Nakatomi Plaza
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Nakatomi Plaza (Brooklyn, NY)
Oscar Albis Rodriguez – guitar / vocals
Al Fair – bass / vocals
Lou Maiolica – drums
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Ghosts CD (self-released)
Release Date: December 08, 2009
Bomb Shelter
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September 12th, 2009, on a tiny stage in the Brooklyn venue Shea Stadium, a sweat-drenched and exhausted Nakatomi Plaza thanks an enthusiastic crowd for ten years of friendship, support and love before the three members put down their instruments, exchange long, emotional hugs and officially call it a day. Punk rock loses another one (a great one, at that) and almost instantly, we’re left with an unfillable void in our collective hearts.
Thankfully, the band’s final full-length, Ghosts, might just be the salve the dulls the sting of the departure … as does knowing that this was not simply a case of a band throwing in the towel or shuffling off this mortal coil with nary a sound. No, Nakatomi Plaza said goodbye on its own terms and with new, exciting avenues to explore. What’s more is that the trio leaves behind a rich history of ten years, four long players, a handful of EPs, singles and comp tracks, three beat-to-hell vans, countless self-booked tours and basement shows, and most importantly, a tireless work ethic and dedication to the independent punk rock spirit. Read more …
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Media
* Bio (pdf)
* Album Art (hi-res)
* Band Photo 1 (hi-res)
* Band Photo 2 (hi-res)
* mp3s
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Press Contact: Chuck Daley / Beartrap PR / chuck@beartrappr.com / (704) 649-7128
