NYLON - June 2008 - (Page 126) FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK ANGELS AND KINGS Owned by a group of investors that includes Pete Wentz and producer Butch Walker, it’s no surprise that this East Village bar rocks out. 500 East 11th, New York, NY; myspace.com/angelsandkings. RIVER GODS This Cambridge, Massachusetts music venue is where the game’s developers go to play. 125 River St., Cambridge, MA.; rivergodsonline.com. MCFADDEN’S This bar and restaurant hosts Rock Band Mondays just down the street from the White House. 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C.; mcfaddensdc.com. LIVING ROOM LOUNGE Sunday nights could be spent studying and preparing for the week. Or they could be spent at this Brooklyn bar, playing Rock Band. 245 23rd St., Brooklyn, NY; myspace.com/livingroombrooklyn. Karaoke is so 2004—now, it’s all about Rock Band, where you can put your singing, guitar, and drum skills to the test. We went to East Village hot-spot Angels and Kings to find out who got game. Photographed by Erin Barry Unlike Tetris, Rock Band is a video game best played in public, in front of a crowd. Here, where to go when you need to impress strangers with your knee-slide. DEL MAR SPY CLUB This bar night deals out cash and prizes, so register your band in advance for VIP status. 2646 E. Garvey Ave. S, West Covina, CA.; rockent.com. ROCK BAND NIGHT This night roves around California’s Central Valley and attracts players of all levels, from guitar gods to groupies. Go to myspace.com/rockbandnight for dates and locations. GROUND KONTROL Sure, you can play Rock Band anywhere, but here you get a stage, a projection screen, and a disco ball. 511 NW Couch, Portland, Oregon, myspace.com/rockbandtuesdays. ROCK BAND ROCK OFF Florida spawned Lynyrd Skynyrd, so it’s not surprising it has a traveling Rock Band night of its own. Go to myspace.com/rockbandrockoff for dates and locations. LISA BERNIER What’s your favorite song to play? “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Who is your rock idol? Nirvana Highest score? Don’t know KATY What’s your favorite song to play? “Detroit Rock City” by Kiss Who is your rock idol? Jack and Meg White Highest score? Don’t know DION MCKENZIE What’s your favorite song to play? “Creep” by Radiohead Who is your rock idol? Debbie Harry Highest score? 98% CHIP SU What’s your favorite song to play? “Creep” by Radiohead Who is your rock idol? Slash Highest score? Don’t know rockband illustration: kristin eddington. http://rockent.com http://myspace.com/angelsandkings http://myspace.com/rockbandnight http://rivergodsonline.com http://myspace.com/rockbandtuesdays http://mcfaddensdc.com http://myspace.com/rockbandrockoff http://myspace.com/livingroombrooklyn
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