Crickets puts JD Samson of Le Tigre and Roddy Bottum of Faith No More in the same band, and they are playing a free Sunday afternoon set in a Williamsburg back yard rather than a ticketed room. Union Pool's Summer Thunder series is first-come, rain or shine, with a taco truck in the corner and a fountain in the middle. If your Labor Day weekend budget is spent, this is the best free bill in Brooklyn.
What to expect
A walled back yard behind the bar, a small stage, and a crowd that spills between the yard and the front room. There is no RSVP and no guest list, so entry is purely by capacity as people arrive and leave. Expect several acts across the afternoon plus guests the promoters have not named.
Good to know
- Union Pool sits by the Metropolitan Avenue and Lorimer Street stop on the G and L
- Free with no RSVP, but entry is capped by capacity and first-come
- It is 21 and over and a physical ID is required; photos of IDs are not accepted
- It happens rain or shine, so check the forecast and bring a jacket
- Come early if you want to be in the yard rather than the bar
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Common questions
Do I need to RSVP?
No. The organizers state that RSVP is not required and entry is first-come, first-served based on capacity.
Who is in Crickets?
The billed lineup is JD Samson, Roddy Bottum and Michael O'Neill, with Tami Hart and additional special guests also on the bill.
Is it really free?
Yes, the listing is a free event running four hours in the afternoon, rain or shine. You pay only for anything you buy at the bar.
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