Shows/1984-11-30

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They Might Be Giants
— with Jo Andres' Liquid TV co-headlining —
8BC in New York, NY
November 30, 1984 at 11:00 PM

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The act following They Might Be Giants was Liquid TV, an experimental multimedia dance piece by Jo Andres featuring Mimi Goese and Lucy Sexton.^[1] This performance was reviewed by Norma Adler in the Spring 1985 issue of The Drama Review. Although the article did not mention They Might Be Giants' set, it provided a detailed description of the venue on that night:

8BC, as the name suggests, is a club located between Avenues B and C, at 337 E. Eighth Street. After paying the cover charge at the door, one passes on to an area—similar to a foyer—approximately 12 feet long by eight feet wide. Promotional material for upcoming events at the club is located here, as are the entrance to the soundbooth and a small alcove where people play cards. The soundbooth is painted with balloons, squiggles and semi-nude women. Decals in various shapes also adorn the booth. To reach the main floor—where the bar, tables and chairs are—one descends from the foyer about five feet via a wide staircase. Directly opposite, and at the same height as the foyer, is the proscenium stage. It appears as though the main floor—between the foyer and stage—was excavated, thus creating an unusual arrangement of levels within the club.

The stage spans the entire width of one wall. The other three walls are exposed brick; some of the brick is painted, but most of it is bare. Along one wall is a row of tables and Chairs; opposite is the long low bar. The mural hanging above the bar depicts women, bare to the waist, chased by vicious dogs along the beach. Three slender columns extend from floor to ceiling—approximately 20 feet high—on the main floor. There is seating for about 30 people; by the time Liquid TV commences, there will be almost 100 people in the room.

On the wall near the tables, approximately four-and-one-half feet above the floor, is a mounted rail, on which an art exhibit is mounted. The exhibit consists of five figures. They are constructed from discarded items easily found on the streets and vacant lots in the East Village. The heads are made from cardboard boxes and are designed to look like birds and fantastic creatures. The bodies are made of cloth, black plastic bags, wooden slats, and other items. While the heads are reminiscent of totem-pole figures, the bodies appear more like scarecrows. At 11:40 p.m. the crank curtain goes up and Jo Andres' Liquid TV begins.