Issue 2 Sneak Peek: Nova Twins, Plus Access info for the NA Tour
I am thrilled to share that issue 2 of Cripple Punk Mag will include an interview with the absolutely electric Nova Twins.
Image ID: Guitarist/vocalist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South, two young Black women, pose in front of an orange Mylar curtain, wearing white and orange outfits that are covered in caution tape that reads “Fragile” and big, exaggerated orange stitches. Amy wears her hair in two black braids bound with while ribbon and Georgia has a red Afro. They both sport theatrical eye make up and lipstick. End ID. Image Credit: Federica Burelli
If you haven’t heard Nova Twins’ music before, I urge you to check it out immediately. Described as “The loudest, most exciting new rock band in the UK” by The Guardian, their music is an intoxicating and genre defying blend of punk, metal, and R&B, complimented by fast lyrics and killer hand made costumes. They are kicking off their first full North American tour on September 27th.
You can get tickets here, and I have compiled the available accessibility info for their NA tour dates to help you plan for a totally face melting show. If you attend any of these I encourage y’all to add the venue to Half/Access, an organization compiling access info for live music.
27th Los Angeles, CA, The Roxy Theatre: “Accessible seating is available. Upon entering the venue the day of the show, please ask for a manager or supervisor and they will gladly escort you to the ADA section.”
28th San Francisco, CA, Bottom Of The Hill: A: “Yes, we are wheelchair accessible (you can gain entry in a wheelchair through the front door, which is our usual entrance) and we can also set up bar stools or a table and/or chairs for you in the main area if you need to sit during the show. Write to email@bottomofthehill.com at least one day in advance of the show for help in setting this up, or just ask for help when you arrive. Only our men’s room is accessible, but any females can ask our staff for assistance accessing the men’s room, if needed.”
30th Seattle, WA, The Vera Project: “Is VERA wheelchair accessible? Is there designated wheelchair/accessible seating?
Yes! Our front (show) door is located at the bottom of a ramp, & our office door is located at street level with a long hallway that goes through our recording studio to a wheelchair elevator that goes from the studio to backstage/ground level. This means that whichever door you enter, it’s possible for a chair to get to our main floor/showroom. The showroom currently doesn’t have a designated area for disabled seating or wheelchairs; the show room is mainly one big open space, but we’d be happy to figure out how to designate an area if need be. Restrooms are on the ground level and are wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral. For other accessibility questions, please contact info@theveraproject.org.”
1st Vancouver, BC, Biltmore Cabaret: “Shows at the Biltmore Cabaret are currently admitted as GA. We do have booths that line the edges of the venue as well as tables and chairs. The seating is available on a first come, first-served basis. The floor area is standing only. Please reach out to nicole@biltmorecabaret.com with your accessibility request, we will work with you to support you or your group’s needs.”
2nd Portland, OR, Holocene: Not a lot of info available on their site, but look through the linked Half /Access Listing. Floor Plan available Here.
5th Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge: No info available, I have reached out over Instagram and email to inquire.
8th Minneapolis, MN, 7th St. Entry: “All venues owned and operated by First Avenue are wheelchair accessible. Depending on the venue, our ADA policy differs. See below for venue-specific instructions.
If you are attending a show at First Avenue, 7th St Entry, Turf Club, or Fine Line, contact us in the office Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. via email info@first-avenue.com about making necessary accommodations.” Also see Half/Access Listing
9th Chicago, IL, Subterranean: “Our first floor is completely accessible. Our second floor is up a large flight of stairs to the mainroom, and the bathrooms are up another flight of stairs onto the balcony. If you have a specific question or request, feel free to email info@subt.net.”Also see Half/Access Listing
11th Toronto, ON, Hard Luck Bar: Not a lot of info available on their site, but look through the linked Half /Access Listing.
12th Montreal, QC, Bar Le Ritz PDB: “Le Ritz PDB is wheelchair accessible, with a metal ramp on the inside of the front entrance. The bar is located on the ground floor, its entry facing directly onto Jean-Talon Ouest. Washrooms are also wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral.”
16th New York, NY, Bowery Ballroom: “In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we can provide special accommodations for patrons with disabilities. If you require additional accommodations for an event, please contact us at ada@boweryballroom.com with information about which event you will be attending and the accommodations required.” Also see Half/Access Listing
