US satellite radio network Sirius has confirmed it will broadcast the final live show to be staged at the iconic New York venue CBGBs. As previously reported, rather a lot, CBGBs, renowned for staging the early gigs of The Ramones, Blondie, and Talking Heads, is closing after its owner, Hilly Kristal, was unable to reach an agreement with the landlords of the building the club is housed in regarding rent rises.
The final gig, taking place this Sunday, will feature Patti Smith, who first played the club in 1975. The show will be broadcast on the Sirius network's Disorder channel. Commenting on playing the final ever gig at CBGBs New York, Smith said: "Although we mourn the closing of CBGB, we should remember CBGB, not merely as a place. It is a state of mind".
Kristal plans to reopen CBGBs at a new venue in Las Vegas.