From 1989 to 2001, the Wetlands Preserve bore witness to some epic nights of music from many burgeoning bands of different music scenes; especially those in the jam band scene. Bands like Phish, Dave Matthews Band, The Disco Biscuits, moe., the New Deal, Robert Randolph, and many others cut their teeth. As founder Larry Bloch (who passed away last year) explained, the club was “built for Deadheads, by Deadheads.”
However, the club was known for so many other incredible acts from different genres. Bands like Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, the Roots, Cypress Hill, and many more were lucky enough to grace the extremely intimate stage at the Wetlands, which gave bands from the ska, hardcore, jazz and hip-hop scenes a place to play. The Wetlands wasn’t just a venue, however, it was a place that was tapped into environmental causes and encouraged people to become activists, as opposed to bystanders.
Peter Shapiro, co-owner of Brooklyn Bowl and the Capitol Theatre, took over the Wetlands from Bloch in its final four years of existence. This was really the springboard which led Shapiro to the position in which he sits today, with Brooklyn Bowl now expanding its reach to Las Vegas and London.
In honor of the Wetlands Preserve’s 25th Anniversary, the Capitol Theatre will be hosting a two-night celebration on February 7th and 8th. moe. will fittingly headline both nights, which will be filled with many special guests, including The Ringers (ft. Jimmy Herring) along with Reid Genauer and Scott Murawski on the 7th. For the show on the 8th, moe. will be joined by God Street Wine’s Aaron Maxwell, John Medeski and Fuzz and Jen Durkin of Deep Banana Blackout.
Pre-sale features General Admission tickets only and will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 10am ET. Public onsale is set for Friday, Nov. 15h at noon ET at http://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/