Go Nightclubbing Presents

SUICIDE LIVE Plus Best Of No Wave!

Directed by Emily Armstrong & Pat Ivers

USA, 1h 30min, Video

Go Nightclubbing Presents

There are no current or future screenings planned for this film.

In the ‘70s and ‘80s Emily Armstrong and Pat Ivers were everywhere in NYC’s thriving music clubs, video equipment in hand, documenting the acts that passed through. In the process they have accumulated a one-of-a-kind archive of alternative musical documents. Here is part one, featuring a seminal live performance by the great synth-punk duo Suicide, and more. With Armstrong & Ivers In Person!

Here’s the complete lineup:

Suicide Live 1980/2002

Conventional wisdom tells us that punk began in 1975 or 76. Not so for Suicide, a punk band since 1970. Innovators Alan Vega and Martin Rev put forth the model for the synth duos that went on to dominate the 80s – but with their own unmatched style and legendary use of drum machines, organs, and synths. Travel back in time with us for this Suicide Live show.

Alan Vega In His Own Words 

In a rare interview in 2002, Alan Vega tells the story of his and Marty Rev’s journey as musicians, partners, performers and innovators.

No Wave and Beyond

Not for the meek, this program features Downtown’s most cutting-edge artists, from Velvet Underground veteran John Cale on his Sabotage tour to rare footage of James Chance and the Contortions, and Teenage Jesus and the Jerks at the Paradise Garage in 1978. No Wave superstars DNA, the Lounge Lizards, and even Sun Ra round out the noise fest.

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