The Bell House (New York City) Explained

The Bell House
Location:149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Type:Bar
Music/comedy venue
Opened:2008

The Bell House is a bar and music/comedy venue in Brooklyn, New York. In September 2008 it was opened for the first time. It was the usual recording venue for the NPR program Ask Me Another during that program's run.

Shows

2010

In 19–20 January 2010, French electropop singer Charlotte Gainsbourg performed at The Bell House to promote her third album IRM.[1] [2] [3] [4]

On June 22nd, 2010, the movie Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film! was recorded at the Bell House. It went on to have its world premiere at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival. It starred Reggie Watts, Kurt Braunohler, Kristen Schaal, Liam McEneaney, and Kumail Nanjiani.[5]

2011

On 20 October 2011, comedy and interview podcast How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner hosted by Julie Klausner recorded its first live show with Ted Leo, Fred Armisen, Paul F. Tompkins and Billy Eichner.[6]

2012

On December 21, 2012, Netflix original comedy special filmed here.[7] [8]

2013

On 27 June 2013, alt-country trio Puss n Boots recorded live tracks from the venue for their 2014 debut full-length album No Fools, No Fun.[9] [10]

2014

On 30 May 2014, indie rock group Bambi Kino performed a benefit concert.[11]

On 5 June 2014, Americana/folk group Molly and the Zombies performed at The Bell House with Jared Hart of The Scandals and Dave Hause as opening acts.[12]

2015

On 11 September 2015, a preview of humorist John Hodgman's show Vacationland played.[13]

2016

On 10 January 2016, comedian Liam McEneaney recorded his second album, Working Class Fancy,[14] for Comedy Dynamics at The Bell House, with support acts Colin Jost, Dave Hill, and Rob Paravonian.[15]

On 17 December 2016, YouTuber, comedian and entertainer Joe Santagato had a charity meet and greet event here.[16]

2017

On 6 September 2017, the rock supergroup Filthy Friends performed.[17]

2018

The tenth anniversary of the venue was celebrated with shows featuring Waxahatchee, Night Shops and Anna St. Louis as well as Shellac, and Ex Hex.[18]

2024

On 9 June 2024, T4T Comedy hosted by Ella Yurman, Terrence Dugan, and Rose Tablizo celebrated its 2-year anniversary at The Bell House. The show featured over 75 transgender comedians performing 60 seconds of material each.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charlotte Gainsbourg Plays Her First-Ever Concert . SPIN.com . 2010-01-20 . 2011-02-28.
  2. Web site: / Arts - Charlotte Gainsbourg, Hiro Ballroom, Maritime Hotel, New York . Ft.com . 2010-01-27 . 2011-02-28.
  3. Web site: ゲムカツ.
  4. Web site: Charlotte Gainsbourg Conquers Stage and Screen, But Still Gets the Jitters . Spinner . 2010-05-03 . 2011-02-28.
  5. Web site: Review: 'American Animal' and 'Tell Your Friends!' offer two types of performance art. 24 April 2011.
  6. News: McGlynn. Katla. How Was Your Week Live: Julie Klausner, Fred Armisen, Paul F. Tompkins and More Podcast In Brooklyn . Huff Post Comedy. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.. 11 January 2013. November 11, 2011.
  7. Web site: Samantha Abernethy. Interview: John Hodgman Talks About John Hodgman: Chicagoist. Chicagoist. 12 June 2013. 4 March 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130615013948/http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/12/john_hodgman_interview.php. 15 June 2013.
  8. Web site: Terri Schwartz. John Hodgman on his Netflix comedy special 'Ragnarok' and what comes next. Zap2it. 11 June 2013. 4 March 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130618225027/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/06/john-hodgman-on-his-netflix-comedy-special-ragnarok-and-what-comes-next.html. 18 June 2013.
  9. Web site: No Fools, No Fun: Puss n Boots: Music . Amazon . June 10, 2014.
  10. Web site: PUSS N BOOTS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM "NO FOOLS, NO FUN" & TOUR DATES INCLUDING NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL . . April 21, 2014 . June 10, 2014.
  11. Web site: A Benefit for PS154 in Windsor Terrace . The Bell House . May 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140709204412/http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/529175-bambi-kino-charles-bissell-brooklyn/ . 2014-07-09 .
  12. Web site: Chang. Rich. Molly and the Zombies Premiere New Songs. 11 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150330154002/https://www.redbullsoundselect.com/posts/molly-and-the-zombies. 30 March 2015.
  13. Web site: John Hodgman. John Hodgman. John Hodgman — Both VACATIONLAND previews in Brooklyn are sold.... Tumblr. 16 August 2015. 4 March 2016.
  14. Web site: Liam McEneaney: Working Class Fancy - Comedy Dynamics.
  15. Web site: Liam McEneaney: The New Album Recording, Colin Jost, Dave Hill, Rob Paravonian, and Support Acts TBA . doNYC.
  16. Web site: CHARITY MEET AND GREET WITH JOE SANTAGATO. thebellhouseny.com. The Bell House NY. 8 May 2017.
  17. Web site: Concert Review: R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney 'Supergroup' Filthy Friends Rips Through The Bell House. Levit. Donny. 7 September 2017. New Pulp City. 25 October 2017.
  18. Web site: The Bell House celebrating 10th anniversary w/ special shows (Shellac, Ex Hex, Waxatchee, more) . Pearis . Bill . May 7, 2018 . BrooklynVegan . 2018-07-17.
  19. Web site: @t4tcomedy and @bellhouseny on Instagram . 2024-06-11 . www.instagram.com.

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