PAUL COLBY'S THE BITTER END

Breaking new bands since 1961...and still going! A social network to share memories of The BItter End, the longest running rock club in NYC!

"1960 to 2009 WE ALL PLAYED THE BITTER END......"

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"EVERYBODY'S GOT A BITTER END STORY"........PLEASE SHARE YOURS IN THE BLOG BELOW!

Nestled on Bleecker Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, THE BITTER END has been a “sweet beginning”, to every major musical and comedic talent in the country for almost 50 years… Woody Allen, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, George Carllin, Jon Stewart, Bill Cosby, Billy Crystal and thousands more can say…“We all played the Bitter End”

“The best play at the best” Paul Colby, the diminutive, soft-spoken entrepreneur, who made furniture for Tony Bennett, was a song plugger for Sinatra and whose canny instincts for talent launched thousands of artists whose names have become household words.

…..Don’t you think it’s about time we thanked him?

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shout out to Mr. Paul Colby from Chris Glenn (of Bitter End Records)

My name is Chris Glenn. Paul Colby produced my first cd 'Slanted Perception'.

and i was chosen by Paul to be the first (and unfortunately as it turned out the last ) artist on his

proposed label Bitter End Records.

Although that didn't come about i am eternally grateful and honored to have been considered for

the opportunity to represent his dream of starting a label. It was a rush...

Just that fact that he dug my lyrics and what i was doing gave…

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Posted by chris glenn edmonds on September 21, 2010 at 4:27pm

I'm on the Cover of Good Times Magazine!!!!!! Go Buy a copy today!!!!!

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Posted by Nina on August 5, 2010 at 12:00pm

Flawboreds & Nina on Sirius/Xm Radio this Friday! on Sirius & XM Radio this Friday, July 16th Goldie's Garage with Genya Ravan on Little Steven's Underground Garage Show

Flawboreds & Nina on Sirius/Xm Radio this Friday! on Sirius & XM Radio this Friday, July 16th

Goldie's Garage with Genya Ravan

on Little Steven's Underground Garage Show

Sirius 25 XM 59

Friday, July 16, 2010

12 midnight - 1:00 AM Eastern Std Time, 9:00 - 10:00 PM Pacific Time

Two Fun Summer Songs from Magicsong's Artists

NINA's recording of "Back Seat Lovin" is a rollicking good time dedicated to the age old custom of "Romance in the… Continue

Posted by Nina on July 14, 2010 at 3:02pm

Working at the Bitter End during "the Dylan Days"

Hey Sandi - as you asked, I'm putting some of my memories up here - love to share them.

I was 20 or 21 when I started working at the club, making sandwiches in the back, pouring drinks, doing odd jobs, and having a great time. Paul was the coolest boss ever - I was quite aware of who he was in the history of folk and rock music. To me, he was just Paul though, as well. We could talk, and he treated me great. I remember all the people who were regulars there - Billy Crystal, who we… Continue

Posted by Kenny Leichtling on December 24, 2009 at 7:17pm — 1 Comment

Posters found in Paul Colby's basement not seen in 40 years donated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Sandi Bachom on December 22, 2009 at 12:55pm

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert Madison Square Garden

Last night on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert I noticed that half the artists had played the Bitter End!

Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, David Crosby, Sam and Dave, Billy Joel, Jackson Browne , James Taylor, Dion, Patti Smith, Simon and Garfunkel

Posted by Sandi Bachom on November 30, 2009 at 2:46pm

More Memories from Yvonne

Thanks, Sandi, for adding my comments. My apologies for being unable to add them myself. I was due for major surgery the following week and dealing with severe discomfort. I am still recuperating but am doing well.

Just to add some more information to this blog: When I performed at the Bitter End in the mid-60's, and from then on at other venues, I used my first name only. I still have a copy of the mini-flyer I stuck all over town promoting my first evening there.

A… Continue

Posted by Sandi Bachom on November 15, 2009 at 12:52pm

My Short Time at the Bitter End

I was barely out of high school when I started playing in clubs. Keyboard players were hard to find at that time, so I always had someone to jam with. Eventually, I found David Duke (nothing in common with the racist ass down south) and my new family, the band. David had a great album with music that was relevant to the times (late 80's) and we (of course) found ourselves at the Bitter End. Since I was the kid, I didn't take much part in anything besides playing, drinking, and chasing girls.… Continue

Posted by Joe Angeline on September 26, 2009 at 12:15pm