The Federal Bar in Downtown Long Beach Opens Performance Space with Dengue Fever; Film Fest!

The Federal Bar in downtown Long Beach has managed to save a historic bank building located on Pine Ave in the historic district of Downtown Long Beach. This classic bank was an amazing space from the 1920’s Bar has helped contribute to the revitalization of Downtown Long Beach since the 1920’s.

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Since the Federal Bar opened last spring the space has a been a hot spot for great food and get-togethers in an amazing space with an ample bar and terrific food.

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When I covered the opening, it was an amazing space but a work in progress. I was told about the performance space downstairs that was under construction- a perfect location for those seeking cutting edge musical and film fare for nights when you want to do something different. Temporarily dubbed the Federal Underground,Dengue Fever for its opening last April.

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The Dengue Fever show takes place Friday, January 17th; doors open at 7:30PM:http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?

Following the inauguration of the space one week later is the the only South Bay unspooling of the Second Annual Internet Cat Video Festival at 8:30PM January 24th.This event is the brainchild of Minneapolis’ renowned Walker Arts Center, who began to tour with the
fest after it drew huge crowds at the Minnesota State Fair this past summer.

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The Federal transformed the 1924 building by reclaiming its Gilded Era antique finishes from its days as a bank (a feature it shares with its North Hollywood namesake). Designed by Kristopher Keith of renowned design/build outfit Spacecraft, the main room connects to an adjacent speakeasy through the bank’s former vintage vault.

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The Federal Underground is decked out in sumptuous red leather, velvet, and dark wood accents with bank vault features and stunning chandeliers. In addition to a performance schedule, the space is available for private parties and events.

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“The Federal Underground is a versatile space, suited to myriad uses. We’re pleased to offer it to bring events, performances and private functions to downtown Long Beach that might previously have passed the city by. We’re proud to add it to the city’s cultural repertoire and delighted to launch the space with Dengue Fever’s live performance!

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Since the start of the band in 2002, Dengue Fever—founded by formed by Long Beach brothers Ethan and Zac Holtzman and featuring saxophonist David Ralicke, drummer Paul Dreux Smith, bassist Senon Williams, and vocalist Chhom Nimol—has evolved musically into a multicultural genre blend of psychedelia, surf rock, afrobeat, and spaghetti western, to name a few. Their bold experimentations have garnered praise from critics and fans alike—ranging from Peter Gabriel to Ray Davies. With four full-length albums to their credit—all recently re-released on the band’s own label, Tuk Tuk Records, their music has been featured on films and TV shows from Weeds and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation to films BROKEN FLOWERS and THE HANGOVER PART II; the band’s song Escape from Dragon House inspired (and titled) an early episode of True Blood. Most recently, KCRW-FM, which describes Dengue Fever as “LA’s finest Cambodian surf rock outfit” featured “Taxi Driver” from their just-released EP, Girl from

The Federal Underground completes the Knitting Factory Entertainment brand’s arrival in Long Beach both a genre-redefining bar/eatery and an anchor and focal point for a vibrant downtown Long Beach neighborhood entertainment scene. The Federal features chef Shad Davis’ upscale pub fare and a wide selection of specialty beers and craft cocktails. The recently unveiled winter menu features sherry chicken; a chicken
meatballs appetizer; smoked gouda ziti; roasted root veggie skewers and a raw Brussels sprouts salad; new desserts include chocolate Gran Mariner whoopee pie and skillet.

For scoop on upcoming performance events or dining events, please follow The Federal Bar Long Beach at the following
social media spaces!

https://twitter.com/thefederalbarlb\

https://www.facebook.com/thefederalbarlongbeach

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One thought on “The Federal Bar in Downtown Long Beach Opens Performance Space with Dengue Fever; Film Fest!

  1. There are so many old buildings that can be repurposed..I love to see it. Those crafty details can’t be bought today. This is a classy space I would love to visit.

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