The poster to the left (by Chloe Dietz) shows the alley next to Old First, the venerable Dutch Reformed church on Seventh Avenue. The Kravitz’s are members of the congregation and they keep me abreast of all the good goings on there. The Pastor, Daniel Meeter, is an interesting fellow and a blogger (and you know how much I like that).

Now they’re doing something really nice for the nabe: Creating a fun space for teenagers ONE SATURDAY NIGHT A MONTH.

It’s called Club Loco and it’s organized by Park Slope teens for Park Slope teens.  The church is located on Seventh Avenue at Carroll Street (also known as Jackie Connor’s corner).

This Saturday February 17th, at 7:30 the show at Club Loco will feature:

—COOL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT:  "Really, we’re just thankful that people enjoy the music that we’re
making and that we get applause at the end of our songs. So just keep
coming to our gigs and we’ll keep loving you (just kidding, we’ll never
love you)."

—THE FLOOR IS LAVA!: "We’re five ninja turtles and one lucas making music in a Park Slope basement. THE FLOOR IS LAVA! was started by eli and jack after they got sick of eating cream cheese bagels over and over again. they got together with felix and then will. recently, we added a bass player, sam, who can actually breathe. sometimes.

we all have individual influences ranging from gang of four to slayer to the kinks. the best way to describe us is if you were to combine Kings of Leon with Guns N Roses and Gang of Four."

—DULANEY BANKS: A folk duo
from Brooklyn, they started out covering Bob Dylan favorites and soon
worked their way into a huge cult following in the Park Slope scene.
Banks’ astounding voice fills rooms and captures the crowd’s souls,
while Kane’s creamy licks and pounding beats work their way into their
gut. If you see either of them walking down the street (one of them
might be limping), come say hi and feel free to ask for their demo.

Club Loco organizers have created a really fun space with cool lighting, bar stools, tables and huge floor cushions, plus a nice stage for the music. Refreshments and soft drinks are on sale. For entry: kids must show high school I.D.  The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO: Old First Church for facilitating this important venue on Seventh Avenue for local teenagers to hear music on Saturday nights.