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October 28th: Halloween Show

Halloween shows have become our annual thing. We’re pretty happy about that. Huge shout out to Tom from Legend Of You for putting this epic bill together.

It’s been a few months since we had a show. Things happen and the last show we did happen to have wasn’t necessarily ours to begin with. However, we always manage to have a Halloween show one way or another. So far every Halloween show ends up being one of my favorites of the year. This year, we were lucky to have Tom, singer of Legend Of You, reach out and wanting to be filling involve with the…

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October 28th: Halloween Show

Halloween shows have become our annual thing. We’re pretty happy about that. Huge shout out to Tom from Legend Of You for putting this epic bill together.

It’s been a few months since we had a show. Things happen and the last show we did happen to have wasn’t necessarily ours to begin with. However, we always manage to have a Halloween show one way or another. So far every Halloween show ends up being one of my favorites of the year. This year, we were lucky to have Tom, singer of Legend Of You, reach out and wanting to be filling involve with the…

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Interview with Richard Parker of Taking Back Queens for Hot Noise

Interview with Richard Parker of Taking Back Queens for Hot Noise

Over the last few days, I’ve had so many people reaching out to me. They all had Parker in common and I was grateful to talk to them. Out of everyone I talked to, Meredith Mem Webb shared some very cool information. She interviewed Parker back in 2013 for an Australian music website she wrote for. Unfortunately, the website no longer exists and the original article is lost. Luckily, Meredith…

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Parkerfest MMXVII (Don't Call It a Mania)

Parkerfest MMXVII (Don’t Call It a Mania)

Earlier this week we lost someone dear to our hearts. Richard J Parker passed away earlier this week. He was the founder of Taking Back Queens. Without him, we wouldn’t be here doing what we love, booking shows. Parker gave us such a huge platform for local musicians and music lovers to prosper. I can go on and on about Parker and believe me, I will. Parker was putting a lot of work into…

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This past Sunday, I went out to support some TBQ regulars at Manhattanville College; Float,Behind The Facade and Another Astronaut. Aside from the fact that it was a hassle to in, it was a very chill show. Whenever colleges have local bands play, I think it’s the coolest thing ever. I wish my college would do that.

Manhattanville: Nov. 13, 2016 This past Sunday, I went out to support some TBQ regulars at Manhattanville College; Float,Behind The Facade and Another Astronaut.

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"Bad Guy" By Islander

“Bad Guy” By Islander

Let’s talk about Islander’s single “Bad Guy”, it’s so good! Okay, I get it! It sounds so bias when I say it like that but hear me out. As someone who is in love with everything Deftones puts out, this bands oozes Deftones vibes. That’s honestly the best way I can describe them. If you don’t know who they even are, you are seriously…

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Hey, remember how we had an awesome Halloween show? Well here are the pictures we took that night!

October 22: Halloween Comeback Hey, remember how we had an awesome Halloween show? Well here are the pictures we took that night!

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Halloween Comeback!

We're back with our awesome Halloween show! Tonight!

It’s been awhile since we had a show! I’m sorry! Shows aren’t always an easy thing to put together but when it’s done, it’s amazing!! Tonight is our Halloween Comeback show!! We have a couple of surprises for this special show obviously. What to know what they are? Well, you have to show up. We encourage everyone to wear a costume! I know I will. Our awesome line up for tonight: So Yesterday Mike…

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“Chariots” By Paper Route

“Chariots” By Paper Route

It’s been awhile! I know I’m the worst. However, here’s a little review. I’ve been trying to get into different bands and expanding my music taste or at least trying to. I’ve recently come across this band called Paper Route, more specifically their song “Chariots.” The best way I can describe them is that they sound like a mellow version of Paramore. More specifically, I mean Paramore’s latest…

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So if you didn’t know that we had a show this past Saturday then you lucked out. This is our last show for the summer. We won’t be back until the fall. Don’t be mad because it’s not so far away. If you’re sad for missing out, don’t worry there are pictures! That doesn’t mean you’re allowed to miss our comeback show.

In the mean time go check out and support all of the bands: Thirsty Silver, Nervous Aggression, Sonder, Enemy of The State and Rhonnie Tsunami!

PS: I know our TBQ banners are usually up but the humidity wasn’t letting that happen.

    July 30, 2016 So if you didn't know that we had a show this past Saturday then you lucked out.

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Last Saturday, Uninspired Records aka Parker graced HWCC with a show. The bill included:

Jump For The Sails

Canker Blossom (on tour from MD!)

Bending Over Backwards

The Neckbeards (also on tour from MD!)

Times Like These.

Here’s some pictures I took.

Uninspired Records: July 23, 2016 Last Saturday, Uninspired Records aka Parker graced HWCC with a show. The bill included: Jump For The Sails…

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So I got to experience my first Warped Tour! I ended up going to XFINITY Theatre in Hartford Connecticut. I saw I See Stars, The Color Morale, Four Years Strong, New Found Glory, Less Than Jake, Crown The Empire, Every Time I Die, Yellowcard, Sum 41 and Reel Big Fish!

Vans Warped Tour 2016 So I got to experience my first Warped Tour! I ended up going to XFINITY Theatre in Hartford Connecticut.

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The TBQ Zine

The last show that we hosted was super eventful. Besides it being a benefit show with A Voice For The Innocent, we published our first issue of The Zine! We will be trying to publish a new issue for every show. They’re completely free! So if you want to pick up one, obviously come to our shows!! Issue 2 will be out July 30, 2016. If you would like to contribute something to it, please email us at…

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A Decade of Shortstack

A Decade of Shortstack

Yes, I know this is nowhere near a fashion related site and I barely know how to even dress in the first place. I’m not the best person for this BUT I obviously have to talk about Shortstack’s 10th Annual Charity Fashion Show. It took place on June 23rd at Terrace on the Park in Queens. A little late on this but it was defiantly a night to remember. Before I get into a recap of my experience, you…

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Our last show for A Voice For The Innocent was so much fun! We obviously documented it aka took really crappy pictures. I’m sorry, I sucked that night!

Bands: Lost & Adrift, Them vs. Her, Float, Fawkes and MJT

Save Our Scene Show Our last show for A Voice For The Innocent was so much fun! We obviously documented it aka took really crappy pictures. I'm sorry, I sucked that night! Bands: Lost & Adrift, Them vs. Her, Float, Fawkes and MJT

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TBQ Presents: Save Our Scene Benefit Show

TBQ Presents: Save Our Scene Benefit Show

About two months ago our friend, Victor Miranda (drummer of Fawkes), reached out to us about putting a benefit show for an organization called A Voice For The Innocent. The idea came about because they played a benefit show for AVFTI the month prior. However, the organization almost did not receive the money that they were promised until the bands spoke up. Victor wanted to give them the benefit…

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Did we ever mentioned how awesome it was to host Park Slop’s EP release show?

Here are the pictures from that night by me, except if I’m in it (Hal took those lol).

Shout out to Noise On 93rd, He Left The Room, Break Out Day and, of course, Park Slope for putting on an amazing show.

                Park Slope’s EP Release Show Did we ever mentioned how awesome it was to host Park Slop's EP release show? Here are the pictures from that night by me, except if I'm in it (Hal took those lol).