Wednesday, May 19
Concert: Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl., $25, 8:00
After-party: Belmont Lounge, 117 East 15th St. between Irving Pl. & Park Ave., free, 10:00 pm – 4:00 am
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It’s been nine years since Forest Hills native Jeffrey Hyman, better known as punk rock icon Joey Ramone, died of lymphoma. He would have turned fifty-nine tomorrow, so many of his friends will once again celebrate his life and career at the tenth annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash, being held this year at Irving Plaza. A benefit for the Lymphoma Research Foundation, the party is thrown by Joey’s brother, Mickey Leigh (who just published the excellent memoir I SLEPT WITH JOEY RAMONE), and features live performances by HR & Human Rights, Jesse Malin & the St. Marks Social, Morningwood, Sic Fucks, the Independents, Spanking Charlene, and Heap in addition to the Joey Ramone Birthday Bashers (which include Richie Ramone, Slipknot’s Clown, Holly Beth Vincent, Jean Beauvoir, and others). Little Steven and Matt Pinfield are among the emcees. The birthday bash will continue at the Belmont Lounge with an all-night after-party of Ramones covers (by Killcode, Panzie, Patti Rothberg, and Karen Curious), DJ Oki spinning punk classics, and a benefit silent auction of punk memorabilia and other items. Gabba gabba hey!