Having been open since June, The Bird Club, the latest addition to Tainan’s nightlife, is the asylum for those who want to get away from commercial music: It was founded by music-loving people for music-loving people. The minimalist club is located in a renovated two-story house that gives you a real sense of local culture. The interior preserves much of the original features: brick walls, gray terrazzo flooring and a balcony that overlooks the patio, and mixes with sleek-looking furniture.
“We’d like to create a venue for new DJs and musicians to showcase their talent,” said Kang Rui-yi (康瑞益), the clubs owner.
“And the reason why we opened this club is to commemorate a very good friend of ours who’d passed away a while ago. His nickname was Bird and hence the name of our club.”
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Kang said that although The Bird Club has had live jazz and DJs playing electro, drum & bass and dub-step, they don’t want to set any musical limits.
“If anyone is interested in playing here, they are welcome to submit a mix-tape,” he said.
‧ The Bird Club is open Mondays to Fridays from 9pm to 4am. DJs and live music events take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is free. 192, Min-Cyuen 2nd Rd, Tainan City (台南市中西區民權二路192號). On the Net: www.facebook.com/TheBirdClub
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