This small private club opened last year and quickly became the unofficial home base for members and fans of local roots rock bands. What the jukebox is to Lakeside, video games are to Kings, a black-walled joint that has underground rock as its primary niche. When you're not into whatever band is playing and want to take a break, you can always duck next door for a drink at the tres-hip Vertigo Diner. A very aptly named joint, the Cave is downstairs and dark. Like Lakeside, the Cave is as much hangout as music venue, drawing more of a working-class crowd.
Bookings tend to be songwriter-intensive.