What I (Heart) About Brooklyn

I like a lot of things about Brooklyn, but one of the things that always makes me feel good about living here is how much creative energy exists below the surface, how much of it radiates from people on the streets, and how, just when I think I know everything there is to know about where I live, I learn something new. This happens almost every day, and it keeps my faith when I wonder if or when I'll give it all up for a less urban lifestyle. Today's lesson comes in the form of a very cool music/art/performance space that a reader was kind enough to mention, the Project Room.

It's housed in one of the two silos on Carroll Street overlooking the Gowanus (the other of which I've mentioned before is for rent), which automatically makes it kinda cool. From a careful look at this month's performances, I'd say if you're down with the theremin, you'll be down with the Project Room.

A little avant-garde: The description for the Jan. 27 performance of Talibam reads, "Think Media Dream-vintage Sun Ra organ blow-outs locking in with saxophone feedback and a single Plunderphonic-ed Keith Moon drum fill for 40 minutes." A touch hokey: The Peck Allmond and Kenny Wollesen show from earlier this month carries the warning, " this will be a quiet show!  audience members will be requested to take off their shoes, enjoy fresh herbal teas and free vegan snacks while listening on pillows." But, ultimately, pretty damn cool: This Saturday's Bobby Previte band and Jamie Saft Blues Explosion performances (8pm, $10) sound like the perfect antidote to same-old, same-old live music experiences.

(Image: That's Lucie Rosen playing the theremin from here.)