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It is with rather mixed emotions that I announce that Club Onyx will be having its final night on February 7th, 2004. In its place will be opening a new club, called Club 314. Club 314 will have a pretty different look, and will have a totally different weekly lineup than what Club Onyx had. The good news (for some of you) is that Club 314 will still offer a goth-oriented night (Wednesdays), and that Saturdays will stay somewhat similar in spirit as well. More information can be found at www.club314.com.

Despite what some people might say or think, I always from the beginning wanted two things from Onyx: financial success, and to be underground-oriented. Unfortunately, while the second has been largely true, the first goal has never really been met. Yes, we got by, yes, the bills got paid, but that was always about the extent of it. There just hasn't been the level of support from the gothic/underground scene that we needed to make this club thrive. I think I know now why there are few, if any, full-time "goth" clubs in the country, and why most cities are lucky to have even a regular goth-oriented weeknight. I'm not looking to place blame or point fingers...I'm sure there are many reasons why Onyx has had the level of business it's had over the years -- some no doubt my fault, others beyond my control. Unfortunately, after four years of really trying my best, I am simply no longer willing to "just get by" and to have mediocre attendance numbers each week. My charity work is done, so to speak. I tried everything I could think of, but in the end, the support just hasn't been sufficient. My employees are scraping to get by, as am I, and that's just no longer acceptable to me. I hope people can respect that.

So, I will keep this letter brief, but you can look for some marketing and e-mail announcements from Club 314 very soon. They will have more detail about the new lineup and what to expect. In the meantime, I'll be out every Friday and Saturday as usual, and I hope that all of you will make some effort to come down and spend some time with us in these last few weeks of Club Onyx.

Thanks to all for your support over the years, and I hope our paths continue to cross down the road.

All the best,
Joseph
Club Onyx