R.I.P. Steve Mach 1959-2011
Steve was the coolest of the CBGBs punk rock employees. He was the Head Lighting Director there for over ten years. Steve brought together many live shows under the name Action Cat Productions. He was an animal lover and a friend to all cats. He also was one of the regulars at CBGB’s Alchemy Goth event and often requested The Lords of the New Church. Steve’s own bands included, the blondie-eque punk rock band Charm School aka Skrap, the glam rock / new wave band The Vamps & the pop metal/glam rock band Skin & Bones. I’ve included a picture of Steve on stage. I remember he was so proud of this picture at the time.
Goodbye Steve. You are greatly missed.
–DJ Jason
Photo by Matt O’Halloran
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What People Are Saying
Absolution is the best party in the scene. I think everyone should support it. ...Show your support to the ppl who paved the way for us to do what we do. ...The kind of vibe you can only get over time and hard work.
Gunnie Divinity
Absolution NYC
2011-11-13T17:48:20-05:00
Gunnie Divinity
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/i-danced-my-ass-off-at-the-3-events-ive-attended-since-december/
This night has quite literally THE BEST music in the Goth/Industrial scene in NYC. I can't get a decent dance experience anywhere else. Thank you so much for all you do for people like me who are into the Goth scene and do not want to change!
Wendy
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:54:38-04:00
Wendy
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/this-night-has-quite-literally-the-best-music-in-the-gothindustrial-scene-in-nyc-i-cant-get-a-decent-dance-experience-anywhere-else-thank-you-so-much-for-all-you-do-for-people-like-me-who-are-int/
Absolution is a great place to hang out where the service is good and the music is best to lose yourself in. Good show! Cheers!
John
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:55:52-04:00
John
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/absolution-is-a-great-place-to-hang-out-where-the-service-is-good-and-the-music-is-best-to-lose-yourself-in-good-show-cheers/
I danced my ass off at the 3 events I've attended since December.
–E
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:47:15-04:00
–E
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5315/
Been going to Absolution for a while now, it's definitely New York's best weekly gothic party.
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:50:32-04:00
Been going to Absolution for a while now, it's definitely New York's best weekly gothic party. https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5316/
Looooove this night!! I wish I lived closer, I would be there every week!! This is one of the best nights on the East Coast!!
–Stacy A
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:52:23-04:00
–Stacy A
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5317/
Observe the Absolution guestbook! It is a thing of beauty and modern technology. I can't wait to get to NYC so I can actually go to the club. :)
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:40:31-04:00
Observe the Absolution guestbook! It is a thing of beauty and modern technology. I can't wait to get to NYC so I can actually go to the club. :) https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5318/
I love Absolution ! Thank you DJ Jason & DJ Xtine for keeping the faith. NYC wouldn't have anything without this party. All of the other clubs I've been to recently have hipster fake-goth and technorave fake-industrial music. I am glad there's still a place to hear new and old tunes that are fun and good. I am going to buy you each a mixed drink next week You guys deserve it.
–Michelle Spencer
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:45:13-04:00
–Michelle Spencer
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5319/
Hey,thanks for everything. I'll be back again soon with some friends.
–Billy Stevenson
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:42:58-04:00
–Billy Stevenson
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5320/
I WILL RETURN AGAIN AND OBSERVE
–Victor
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:49:59-04:00
–Victor
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5321/
So happy to see Absolution alive and well again. I miss the old nights of dancing away and going home feeling absolutely wonderful.The DJ's spin excellent music. It has been and still is all exquisite and delicious. Thank you Thank you Dj jason and family for such wonderful times.
–Madame Rose Noire
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:38:22-04:00
–Madame Rose Noire
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5322/
Thanks for all the fun times!
–DJ Angztek
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:36:37-04:00
–DJ Angztek
https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5323/
Thank you Sir Ledyard and X-Tine for a fun and very slippery evening!
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:35:10-04:00
Thank you Sir Ledyard and X-Tine for a fun and very slippery evening! https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5324/
These guys really know how to throw an amazing event... I've been going for many years, and they are "absolutely" the real deal!
Absolution NYC
2011-10-27T16:36:38-04:00
These guys really know how to throw an amazing event... I've been going for many years, and they are "absolutely" the real deal! https://absolution.nyc/testimonials/5325/
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Absolution NYC
This is so sad, I never even got to meet Steve in person although Jason spoke to him on the phone and online. This is a terrible tragedy.
I am happy to say I got to meet him and be friends with him since the late 80's. I last saw him at his reunion shows in NYC . And kept in contact on his FB page. I along with all his other friends are deeply sorrowed by his passing. Steve was a wonderful person and a good friend to cats and all his friends. He is… and will be.. greatly missed.
Diviana
Steve was a great guy,kind to everyone including me.While staying in NYC Steve and I would go to the Scrap Bar and then stay out most of the night talking. He was a great person and will surly be missed. I just can't get past the way he died but I find solis in the fact that he will be remembered,celebrated and forever loved by all the human and animl hearts he touched. Steve you were one of a kind. I miss you.
There is going to be a memorial benefit in Baltimore for Steve Mach on October 23rd with many performers and local celebrities donating their efforts to Steve's funeral costs.
The NYC memorial's date has yet to be announced.
There will be a NYC Steve Mach Memorial at R-Bar on December 1st starting at 6:00pm
facebook event invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=286626298038118