Kingston, Pennsylvania Club Backstage Shutting Down

Kingston, Pennsylvania club Backstage has announced plans to shut down at the end of the year. The following statement has been issued:

"This is a day that we had hoped would never come. As of January 1st, 2008 Backstage will be no more. There are many things that have been leading up to this decision, both personal and business related. We have fought as hard as we can in every way to keep things going, but we have exhausted every resource we have.

Many of you have done everything within your means to help us and we will never forget this. You are those who we consider family and will not let something like this change that. We could not have done this without you...you know who you are!

We are planning on making December an insane month with tons of shows. We would like to make this final month one for the books, to be remembered for years to come.

We will be starting to notify bands, agents, managers etc. tomorrow. We have developed strong relationships with many bands, so who knows what shows will come together for December. Anyone who wants to play in December, hit us up ASAP and let us know!

Backstage has hosted bands such as Agnostic Front, Cold As Life, Goatwhore, High On Fire, Madball, Regurgitate, Unearth as well as other nationally known metal, hardcore, punk, and pop punk acts."

Source: Lambgoat