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GlassLands Q and A
Where are you located?
We are at 289 Kent Ave (between south 1st and south 2nd)
The L train to the first stop in Brooklyn (Bedford Ave)
Or the JMZ to the first stop in Brooklyn (Marcy Ave)
We are a 5 minute cab ride from the lower east side and
just a few blocks from the Williamsburg Bridge. Parking is great.
What do i contact about lost and found?
If you leave something at GlassLands come back the following night after 8:00pm to look for it. We DO NOT ANSWER LOST AND FOUND EMAILS
Who do I email if I want to book a show or event at GlassLands?
You can email us at: booking.glasslands@gmail.com
Please try to come to us with a fully curated event that means all bands and DJ's in mind or already booked.
What is the GlassLands ?
The GlassLands is a community arts space in Williamsburg Brooklyn. We host live music, dance parties, special events, lectures and ongoing interactive art projects. GlassLands was founded by musician Rolyn Hu and Artist Brooke Baxter in May 2006.
Who designs the space and who are the artists you work with ?
Since it's opening the GlassLands has changed shape, style and color numerous times. Owners Rolyn Hu and Brooke Baxter come up with the concept and design for space.
The GlassLands closes for usually about one week for the renovations. For each new renovation they call on a very talented group of artists/friends to work with.
Current "Futuristic Forest" featured artist include:
Main Space designer(all woodwork) Evan Haslegrave
Andy Jordan (Bear Head)www.andyjordan.net
Zeb Deans (above the bar light installation)
Gregory McKeighan (tree painting) http://www.myspace.com/gmckeighan
Coco Dolle (tree painting and collage)http://www.corinnedolle.com/
Rachel Byrd (birds nest chandelier)
Tom Vanderwall and Jay Mcelfresh (cardboard wall)
Jay King and Rolyn Hu (stage light installation)
Past Artist include: C Steve Johnson, Seth Ludman, Coco aka Corinne Dolle, Tunde Adebimpe, Secret Project Robot, Anthony Lebron and Emily Davis.
Is there a connection between Glass House and GlassLands ?
Yes. The Glass House was founded in Sept of 2004 by Brooke Baxter and the artist Leviticus. GlassHouse was a collaborative art space that hosted all types of events and was blessed by many magical people but the project reached an end in March 2006 and Leviticus and Brooke choose to shut down and pursue separate projects. The GlassLands is in the same building as GlassHouse was.
What bands rehearse at GlassLands?
GlassLands has three band rehearsal rooms for Barghest, The Gamut, Virgin Forest, Tom Vanderwall, C Gibbs, Junkman Band, The Izzy's and True Primes.
Is GlassLands all ages?.
For most events and shows we are 21+. We do at times have all ages shows and we will specify when they are
Does GlassLands have a PA?
Yes, GlassLands has a full PA, stage monitors, DJ Booth and a Digital Projectors. Our system is maintained by Derek Maxwell. Any questions please email Derek here: derekmaxwell.contact at gmail.com. We also have an an excellent staff of sound engineers for all events and shows.
Our backline includes:
1 bass drums,
2 floor toms,
2 rack toms,
1 Kick pedal
2 high hat stands (no clutch, no cymbals),
Sound Equipment:
1 sm57,
1 Beta57a,
3 sm58,
1 Beta58a,
1 AKG D112 Bass Drum Mic,
8 DI boxes,
Is GLassLAnds BYOB?
No! We are a licensed bar. We take great offense to people sneaking in their own booze.
When is GlassLands open and how much does it cost to get in?
We are open 6 nights a week and closed on Mondays. During the week we open at 8pm or 9pm. On weekends we open at 9pm or 10pm. Entry ranges anywhere from FREE to $10. Most shows are in the $5 range.
Does GlassLands give door money to charitable organizations?
Yes we try to do this as much as we can. We take a month and dedicate that month to a worthy organization. We celebrate that organization/charity by helping to raise awareness and funds. On specified events we give $1 per person from the door to that organization. We are proud to have raised money for the following: Brooklyn Free School,
BARC Animal Shelter, Steve Trimboli of Good bye blue Monday and his fight against cancer and much more. Talk to use about a worthy organization that you would like to raise awareness of.
Should I get drunk and leave my stuff at GlassLands?
No, try not to forget your cellphone, clothes, wallet, boyfriend or bag. We are not responsible for lost items.
Can I make art at GlassLands during shows?
Yes we love it! We have a magnet wall upstairs for drawing and creating mosaics
Is GlassLands in the same building as Death by Audio and Paris London NewYork WestNile ?
Yes. Our neighbors are awesome. Check them out.
www.myspace.com/deathbyaudioshows
www.myspace.com/parislondonnewyorkwestnile
If GlassLands is booked what are some other places to play.
Some really awesome places to play are: Cake Shop, Death by Audio, Silent Barn, Good Bye Blue Monday, Union Hall, Monkey Town, Union Pool, Zebulon and Madison Square Garden.
Is Rolyn in that sweet ass band True Primes ?
Yes, Rolyn Hu, and international man of leisure and mystery Che Chen are True Primes signed to Locust music.
Does GlassLands host after school programs for kids?
The GlassLands Gallery works in conjunction with the non-profit art organization Freestyle Arts and 90th precinct youth officer Valerie Evans to provide a fun and positive environment for kids to express themselves through art.
The program is free and meets once a week from 4-6pm. It features volunteers from the neighborhood who have shaped successful careers in the fields of graphic art, screen-printing, dj'ing, painting, drumming, and more. The volunteers act as teachers, mentors and friends to the participants. The goal is to nurture and help develop interest in art and music, while providing a practical and legal example for its outlet.
Kids have been learning to DJ from DJ Sujinho, Painting and drawing from Erich Fletschinger, Create T-shirts from Wolfly of KayRock and Wolfy ScreenPrinting and make live music with the help of Jeff Bailey,Rolyn Hu, Awesome Allison, Akwetey O.T, Sue Garner and many others!
(read more about the program from our blog)
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