[NewMusic] 21 Grand might be moving and wants your input

[Sarah - 21 Grand]

Hey there,

So, as many of you know (of those who care), 21 Grand's lease is up at our
current location at the end of February. It would cost a lot of money to
bring our current building up to code, and we've currently been doing shows
the way we have in the past, hoping not to "get caught" and "get in
trouble."  So far, we haven't had any problems, but it is stressful
constantly having to look over your shoulder, or look down the street and
ask yourself, "Is that a cop car? Is it coming this way? Is it coming for
us?" 

Ideally, we'd have a space where we wouldn't have to worry about these
things.  But finding one hasn't been easy, and rents on buildings in our
neighborhood aren't as cheap as they once were.

Right now, we are considering two options:
1. staying put for another year, waiting to see what the market will do,
whether prices will come down, etc.
2. moving out of our neighborhood to a building that is close to up to code
for what we do

What I'd like to know from you all is what you like/value about 21 Grand
facility-wise.  Size? Acoustics? The converted warehouse aesthetic?
Location? The alley? What would make it better/more enjoyable?

We hope to come to a decision by the end of this month, at the latest.

Feel free to email me off list.

Thanks,

Sl