One of the first things he did to make it work was to hire Chris Ward, formerly of Maxwell’s, to book the bands. You can have an idea and make it work, and have no control.” Condiracci also was the last act to play on Monday for Open Mic Night. Joe Condiracci, former bartender of Uncle Joe’s, worked the bar for nine years.
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But I think the name on the license was Walter,” said Chiodi. “I know I was the fourth owner and that it was owned by a family and passed down. When asked if he knew the origin of the tavern’s name, Chiodi said he didn’t know. When Rye Coalition got noticed, the other bands looked at them and saw what they could aspire to,” Chiodi said. “I really enjoyed going in there and seeing the excitement of the bands. I give him all the credit for making it happen.”Ĭhiodi was impressed by the band Rye Coalition, the local band from Jersey City.
When I bought the club, I asked him what we should do. “I couldn’t have done it without Joe Condiracci. Soon, they brought live acts and turned it into a low-key downtown bar populated by cutting-edge rock acts and young neighborhood regulars. Hopefully, I’ll find a new location, so there is a place for artists and musicians,” Chiodi said.Ĭhiodi bought the bar in 2001, when it was a gay nightclub. However, he still owns the liquor license. He said it was only a matter of time before they were forced out of the area.
John Chiodi, one of the owners of Uncle Joe’s, said that the property was bought by developers. In any case, it’s bad news for local bands that used to play there and worse for people who considered it their home. By Friday there were postings on an on-line website with testimonials, some sad, some angry, from former patrons of Uncle Joe’s. Thursday morning, Uncle Joe’s bar on First Street in downtown Jersey City was closed. By last Wednesday, the band The Super Karaoke Fun Band had heard that their show scheduled for Thursday night had been canceled. It features a raw bar with daily selections.Word spreads fast in Hudson County. The menu at Six26 will take an elevated, light approach to bar snacking. Upstairs and down, Six26 promises to entice with your favorite craft beers - even local brews - and a thoughtfully selected wine list. Opening when weather permits, the Jersey City LGBT bar Six26 rooftop will be a breathtaking party environment, unlike any other in the NJ/NY metro area said the owners. In the evening take a seat on a swing surrounding a crackling fire pit.
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There’s a full kitchen on the rooftop and guests can even relax and dine at a table or lounge under shady trees later in 2019. There you may sip a cocktail at the rooftop bar and enjoy the warming sun in spring or toast the sunset. A stairway will lead guests to Six26’s rooftop space during good weather. The bar will accommodate 24, with room for 120 more guests at surrounding tables. Six26’s terrace view down Columbus in Jersey City. Six26 will present a regularly curated display of local artists’ work too. The Jersey City LGBT bar has a sleek and polished modern design, a welcoming atmosphere, well-trained staff, and an “elevated approach” to food and drink. The promoters say that Six26 will generate the vibe of the most desirable party destinations. Guests will open the doors to Six26 at 128 Columbus Drive in Jersey City and will be intrigued by the sounds of the DJ, or they can make their way to the stage to check out the upcoming schedule of live performers. Six26 is in the center of New Jersey’s hippest, fastest-growing LGBT neighborhood. And it is very easy to find and right in the center of the growing downtown.
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