By Sarah Coombes
When I first heard of Dammit Janet, all I could think about was that song from Rocky Horror Picture Show… “Dammit Janet, I love youuuuuu.” … as it turns out, it’s the name of a new ’70s club opening in NoDa.
Dammit Janet actually has nothing to do with The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but it has everything to do with the ’70s – and not just the funky fresh music, but the prices too. Whereas Flashback Fridays at the Latta Arcade can help me save a few dollars on lunch, Dammit Janet benefits the beer budget. Specials include $1.50 domestics and $2 imports, and not just on Fridays, but everyday — cheers to that!
Jeff Lowry, the owner of Dammit Janet, says he’s looking to create an affordable place to have a good time, and in our economy, affordable is a green light for nightlifers. Speaking of which, there’s also no parking fee and the cover charge is a mere $3.
The ’70s era is famous for its disco fever, but Dammit Janet will be a variety of all the ’70s-from punk to reggae and Motown to rock. And don’t worry, the dress code isn’t bellbottoms and platform shoes.
I’m going to leave the décor as a surprise for the opening, but I will tell you that a Jaws set and recycled records are only part of what Lowry has in store.
The club will be hosting a VIP party catered by KC of Fat City on June 4 and opens to the public on June 5. As a reader appreciation, I have two passes for the VIP night this Thursday. Each pass gives the cardholder and a guest a blast to the past… and you don’t need a DeLorean to get there. All you have to do is email scoombes@uncc.edu — the first two people to email me win the passes.
So, if you’re feeling a little night fever, but your wallet is in the E.R., boogie down to Dammit Janet, where you can bust a move and the recession.
This article appears in May 26 – Jun 2, 2009.
