It should be noted, also, that were not really lamenting here, just pointing out that interesting stuff has happened in places you wouldnt think to look because of natural change. Were a bit fascinated by the fact that New Order played whats now a BU dorm laundry room, The Doors played some weird Brighton apartment complex, and Led Zeppelin played whats now essentially a 7-11. Vanyaland editor Michael Marotta and photographer John Hutchings spent a day tracing Boston’s long-gone clubs, and photo-documenting what exists in these spaces today. From General Electric building over the site of The Channel in Fort Point to the inconspicuous Allston location of early-80s post-punk comet Underground, so much of Bostons musical history is hiding in plain site. And not only do these joints no longer exist, but what has replaced them - condos, new businesses, university buildings - have eradicated any trace of what went down. ![]() ![]() But its always been fascinating to us that so many notable (and in some cases, historic) concerts, parties, and events have happened across the city in places that no longer exist.
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