Michael Nhat at the Echo Curio

Finally went to the Echo Curio, which is right down the street from The Echo. Are they related? I don't think so. It definitely feels more like a clubhouse than a club. Last night was Underground Hip-Hop Night with my man Michael Nhat going on at 10:30. Yes, the crowd was as sweaty and into his half-hour set as he was. Nothing but hits (or should-be hits) with plenty off his excellent debut album.


The venue is as intimate as can be (no stage, standing-room only, BYOB, sound depends on the performers' gear) and it was cool that although the suggested donation at the door was 5 bucks, they let me in for the contents of my pockets (maybe $2.75). Man, I wish I caught DJ Jester last month or Rose Melberg last year at the spot because it's about five minutes from home. Check it out here.