The Frequency: New in town

With a year of great business under its belt, the Jade Monkey has a leg up on the Frequency, a new music venue just off of the Capitol Square. I snuck into the premiere show that featured the Treats (whom I love) and Awesome Car Funmaker (whom I loathe). The place was so new that I got completely high - not off of the vaguely priced drinks or the music, but the fresh paint fumes emanating from the red walls. With no credit card machine or printed drink list, the place was obviously still finding its feet; owner Darwin Sampson was more keen on getting the doors open than working out all the kinks beforehand. With great sound and a great location, there's little doubt the Frequency will make some waves during these hot summer nights in Mad Town.