Here's the thing: great live rock venues are a dying breed. Joel's survived by having consistently amazing bands and treating them well. Live music has struggled due to a lot of attention competition in the last 10 years. Living and performing for 10 years in NYC during the '00's, there were few if any club owners that understood how to build and develop loyalty among a scene. Joel and the Pub have managed to withstand the difficulties of economic and cultural change by simply doing one thing brilliantly: present kick ass rock n roll, reasonable drinks, and a nurturing atmosphere. I miss my touring days and I mostly miss playing the 31st Street Pub. Luckily, I still do once a year. Joel --keep the torch lit, and the Jäger cold!