Boston Venue: The Channel Story

By: Harry Booras Chris O’Keeffe and David Ginsburg
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  • The true and complete story of the legendary Channel Nightclub in Boston, from beginning to inglorious end.
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  • SEASON ONE, EPISODE TEN, Part 2: “The Not-So-Great Finale”

    SEASON ONE, EPISODE TEN, Part 2: “The Not-So-Great Finale”
    May 5 2021
    In the long-awaited conclusion of Boston Venue: The Channel Story, the club is going to be auctioned off in bankruptcy--again. Just like everything else in this sordid tale, nothing adds up, the mob is always lurking, and the end of the club--and a life--is imminent. This is the second part of the tenth and final episode of Boston Venue: The Channel Story, Season 1, the true story of Boston’s legendary live music club, The Channel. Music featured in this episode: Wargasm, New Models, Bim Skala Bim, and Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Intro music courtesy of Jon Butcher Axis. Contributing storytellers in this episode:  Kevin Aylmer, Steve Marullo, Casey Lindstrom, Dan Vitale, and Peter Booras. Listen & Subscribe: RadioPublic Apple Podcasts Android Spotify Stitcher Tune-In Google Podcasts Get more of The Channel Story on our website, https://thechannelstory.com/. Boston Venue: The Channel Story was conceived and created by Harry Booras. Executive Producer, David Ginsburg. Produced by Chachi Loprete. Written by Harry Booras. Contributing writers: David Ginsburg and Jennifer Sea Booras. Edited by: Christopher O’Keefe. Recording engineer: Tory Lam. Audio production by Tony Baglio. Graphic designer: Lisa St. John Bennett. Narrated by John Laurenti.
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    23 mins
  • SEASON ONE, EPISODE TEN, Part 1: “What The **** Happened?”

    SEASON ONE, EPISODE TEN, Part 1: “What The **** Happened?”
    Oct 10 2020
    In Part One of Episode 10, new money and new partners have forced Harry Booras OUT of The Channel. But the new regime quickly found themselves underwater as the local mob started skimming 80% of the revenue while stiffing vendors, artists and staff. Harry and his brother Peter try to save the club, but guns and cocaine--not to mention a psychotic mafia member--complicate matters. This is the first part of the tenth and final episode in the true story of Boston’s legendary live music club, The Channel. Music featured in this episode: Wargasm and The New Models. Intro music courtesy of Jon Butcher Axis. Contributing storytellers in this episode: Steve Marullo, Casey Lindstrom, and Peter Booras. Listen & Subscribe: RadioPublic Apple Podcasts Android Spotify Stitcher Tune-In Google Podcasts Get more of The Channel Story on our website, https://thechannelstory.com/. Boston Venue: The Channel Story was conceived and created by Harry Booras. Executive Producer, David Ginsburg. Produced by Chachi Loprete. Written by Harry Booras. Contributing writers: David Ginsburg and Jennifer Sea Booras. Edited by: Christopher O’Keefe. Recording engineer: Tory Lam. Audio production by Tony Baglio. Graphic designer: Lisa St. John Bennett. Narrated by John Laurenti.
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    25 mins
  • SEASON ONE, EPISODE NINE: “Heavy Metal & Heavy Trouble”

    SEASON ONE, EPISODE NINE: “Heavy Metal & Heavy Trouble”
    Mar 26 2020
    Heavy Metal was a mainstay at The Channel. In 2015 VH1 named it one of the Top 10 venues for heavy metal ever. National acts including Metallica, Slayer, Motorhead and Alice in Chains played the club. Locals including Wargasm, Meliah Rage and Extreme rocked to packed houses. Yet expenses kept going up, and The Channel needed an infusion of new cash to survive. An old acquaintance reemerged to help bail out the club. He ended up having some dangerous ties... This is the ninth episode in the true story of Boston’s legendary live music club, The Channel. Music featured in this episode: Wargasm. Intro music courtesy of Jon Butcher Axis. Contributing storytellers in this episode: Chachi LoPrete, Bob Mayo, Mike Colucci, Peter Booras, Tony Capobianco, Joanne Cody and Steve Marullo. Listen & Subscribe: RadioPublic Apple Podcasts Android Spotify Stitcher Tune-In Google Podcasts Get more of The Channel Story on our website, https://thechannelstory.com/. Boston Venue: The Channel Story was conceived and created by Harry Booras. Executive Producer, David Ginsburg. Produced by Chachi Loprete. Written by Harry Booras. Contributing writers: David Ginsburg and Sean McNally. Edited by: Christopher O’Keefe. Recording engineer: Tory Lam. Audio production by Tony Baglio. Graphic designer: Lisa St. John Bennett. Narrated by John Laurenti.
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    28 mins

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