| The interior,
separated into a bar section and a stage section, is dim and
plush with cozy lounge seating; the only discomfort you might
encounter would be the 20-minute bathroom wait.
Every Wednesday night Don Hill's features
Rock Candy, a night to celebrate 80's excess, hair metal hellzapoppin'
and rock n' roll debauchery. DJ/Host Steve Blush, along with
assorted rock bands, keep people partying through the night.
Every third Wednesday hosts Bitch, where the Rock Candy house
band (headed by Brucifer) blasts 80's metal and a "gaggle"
of hard-ass chicks rip through Judas Priest covers. Thursday
night features BeavHer, where DJ Frankie Inglese spins faves
from the late 70's to the mid 80's.
Then there's the Saturday extravaganza
known as Tiswas, a night that showcases up and coming indie,
pop and electro acts. Headed by DJ Nick Marc and Justine D,
Tiswas has become an entity of its own. On January 24th, when
Tiswas hosted a launch party for +1 Music, the place was packed
to the brim, cover charge was $10 and drinks were moderately
priced. And in case you haven't already heard elsewhere in
this issue, there was a sweet "surprise" performance by a
little band called stellarstar*. Although the bathroom line
was just as brutal, I had a good time. (For more info check
out http://www.tiswas.com)
When there aren't off-the-wall DJ nights
or theme parties for playing dress up, there are even more
live industry showcases on Tuesday nights- worthwhile if you're
interested in seeing the "next big thing" of the month. (I
recently caught an industry showcase for the band Splender
at Don's a while back where Mr. Clive Davis himself was chilling
in his own velvet rope area. Of course he was so excited when
I tried to pass over my business card, he lost all control
and dropped it on the ground.)
Some of the staff members have a reputation
for being rude, but I consistently have fun every time I go
to Don Hill's. All nights are guaranteed to draw a dramatically
decorated crowd, and the rock n' roll atmosphere is often
accented by go-go girls, boys and otherwise, who twirl around
brass poles hoisted over two bars. I am certainly going to
check out the next Bitch night on February 18th. For more
info about upcoming events visit http://www.donhills.com |
