Improvisational Confidence
Mike actually had a printed out PowerPoint deck with our executive summary and overview. He was tearing out the slides/pages he didn’t like, physically — I don’t even think we had laptops yet.
Author: Kat
Ask Lynx
One rainy evening in the largely industrial neighborhood of Georgetown, Speakeasy crew member Jason Jensen found himself being carefully stalked by a rather brazen kitten. After she followed him for several blocks, he took her in, with the intention of finding a home for her.
On Loan from the Wall of Sound
I adored that we had a record exchange going with Wall of Sound records across the street.
Press: Local Nightclub Owners: Music To Their Ears
“It ruined us,” said co-owner Gretchen Apgar. “You spend two-and-a-half years building an identity, and then you’re told you can’t do what you are doing. We went down hill and floundered.”
Somehow We Made a Company Happen
My favorite memories of working at Speakeasy all have to do with how ridiculous all of it seemed. We had a shower in the office. If you had an idea, you just did it — if it worked, awesome!
JAMPAC Benefit Screening – L7: The Beauty Process
Founded by former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, JAMPAC was focused on fighting several anti-music and anti-performance laws being introduced or enforced in Washington State. One of its primary causes was to repeal the Teen Dance Ordinance, which it ultimately had a hand in achieving in 2002.
Press: Blue law meanies ruin a business that was an institution
“The Speakeasy has been really glorious,” says Gretchen Apgar. “From the beginning, we wanted to mix people,” she adds, referring to their mission.
Press: Covad Plans To Offer Speedy Dsl Service In Puget Sound Area
Partnering with Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Covad, Speakeasy launches its broadband services in the Pacific Northwest.
Children Have the Right to Music
The Speakeasy Cafe had become a popular destination in the area, particularly for all-age fans of independent jazz. The atmosphere on the weekend nights was electric, and folks could enjoy free music while drinking coffee, surfing the ‘net, sipping on a beer or enjoying any of the cafe’s delicious food.
From NetDesk to VP
I started off doing tech support in the evenings on the weekend and found I had a lot of interesting things to learn.