A7

A7 was a club in New York City, United States. From 1981 to 1984, it was the unofficial headquarters of the New York hardcore scene. The tiny space was located on the southeast corner of East 7th Street and Avenue A in Manhattan's East Village. The Violators were one of the first Punk bands to play there. They would play there once a month for over a year. There were many bands that played on the Violators night including SS Decontrol, Minor Threat, The Eliminators, Power Trip, False Prophets and others. Many of the NYC oi! and hardcore bands would play on the bill and gradually the A7 club turned into a hardcore scene. Some of these oi! and hardcore bands that started at A7 would later become hardcore icons . The club was staffed by members of the NYHC scene, including Doug Holland of Kraut, Raybeez of Agnostic Front and Warzone, and Jimmy Gestapo of Murphy's Law. The club operated without a liquor license and was often raided by police. A warning spray painted on the outside of the building read: "Out of town bands remember where you are."

References

• Blush, Steven (2001). American Hardcore. Los Angeles: Feral House. ISBN [[Special:BookSources/09229157177|09229157177]]. http://feralhouse.com/titles/music/american_hardcore.php. 

Coordinates: 40°45′50″N 73°58′54″W / 40.76386°N -73.981655°E / 40.76386; -73.981655

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