What's this I am hearing about the Green Rooster Coffeehouse ending? The website lists Spring concerts, no mention of the Fall, and I hear rumors it has lost its space in the United Congregational Church at 6 Institute Road.

Will it be moving to another venue for the Fall?
Will there be a Fall season?
Where else can one go in Worcester to hear live acoustic music?

Hey folks,

I was asking a buddy of mine for places that feature local Worcester musicians, and lo and behold, he pointed me here... kind of annoyed with myself I hadn't found out about this place until now seeing as though I've been playing around here since I was a tike. Better late than never I suppose.

Anyhow, Castine is looking for some new members: A guitarist/keyboardist and a new bass player. You can check out our tunes here at http://castine.bandcamp.com/. You can see what kind of players we are looking for here: http://worcester.craigslist.org/muc/1900845063.html. If anybody here on Worcesterite is interested (or knows someone who would be), I'd be great hear from you.

Thanks,
Mike

Hi, I have an old 480A that just stopped working the other day. When it last worked the right channel sounded like the sub/mid was blown in the speaker. Any ideas would be appreciated. Can anyone recommend a local tech? Has anyone had any experience with Audio Lab in Cambridge?
Thanks!

On this week's show, members of EPOCA talk about the reformation of criminal offender records laws.

mp3 link, video and notes

Everyone on Worcesterite frequents some great eateries and bars. If you have a few minutes, check out the survey below. It was posted on Facebook and has had a great response so far, but I'd love to get some of you guys/girls' responses to post on the site's new segment that will launch next month.

http://worcesterscene.com/features/submit-your-scene/

People that submit will be in a drawing for a gift card to Niche's spots (Citizen, Bocado, Mezcal) and also a gift card for Brew City.

hi Worcesterite,

I was just wondering if anyone out there had experience with a condo management company that they could recommend? we are small, 12 unit building that's new and fairly low maintenance, but we want a company that will do a good job of keeping things in order. any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks!

Hey guys,
I'm looking to book a camping and kayaking trip soon. Know of any good campgrounds that have canoeing/kayaking with beautiful scenery? Looking to stay within an hours drive or less.

thanks,
Marcus

We've set up some bookshelves at the front of the shop for an informal book swap. At the moment it's a lot of historical mysteries and novels, because that's what I read. If anyone wants to start the Michael Jecks Templar Knight series, I have the first 18 books!

There are also some cookbooks, some history, maybe some sci fi/fantasy. There's a comfy chair for while you peruse - just don't let the agave poke you in the eye! (I really need to move it...)

So feel free to bring a book or take a book!

Jeff "Wormtown Taxi" Barnard is in the hospital at present--his friends and readers will know he's been battling cancer.

Visitors are being limited due to health concerns. If you'd like to wish him well, you can fill out the form below and we'll see that he gets it.

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Tattoo Parties
Everybody loves a party! And tattoo parties are no different. Sun, fun, friends, drinking, drugs, sand, chlorine, swimming, hot tubs, yummy food and TATTOOS! YAY!
Or maybe NOT so …yay?
Why are tattoo parties a very bad idea???
As cool as tattoos are they can also be extremely dangerous if they are not done correctly and in a sanitary environment using sterile equipment and sterile single use needles.
Tattoo parties are illegal for a reason! In a legal shop there are standards that must be met. There cannot be rugs or even any furniture in the room the tattoo is doing done in that is porous. Everything must be a hard surface so it can be bleached or cleaned with hospital strength sanitizers. This is absolutely impossible in almost any home or party situation.
Some people think that doing it in the kitchen meets those requirements; wrong! The kitchen is one of the most germ infested places in anyone’s house, even ones that appear spotless! Especially if you cook meat in your kitchen! Raw meat germs and fresh tattoos don’t mix!!!
At a tattoo party people are often drinking, maybe indulging in some recreational drugs. It can be loud, people can get pushy and all kinds of accidents can occur. And worse, is the tattoo artists indulging in the “festivities”? OH NO!
About the tattoo artists:
Assuming you’re in a state where tattoos are legal, since it’s legal pretty much everywhere. Why would a tattoo artist be doing tattoo parties? After all they are illegal. If they get caught they can get a hefty fine and lose their license to work in that state forever. Well the truth is that the artist doing parties usually do not work in a shop because they’re either not a good enough artist for a shop or because they have other problems such as lack or responsibility or problems with drugs or alcohol preventing them from working in a legit shop. Is that really who you want to get your tattoo from?
Safety:
Does this “Party” tattoo artist have a hospital autoclave to sterilize everything? They are thousands of dollars, so…probably NOT! They usually either use sub standard methods of sterilizing such as boiling or using a pressure cooker. Neither of these methods are legal or acceptable in a shop. The only acceptable method is an autoclave that is spore tested at least once a month. In a shop spore test results are displayed next to the autoclave.
Some buy their needles already sterilized from a mail order company and can happily show you that they are opening the needle just for you. This can be very deceiving! What it really means is they have sterile needles but they are probably putting them into a contaminated tattoo machine (gun)! Because they don’t have an autoclave to sterilize everything else!
Price
Some people are under the illusion that they will get a better deal. What happens if you pay a cheap price but the tattoo sucks? Then you have to pay twice as much to have a shop fix it or cover it up. And if it’s really bad it can be thousands for laser removal.
What if it comes out good but you need a touch up? That’s free at a shop. You probably won’t be able to track down this wandering tattoo artist so that leaves you paying a shop to touch it up or worse no one will do it and you’re stuck.
And worse yet, if you do get an infection, allergic reaction, hepatitis, etc you’ll pay much more in medical bills!
If the artist is any good he/she is going to charge you the same price you would pay at a shop. If the price is cheap there’s a reason!!!!
Tattoos are meant to last for life. They are a big decision, something to be planned and thought about and done at a shop with an excellent reputation.
In Massachusetts tattoos were illegal for many years making it impossible to go to a shop. That left artists and customers with no choice. But it was legalized in 1999! There is no longer a need or excuse to risk your health or possibly life and waste your money getting a tattoo at a party.
Go to a shop where it’s clean, safe, there are good artists, you’ll get a fair price and can go back if needed.
BE SAFE and get Tattooed at a licensed shop!