Back Fence, Kenny's Castaways, Greenwich Village, New York (1983)

© photo by Paul Wright

 

The Back Fence music bar on Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, New York, November 1983.

 

Next door is Kenny's Castaways, a club where many bands have played over the last 45 years including the New York Dolls, Blondie, Kiss and Patti Smith. It was where Joey and DeeDee Ramone first met, and in 1973 Bruce Springsteen played here, his New York City debut with the E Street Band.

 

Sadly Kenny's Castaways will be closing after 45 years on 30 September 2012.

 

Across the street is the Surf Maid, which hosted live jazz music. This is now the Red Lion, a live music bar.

 

The Back Fence

155 Bleecker Street (at Thompson St.)

New York

NY 10012

 

Kenny's Castaways

157 Bleecker Street

New York

NY 10012

 

Surf Maid

151 Bleecker Street (between Laguardia Pl & Thompson St)

New York

NY 10012

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