ITS OFFICIAL: THE PROLETARIAT HAS A DATE WITH METRO'S BULLDOZERS

So. You've no doubt heard about it, talked about it, mused about it, and made atleast one “Cecils is buring down due to left turns on it” joke about the just approved new Richmond Rail Line. Sounds kinda cool, right? Take a train from UH nearly all the way to Dave and Busters, right? Herm. Sadly, there are many many kinda whips businesses along said rail route, including Tapatia, Sound Exchange, James Coney Island - and nearest and dearest to our hearts, The Proletariat. While we were in Midland scoping out the local emo-cover scene and doing a 'Sights of Heroes' walking tour, we got a call from the scene's most assuredly eligible bachelorette and the maven behind the red and black walls, our friend Denise Ramos.

Far from being in the dumps about the decision, which - and we cannot be clear enough on this point - will mean that the building that The Proletariat is currently housed in will have to be torn down, Denise described the week as one of the fabled fader's best ever. Coming in for a drink after the decision was handed down, she and the entire weekly crowd that has grown around Thursday's Rockbox, were joined by some heavy hitters from Swisha House, including founder Michael Watt, President G-Dash and rapper Archie Lee. In tow was recent signee Lil Keke, who did a short secret set, showing off his two new slammers "I'm A G" and "South Side." Denise said simply "The energy was off the chain!!!!!"

Then on Saturday night, barback Mike B had his first big fight at the Toyota Center as part of the Ultimate Fighting phenomenon. C'mon, you know you watch it, and now you know why those posters are often hanging up in there. And, that same evening, Golden Axe and Satin Hooks played a show organized by Chris Davis, who dumped all the proceeds into a new bike rack for the bar (the previous two were stolen). "It's by far the nicest thing our patrons have ever done for us," she said.

And that's just it. More than any other place in the scene, the Proletariat was a place that people don't just go to, don't just belong, but actually feel a measure of ownership in. It's hard to put a finger on why, or how that came about. Maybe it's all the first shows, first stolen glances, first introductions or first fall-outs. This scrappy centerpiece of our scene has more than her share of faults, but it’s as hard to call it out for them as it is to stay away. It's going to suck alot alot alot alot when the last call lights go on for the final time. Frankly, we can't think of anyplace since The Oven or Metropol whose demise is going to have such a scattering effect.

As far as what happens when the bulldozers come, or even what day that might be, Denise has one simple answer: "I Don't Know. Will we relocate and when..........I cant really say because I'm not sure." But she did assure us that when things get a bit more firm, we'll be the first to know - and you'll be the second. In the meantime, make a few more memories and a few more firsts. Cheers.