Since 1980, CMJ has ushered thousands of bands to New York City every Fall for their Music Marathon. Here at the Brewery we’re psyched to welcome the new-music festival into our own home as well as to the brand spanking new Knitting Factory, down the street here in Williamsburg. See details below.

CMJ Badgeholder Happy Hour @ The Brooklyn Brewery, Friday, Oct 23, 4pm – 6pm
We’re opening our Friday Happy Hour early for the rock fiends who have gotten the Music Marathon badge. Special acoustic performances by Brooklyn bands,  La Strada and Drink Up Buttercup. Free admission for badge-holders. The first 150 badge-holders receive a complimentary beer.

The AV Club Day Party @ The Knitting Factory, Saturday, Oct 24, Noon. FREE.
We’re teaming up with the purveyors of cultural knowledge and criticism over at AV Club NY for some afternoon music and day drinking at The Knitting Factory. If you haven’t been to KF’s new space, this Saturday will be an excellent opportunity to get your first taste of their great new space.

Some words about the music from The A.V. Club:
Frontman Rick Froberg sounds reenergized on I Blame You, the Sub Pop debut by his new group, Obits. The fact remains, though, that Obits sounds a hell of a lot like the bands that made Froberg so loved by angry nerds worldwide: Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes. Of course, that’s a good thing—especially when guitarist Sohrab Habibion of the underrated ’90s post-hardcore outfit Edsel is along for the ride.