For those of you who frequent the Atlanta scene you know or have heard the name Preston Craig. If you that name doesn’t ring a bell you should check your pulse because this man puts on some of the greatest events this town has to offer. You can check out his blog to see his up coming events, music, and inspiration.
I am relatively new to the dance scene and have never been one to want to go out to dance, until one faithful DSC (Decatur Social Club) not too long ago. The atmosphere draws you to the dance floor and you can’t help but move. Little did I know that not only did I enjoy dancing but I really didn’t give a crap what I looked like doing it. There is the Magic of a Preston Craig party. No one cares what you look like or how you dance, just get your ass out there and move it any way you know how. Soon after I feel in love with DSC I learned that it was to be no more. WHAT?!?!!1! But wait don’t fret, it only got bigger and better with Eastern Bloc.
Eastern Bloc is held in my new found favorite place in Atlanta, East Atlanta Village. If you have never been, GO! Its a small neighborhood just off of Morland, on the south side of Interstate 20. It may be one of the most diverse areas of our fair city. Gay bar, lesbian bar, hip hop club, posh bar, indie rock bar, they have whatever your into. Good food, music, and people. But enough about East Atlanta, I will write more on that subject at a later date.
Anyway, to start your evening out for the Eastern Bloc you look for this truck, the Bodega Nights ice cream truck. Typically the truck will be parked in front of The GraveyardThere you will find the wristbands for access to three bars where Eastern Bloc is held. Cost = $5! Its a steal of a deal, trust me. From there you can venture on to any of the three bars, all with different genres of music for whatever suits your taste.
My night started and finished at The Graveyard. Preston put out some awesome music, the dance floor was packed, and the drinks were fairly priced. Needless to say I had a blast! Next time I will have to make it to some of the other places so I can get a taste of all that goes on with Eastern Bloc, even though I was more than pleased with The Graveyard locale. My only complaint is that I don’t think that the bar was properly staffed. I think that they were unaware exactly how big this event was going to be so it took some time to get a drink from the bar. Other than that awesome, awesome, awesome, just like everything Preston does. My thanks to you sir for doing what you do! Keep up the good work and keep on pushin’ man. You are a rockstar!
