Critics' PickBest Rock Club that Closed: ISP
RIP stands for rest in peace, and ISP stands for Industrial Strength Promo. ISP was like an open-till-whenever convenience store for edgy music, art and activism.
The unassuming storefront location was started more than a year ago by former Athenians Eric Holder and Justin Sias to serve as a communal hub for all things noncommercial. You did not see any overhyped, overpriced Live Nation Presents-type concerts here. And for that promise alone, we loved the place.
In many ways, it was like the Earl's little brother has passed away just as it was making a local name for itself with an impressive list of unconventional performers and clever, attention-getting stunts, remember the great tour-bus race? RIP, ISP. We will miss you.
494 Flat Shoals Ave. www.industrialstrengthpromo.com
Creative Loafing
Creative Loafing
10/03/2007
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