The Bell House (New York City)
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| name = The Bell House
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| location = 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
| type = Bar
Music/comedy venue
| opened = 2008
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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
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= 2010 =
In 19–20 January 2010, French electropop singer Charlotte Gainsbourg performed at The Bell House to promote her third album IRM.{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2010/01/charlotte-gainsbourg-plays-her-first-ever-concert/ |title=Charlotte Gainsbourg Plays Her First-Ever Concert |publisher=SPIN.com |date=2010-01-20 |accessdate=2011-02-28}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/9fe5b420-0b69-11df-8232-00144feabdc0.html |title=/ Arts - Charlotte Gainsbourg, Hiro Ballroom, Maritime Hotel, New York |publisher=Ft.com |date=2010-01-27 |accessdate=2011-02-28}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlottegainsbourg.com/#/live_en|title = ゲムカツ}}{{cite web|url=http://www.spinner.com/2010/05/03/charlotte-gainsbourg-tour-stage-fright/ |title=Charlotte Gainsbourg Conquers Stage and Screen, But Still Gets the Jitters |publisher=Spinner |date=2010-05-03 |accessdate=2011-02-28}}
[https://heyitsliam.com/tag/tell-your-friends-the-concert-film/ On June 22nd, 2010], the movie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oi5xA21SPk&t=3s 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.{{Cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/hitfix/review-american-animal-and-tell-your-friends-offer-two-types-of-performance-art/|title = Review: 'American Animal' and 'Tell Your Friends!' offer two types of performance art|date = 24 April 2011}}
= 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.{{cite news|last=McGlynn|first=Katla|title=How Was Your Week Live: Julie Klausner, Fred Armisen, Paul F. Tompkins and More Podcast In Brooklyn |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/11/how-was-your-week-live-julie-klausner-photos_n_1063944.html|work=Huff Post Comedy|publisher=TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.|accessdate=11 January 2013|date=November 11, 2011}}
= 2012 =
On December 21, 2012, Netflix original comedy special John Hodgman: Ragnarok filmed here.{{cite web|author=Samantha Abernethy|url=http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/12/john_hodgman_interview.php|title=Interview: John Hodgman Talks About John Hodgman: Chicagoist|publisher=Chicagoist|date=12 June 2013|accessdate=4 March 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615013948/http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/12/john_hodgman_interview.php|archivedate=15 June 2013}}{{cite web|author=Terri Schwartz|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/06/john-hodgman-on-his-netflix-comedy-special-ragnarok-and-what-comes-next.html|title=John Hodgman on his Netflix comedy special 'Ragnarok' and what comes next|publisher=Zap2it|date=11 June 2013|accessdate=4 March 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=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|archivedate=18 June 2013}}
= 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/No-Fools-Fun-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B00KO73S6W/ |title=No Fools, No Fun: Puss n Boots: Music |website=Amazon |accessdate=June 10, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bluenote.com/news/puss-n-boots-announce-debut-album |title=PUSS N BOOTS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM "NO FOOLS, NO FUN" & TOUR DATES INCLUDING NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL |publisher=Blue Note Records |date=April 21, 2014 |accessdate=June 10, 2014}}
= 2014 =
On 30 May 2014, indie rock group Bambi Kino performed a benefit concert.{{cite web |title=A Benefit for PS154 in Windsor Terrace |work=The Bell House |date=May 2014 |url=http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/529175-bambi-kino-charles-bissell-brooklyn/ |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709204412/http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/529175-bambi-kino-charles-bissell-brooklyn/ |archivedate=2014-07-09 }}
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.{{cite web|last1=Chang|first1=Rich|title=Molly and the Zombies Premiere New Songs|url=https://www.redbullsoundselect.com/posts/molly-and-the-zombies|accessdate=11 March 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330154002/https://www.redbullsoundselect.com/posts/molly-and-the-zombies|archivedate=30 March 2015}}
= 2015 =
On 11 September 2015, a preview of humorist John Hodgman's show Vacationland played.{{cite web|author=John Hodgman|author-link=John Hodgman|url=http://www.johnhodgman.com/post/126826850606/both-vacationland-previews-in-brooklyn-are-sold|title=John Hodgman — Both VACATIONLAND previews in Brooklyn are sold...|publisher=Tumblr|date=16 August 2015|accessdate=4 March 2016}}
=2016=
On 10 January 2016, comedian Liam McEneaney recorded his second album, Working Class Fancy,{{Cite web|url=https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/liam-mceneaney-working-class-fancy/|title = Liam McEneaney: Working Class Fancy - Comedy Dynamics}} for Comedy Dynamics at The Bell House, with support acts Colin Jost, Dave Hill, and Rob Paravonian.{{cite web |url=https://donyc.com/events/2016/1/10/liam-mceneaney-the-new-album-recording-rob-paravonian-and-support-acts-tba |title=Liam McEneaney: The New Album Recording, Colin Jost, Dave Hill, Rob Paravonian, and Support Acts TBA |website=doNYC}}
On 17 December 2016, YouTuber, comedian and entertainer Joe Santagato had a charity meet and greet event here.{{cite web|title=CHARITY MEET AND GREET WITH JOE SANTAGATO|url=http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1397184-charity-meet-greet-joe-brooklyn/|website=thebellhouseny.com|publisher=The Bell House NY|accessdate=8 May 2017}}
=2017=
On 6 September 2017, the rock supergroup Filthy Friends performed.{{Cite web|url=https://newpulpcity.com/2017/09/07/concert-review-r-e-m-sleater-kinney-supergroup-filthy-friends-rips-through-the-bell-house/|title=Concert Review: R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney 'Supergroup' Filthy Friends Rips Through The Bell House|last=Levit|first=Donny|date=7 September 2017|website=New Pulp City|access-date=25 October 2017}}
=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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-bell-house-celebrating-10th-anniversary-w-special-shows-shellac-ex-hex-waxatchee-more/ |title=The Bell House celebrating 10th anniversary w/ special shows (Shellac, Ex Hex, Waxatchee, more) |last=Pearis |first=Bill |date=May 7, 2018 |website=BrooklynVegan |access-date=2018-07-17}}
= 2024 =
On 9 June 2024, T4T Comedy hosted by Ella Yurman, Terrence Dugan, and Rose Tablizo celebrated its second anniversary at The Bell House. The show featured over 75 transgender comedians performing 60 seconds of material each.{{Cite web |title=@t4tcomedy and @bellhouseny on Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C6hcAScODat/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=www.instagram.com}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.thebellhouseny.com/ Official site]
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