I remember nights at the Continental, but even further back than you, as you know! Saw The Damned, Nona Hendryx, The Bangles, X, and countless others play there. Also, of course, we loved to dance upstairs. What a glorious dump it was! I, too, can no longer do a 4 a.m. close, but have many fond memories of being there until 4, then going to The Towne Restaurant until 5:30 (a.m., natch).
Yes! We went to the very last show there before it shut down for good, as well. Mohawk Place and Nietzsche's are great, but nothing compares to the vibe at the Continental. Such good memories. The 80s and 90s were the best in Buffalo. I'm sure there is a scene now, but it will never be the same as the goth/industrial/new wave culture of that time.
I remember nights at the Continental, but even further back than you, as you know! Saw The Damned, Nona Hendryx, The Bangles, X, and countless others play there. Also, of course, we loved to dance upstairs. What a glorious dump it was! I, too, can no longer do a 4 a.m. close, but have many fond memories of being there until 4, then going to The Towne Restaurant until 5:30 (a.m., natch).
Yes! We went to the very last show there before it shut down for good, as well. Mohawk Place and Nietzsche's are great, but nothing compares to the vibe at the Continental. Such good memories. The 80s and 90s were the best in Buffalo. I'm sure there is a scene now, but it will never be the same as the goth/industrial/new wave culture of that time.