by Emily B. on Going to the Nuyorican Poets cafe is an amazing experience. We went to a 10:00 show on a friday night and listening to the poets was like being on an emotional rollercoaster. We had to wait in line for almost two hours to make sure we could get seats, but as a small group we were able to take shifts waiting in line as others walked around and got coffee. Its true that the cafe gets really crowded, the staff is a little rude, and the bathrooms are disgusting. But, I think that's all part of the experience and I wouldn't expect it to change.
by Rose B. on I've been going to JB's for shows and food for several months now and I have to say I'm more in love with this place for food and people watching than the music. I don't know what it is about Philly music venues, but the sound systems are horrible (it couldn't possibly be me! wink wink) most places you go, so for that JB's is on par. The specials are usually special indeed. The staff are all pretty easy going with few exceptions. And if you are like me you'll love just checking out the patrons.
by Felicita Deculus on I love bhangra. I love non-stop bhangra even more. Can't stop, won't stop. Dancing that is... I love that the crowd is so diverse and that everyone is there to dance and have a good time. Plus you get like non-stop entertainment all night -- a bhangra dance lesson, 2-3 bhangra troupe performances, a lady singing in a traditional Hindi style, a reggae performance, a rap performance, and then non-stop dj mixing of bhangra, hip hop, and dance music. The 50 Cent In Da Club bhangra mix was awesome and should be playing on national radio. My favorite part of the night was that we arrived at 9:30pm for the bhangra lesson and were on the dance floor until about 12:30am when I pooped out and it was perfect -- I was able to get home before 1am, I spent more time dancing than drinking, so I was able to get up the next morning and get some stuff done. All club nights should start and end early in my opinion. And yes, I realize I sound hella old right now. But the out till 3am and hungover all Sunday thing, is so done. This night has definitely gotten more popular since I went last year and unfortunately that means it's even hotter, even more crowded, and even more dangerous to bust out your bhangra dance moves on the floor. I still had a good time but I definitely think Non-Stop Bhangra has outgrown the Rickshaw Stop and needs a new venue. The whole night was awesome from beginning to end, with the performances, dancing, and awesome mixes, but if it would have been much more enjoyable with less people, more fans, and better ventilation.
