STORIES FROM THE JOYNT: the beginning of a series
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by jenchicago in All things Chicago, Entertainment, Events, Life, Mind
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I feel as though I have told this story a thousand times, and yet, it still makes me smile…
When I first moved to Chicago, I went out by myself… a lot. It was exciting to try new places without knowing anything about them in an effort to find “my spot” for “this or that”. One of the “spots” that needed to be found was a place for me to dance. Preferably to live music. I’m not much of a sit-and-drink kind of girl. I never really have been, unless I’m eating or watching a show. I like to keep moving. And by “moving”, I mostly mean “dance“. And the best kind of music to dance to is live music! Agreed? The energy of a great band moves me in a way that makes me feel as though I am part of the music. I love it.
So, I sauntered into The Joynt one day, a little less than a year ago, and it just felt “right”. I knew this was my spot. It is essentially four (5 in the summer) clubs in one! The Grand Bar, The Retro Club, The Lounge and The Outdoor Cafe are all fantastic rooms with different personalities for each one! And then there’s my personal favorite… The Swing Bar.
Anyway, long story short… I started shooting at The Joynt here and there until I finally asked Stan Wozniak and Pauly Babcock to let me play with an idea on the weekends. The video below is the first edition of a bi-monthly series. The premise is simple.
Everyone in Chicago has a story. The following are just a few… STORIES FROM THE JOYNT.
Stories from the Joynt: Friday, May 22, 2009 from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.
Come see me at The Joynt on Friday and Saturday nights!
