CBGB Makes a Comeback

Soundcheck | May 8, 2012

The New York punk rock club CBGB closed its doors in 2006, after 33 years of playing host to bands like Television, Talking Heads, and the Ramones. But now, investors have announced plans for an upcoming CBGB music festival - and possible plans to reopen the club. Reporter Stephen Brown of the New York Times Local East Village blog joins us with details. 

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