Ceremony are one of the few bands to start in furious hardcore and reinvent themselves as a wiry, danceable post-punk act without losing their old crowd, so a set can swing from shout-along chaos to angular grooves. Warsaw, the ballroom inside Greenpoint's Polish National Home, is a classic place for it, pierogi at the bar included. If you grew up on punk shows, this is a Friday-night reunion with the scene.
What to expect
Warsaw is a mid-size ballroom with a raised stage and a bar serving Polish food alongside the drinks. Expect a mixed punk crowd, a lively floor up front and more room to stand back toward the bar.
Good to know
- The Nassau Ave G station is a short walk away.
- The kitchen at the bar serves pierogi and kielbasa.
- The floor up front can get rowdy, so hang back if you prefer to watch.
- Earplugs are a good idea for loud sets.
- Buy tickets through the link on Warsaw's own calendar.
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Common questions
Where is Warsaw?
Inside the Polish National Home at 261 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, on the Greenpoint–Williamsburg border.
What kind of music does Ceremony play?
The band began in hardcore punk and later moved toward post-punk and new wave.
