Welcome to THE METRO
The Metro: A Documentary chronicles the last month of the independent music venue Cafe Metropolis in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. For over ten years Cafe Metro served the local music scene by being an affordable, all ages, alcohol-free meeting place for bands and fans. The Metro played host to acts from all across the globe, but was special for the commitment to local bands and the local scene. It's the end of an era.
SUMMARY
Prepared in only three days & shot mostly in seven days, this is a 10 day documentary that chronicles the last month of Cafe Metropolis, an all-ages music venue that was in business for over 10 years.
FEATURING:
tigers jaw - title fight - strand of oaks - the menzingers - kite party - three man cannon - these elk forever - motionless in white - machine arms - fake estate - keystone ska exchange - echo whiskey charlie - the f.n. nobodies
PAST UPDATES
01.22.11 The film is now online.
01.16.11 Thanks to everyone who attended the screening. Also thanks to the Vintage Theater, Echo Whiskey Charlie, and These Elk Forever.
YOUTUBE PLAYLIST
For over an hour of live performance videos from the last month of Cafe Metropolis, check out this YouTube Playlist.
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