Few live acts are as reliably combustible as Reverend Horton Heat — upright bass acrobatics, twanging Gretsch solos and a setlist honed over 35 years of nonstop touring. Brooklyn Bowl is the perfect room for it: you can bowl a frame, eat Blue Ribbon fried chicken and still catch the pit. If your ideal Friday involves pomade and power chords, look no further.
What to expect
A sweaty, good-natured crowd of rockabilly lifers, punks and the Bowl's usual curious walk-ins. The band plays tight, fast and long, with the upright bass hoisted overhead at least once. Lanes stay open during the show if you reserve; the floor fills close to showtime.
Good to know
- L to Bedford Av or G to Nassau Av; the Bowl is on Wythe Ave
- Bowling lanes book up on show nights — reserve separately in advance
- Blue Ribbon runs the kitchen; the fried chicken is the move
- Standing GA on the floor with some elevated seating near the lanes
- 21+ after certain hours — check the venue's policy with your tickets
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Common questions
Can I bowl during the concert?
Yes — lanes run alongside the stage, but reserve ahead; they sell out on show nights.
How long has Reverend Horton Heat been touring?
Since the mid-1980s — the band remains one of psychobilly's hardest-touring live acts.
