The folks over at FREE Williamsburg finally decided to put all there knowledge and expertise in music to good use.  The site will be kicking off ‘First Thursdays’ tomorrow.  I chatted with FW Senior Music Editor, Nicole Wasilewicz, about why the popular Brooklyn based site decided to embark on a music series – holding it down on Thursdays and making the schlep out to Greenpoint.  Nicole stated,“Thursdays are a great day in general. It’s almost Friday, but you’re not overwhelmed by your weekend plans just yet.  And although Greenpoint Ave is off the G and not actually in Williamsburg, we wanted to have the show at Coco66 simply because the venue is perfect.  I saw Twin Shadow and Hooray for Earth at Coco earlier this summer and since they revamped the sound system, it sounded amazing. With the series, I was more concerned with having the opportunity to bring awesome lineups at lower prices to the ‘hood. I’m just hoping each showcase ends with a sweaty dance party.”

Well, I hope it ends in a sweaty dance party too.  Hell, I hope it ends up with me going home with someone, getting a phone number.

Also, if you can’t afford the $8 cover (really!?), FREEburg is hosting a ticket giveaway to the show. Just RSVP to the Facebook event and you could be the lucky winner!

Deets below:

FREEwilliamsburg is proud to present the first of a long series of monthly shows at Greenpoint’s Coco66… FREEwilly First Thursdays:

11pm Beach Fossils (DJ Set)
10pm Apache Beat
9pm Blood Orange
8pm We Are All Romans

DJ Whitney Fierce will be providing tracks between performances and there will also be a DJ Set from Apache Beat’s leading lady, Ilirjana Alushaj!

Photo Booth by Wet Paint (www.itswetpaint.com)

Coco66 | 66 Greenpoint Ave. (btwn Franklin & West St.)
7pm Doors | 21+ | $8