by Micah Comins on Like Busta Rhymes says "Everybody RISE!" There's definitely no club like RISE in the Boston. The music, the lights, the sights and sounds were above what I could have imagined. The crowd however, left a lack luster experience. Upon arriving it appeared to be a high school hangout and I swear we were the oldest ones there. Throughout the night we had to dodge being hit on by youngsters, who tries to talk in a loud club? We were also the minority gender wise, I think there were 6 women there all night. Finally, there was probably only 50 people there tops, I'm hoping the blizard outside had something to do with that. All that being said, my friend and I could have cared less. We came to DANCE, and dance we did. It was fun to be in a judgment free environment where you can dance to the beat of your own drum (or the beat being played for you!). The plus side of it not being to crowded was the floor was ours! Not sure if I'll be back to RISE but it's good to know it's there. It was fairly easy to get in on the guest list (since it's a private club), and as a first time experience, the $25 cover was almost worth it. I think I'd like to go back when there are more people there to assess the true RISE scene.
by Blank R. on Hey all. First off: I created this rateclubs profile *specifically* to offset what I believe was an unfair rating by Jacob L. As Bunker has all of two reviews so far, I'd like to offer another, from a long-time Bunker go-er. Now, Jacob mentioned in his review that he didn't fit in, and he didn't have a good time. At least, that's how I interpret said review (Jacob: if you're reading this, feel free to correct me.) If you're concerned about "fitting in" or "looking the part" to feel comfortable at a club, this may not be the club for you. If you think you'll be disappointed because the DJs aren't spinning what you believe *should* be spun at an Industrial club (Rammstein, White Zombie / Rob Zombie, Stabbing Westward, Nine Inch Nails, etc.), this may not be the club for you. However, if you speak the language of Throbbing Gristle, Wax Trax!, 242, and ant-zen, THIS is THE club in Los Angeles to be at on a Friday night. Nowadays, the typical night at Bunker usually consists of three rooms. The main room upstairs is usually a more accesible / friendly mix of EBM and dancier tunes; Apoptygma Bezerk, Funker Vogt, VNV Nation, CombiChrist, and the like. (If you, the reader, aren't familiar with any of these artists, YouTube 'em, and see if anything catches your ear.) There are two downstairs rooms. The bigger of the two is the Retro Room, where DJ Amanda (who has residency at Perversion and Malediction) and DJ Gerber (Kontrol Faktory vetrano) spin sets, harkening back to the Industrial scene during the '80s. Expect to hear lots of your old faves from Nitzer Ebb, Ministry, :wumpscut:, Front Line Assembly, and lots off the old Wax Trax! / Zoth Ommog / Tyranny Off The Beat labels. Then, there is the Power Noize room. hypnoskull, Converter, 100blumen, xotox, and the occasional Feindflug track for lighter fare. Not for the faint of heart. A typical dance night is five bucks before 10:30, ten bucks after. If a live act is playing that night, might be more at the door; check the website to see what's going on that night (provided at the end of this write-up.) Bottle of water is three bucks w/o tip (not sure how much a beer or drinks cost; not a drinker, m'self.) Parking behind the club is free, but fills up quick; if you're not in the vacinity by 9:30, you'll probably have to hunt for parking. If you're worried about "looking the part" or "fitting in", this is how we do: http://www.dasbunker.o... but honestly, who cares? Personally, I don't. You could be wearing a suit, you could be wearing Ambercrombie, or you could be wearing @ssless chaps and a thong. (Don't laugh; people have worn this before. srsly.) As long as you're diggin' the crowd and the music, having a good time, wear what you want. Don't sweat the small bullsh!t like "fitting in." If you're having a good time, you fit in. :) Ze official Das Bunker site: http://www.dasbunker.org/ edit 1/28/10: I notice the two bad reviews (as of this edit) are by people who aren't in the scene. I believe people should be entitled to their opinions. That said: if you are unfamiliar with the scene, understand that it has its roots in the Punk and Post-Punk scene. And when I say "Punk", I'm talking closer to the GG Allin / Iggy Pop end of the spectrum, rather than Blink 182 or Sum 41. If you don't know who GG Allin or Iggy Pop are (or, alternately, if you know who they are and are put off by them,) this CERTAINLY isn't the club for you. Just sayin'.
