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Welcome to the Bandsintown Venue Spotlight! Sitting on the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Havemeyer Street is an unassuming building with a metal shutter and a wall of glass windows peering into a bar. Once inside, the room opens up and transforms into one of the most popular stages for touring bands and comedians alike in Brooklyn. Toilet Bowl Not Filling Up EnoughWelcome to Knitting Factory.How Much Does Basketball Flooring Cost Opened in 1987, the hot spot originally existed as a gallery-slash-performance space for experimental music in a worn down building on Bowery and Houston. Fairy Car Seat Covers SetsHowever, things have a way of taking a life of their own and Knitting Factory morphed into a hub for comedians and emerging rock and jazz artists that couldn’t clearly be categorized into either genres.

Throughout the years the venue moved around from its NoHo location, finally settling on 361 Metropolitan Ave., its current home as a 400-capacity space. As if that wasn't enough awesomeness for you, they also own their neighboring establishment, Federal Bar, giving fans and bands more than one option for a pre or post-party spot. We had the chance to interview Rachel Barrish (Sales & Marketing Director), Richard Sloven (Talent Buyer), and Bob Reiter (General Manager), about what goes on behind the scenes at Knitting Factory, what their favorite performances have been, and what that weird nook in the women’s hallway bathroom really is. What does a typical day consist of at Knitting Factory, especially before "doors”? Rachel Barrish: “This is not your typical office job. There are a lot of factors that go on in a venue during the day. Since we’re also a bar there are deliveries that come in, packages that need to be signed, and other random happenings. I work from my laptop in the front bar and the best thing is when people come up to the windows and put their hands in front of their face and look in, I’m like ‘It’s just me in here.’

So before doors there is me just doing my job from my computer and picking up and posting new posters and flyers. Then bartenders come in to start setting up the bar, and then bands begin loading in and sound checking.” What are some of the criteria you look for when booking a band, specifically one who would be a perfect fit for your venue? Richard Sloven: "There are a lot of factors I look at – the music and history in NYC are really important. The biggest indicator though is who is contacting me to book the band. There are agents, managers, colleagues, and friends I trust. When they say something is going to hit, it hits.” What has been your favorite performance and why? RS: “Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes decided she wanted to play an intimate show with her side project, Thunderbitch. We covered the entire stage in red vinyl and got red velvet curtains for the big reveal when the set started. When the curtains pulled back Brittany was sitting on a motorcycle in the middle of the stage, face painted white, in all leather.

It was totally badass.” Can you share a crazy story of something that has happened during the history of the BK Knitting Factory? RS: "Every few months there is a rumor that Dave Chappelle is going to show up for our Sunday night comedy show. For years this rumor would fly and never happened. One Sunday I looked over and there he was in the hallway. He took a peek inside the front bar and decided he was going to do it. He walked into the room, lit a cigarette, and walked up onto the stage. The room went nuts for him. And about 10 minutes into the set he asked the DJ to play some Rage Against the Machine and he started a mosh pit. That was the end of the show that night.” What are some of the challenges you face at your job? RB: “Sometimes not working in an office environment is distracting, with the deliveries coming in during the day and people popping in all the time to use the bathroom or ATM. Another thing is finding new ways to promote shows since our venue does not appeal to one specific genre—we do everything from electronic to jam to brass to indie to punk and so on.

It’s about finding that niche audience.” What advice do you have for bands trying to get booked? RS: "Don't play gigs more than once every six weeks. Nothing causes distrust from the promoter/venue more than a band that books a show, and then announces another show at a different venue two weeks after. What’s an interesting little known fact about Knitting Factory? Bob Reiter: "During prohibition era, the building that is now Knitting Factory was one of a chain on the block that bootleggers would run booze through. Apparently there are a series of tunnels that connected all the buildings that have since been sealed. I’m not sure how much truth there is to it, but it’s what we’ve been told by several old-school neighborhood folks.” Which gig poster that has graced the walls of the venue would you say is your favorite? BR: "That’s a tough one, but I’d probably say Foxy Shazam. Every time I see that poster I’m reminded of the feeling I had watching Eric Nully eat three lit cigarettes and immediately tear into another song.

It was a real holy sh*t moment.” Super random question about the women's hallway bathroom--what is that hole for!? (Did it used to be a shower? That's our best guess!) Also, kudos on the rad wallpaper! RB: We have no idea—I just call it 'the nook’". Knitting Factory - Notable Performances: CMJ 2015: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes with THUNDERBITCH December 2015: PWR BTMM & And the Kids - Two rising bands that sold out the show February 14, 2016: Mitsuki solo performance March 2015: Lucky Chops have played here seven times since March 2015 and have sold out every show. See a clip below! Don't Miss These Upcoming Shows at Knitting Factory! May 25: Boom Forest (first night of residency) | June 4: Day Wave (late show) | June 12: Gang of Youths, Monograms, Surf Rock is Dead | June 24: Pissed Jeans, Lydia Lunch Retrovirus, Richard Papiercuts | July 3: Calliope Musicals, Fairytales for the Fatherless | July 8: Metalachi |