Another One Bites the Dust: End of The Workout?

Back during the summer I was very enthusiastic in my review of The Workout, a monthly excursion into noveau disco from Baron von Luxxury, Johnatron, Pozibelle, and special guests. They moved from Le Duplex, arguably the worst club space in downtown (about which I have heard nothing in months), to House of Shields, and as recently as last month were still doing their monthly. Now, however, I find no listing of them for this Thursday, and no mention of any upcoming events on their blog, discoworkout.com (but lots and lots of cool MP3s for those of you into that sound). These guys were putting together a fun vibe, and I hope to hear about another of their events soon (I have seen Johnatron on the bill for some other events, so keep an eye peeled for their going's on around town).

Upcoming Event: The Workout at The House of Shields, Thursday September 27

The Workout
DJs Pozibelle, Johnatron, and the infamous Baron von Luxxury drop dope electro and nouveau disco beats for you at this swell old-school saloon. This week's special guest is Sorcerer from Oakland.
10PM - 2AM
$5, FREE before 11PM with RSVP to http://sanfrancisco.going.com/discoworkout
The House of Shields, 33 New Montgomery at Market

Upcoming Event: The Workout at House of Shields, Thursday August 23

The Workout
with residents Johnatron and Pozibelle
9PM - 2AM
$5
House of Shields, 39 New Montgomery Street at Market

Check out my last review of The Workout in their new space.

Upcoming Event: The Workout at The House of Shields, Thursday July 19 (TONIGHT)

Oh crap, I've been so wrapped up in all my moving angst that I COMPLETELY forgot about The Workout at House of Shields tonight! Okay, here's the dope news:

Buddy Leezle performing live
Guest DJ LL Cool DJ
with residents Johnatron and Pozibelle
9PM - 2AM
$5
House of Shields, 39 New Montgomery Street at Market

Check out my last review of The Workout in their new space.

Event Review: The Workout at House of Shields

The Workout has definitely stepped up in the world in its new location at House of Shields, and though this reporter had to make it short night, I'll definitely be adding to it my regular calendar of events.

The boyfriend and I met at House of Shields around 10PM, he having gone off to see the latest Stephen King flick, 1408, while I stayed at home and twiddled some knobs. When I got there around ten there was a smallish crowd that seemed more like overflow from The Palace Hotel across the street, but there were definitely a few kids there for the evening's festitivities, and as the hour approached midnight their numbers increased substantially. The House of Shields is an old-school, dark wood panelled bar that looks like it's been there for at least a hundred years. There is an upstairs mezzanine area where the DJ gear was set up, and I expect this probably serves as a small dance floor when it gets really rockin' (I think it may have been a sort of orchestra loft back in the day). In keeping with the old-school motif drinks were generous and reasonably priced, $5 each for a well cocktail and a draft import beer. It was a really fun space to hear electronic music, if only for the contrast between the old world and the new, both joined together by the spirit of people wanting to go out and have a good time.

Johnatron was on the decks when I first arrived but passed off to Pozibelle shortly thereafter. The sound was a tremendous improvement over Le Suckplex, though I pitied Pozibelle and her lack of a monitor. Nonetheless she soldiered on and laid out some fun tracks of an electro techno dance variety to warm up the evening, including one of Lord Kook's favorites from his Drunk and Horny days, "Greetings from Flashbackville" by Gods of Blitz. Around 11.30 she started into more hip-hop territory, I expect to set the stage a bit for Ghosts on Tape, but both the boyfriend and I needed to call it an early night, so we didn't get to see just how crazy things got.

This has the makings of a really cute little scene (with some cute boys, too) for a Thursday evening, and I'd strongly encourage you all to go check it out. The Workout kids definitely have an ear for what's new, cool, and interesting, and I look forward to seeing what they bring to our little scene.

Upcoming Event: The Workout at House of Shields, Thursday June 28

The kids from The Workout move into a new location this week, The House of Shields, half a block from the New Montgomery MUNI stop. Live sets from local hero Ghosts on Tape and resident Johnatron, plus DJ sets from Pozibelle and Johnatron. Check out my review of The Workout from when they were at Le Duplex.

10PM - 2AM
$5 cover
39 New Montgomery Street
More info at discoworkout.com

Upcoming Event: The Workout Moves to House of Shields, Thurs June 28

Just got word from both Johnatron and Pozibelle that The Workout, previously at Le Duplex, is getting out of that overpriced stinkhole and moving to the much nice House of Shields at 39 Montgomery Street, just half a block from the New Montgomery MUNI. Their first event in the new locale will feature local hero Ghosts on Tape. Further info available on their blog as it becomes available. Check out my review of The Workout from when it was at Le Duplex.