Traxx

Trashy, Grimy, Disgusting. NOTHING worth this experience. Ugh.

Pretty rundown but can't get much easier to get to. Saw a friend's band play here; wouldn't have come otherwise despite being within a 30-second walk of the LIRR, not my kinda crowd.

Rising from the ashes of the old All Aboard Pub, Traxx is the proverbial phoenix that continues to burn, beckoning hard rockers from all corners of the land to come down, get an earfull of some tasty licks and start the weekend off right!  Live rock n' roll bands take the stage here on Friday and Saturday Night Rocks. . . sometimes you'll even catch a "tribute" act.  Soundman "Chopper" Bill calls up and casts out a very drum-heavy mix, miked double bass in your face, so if you're an axe-man, turn up your stage volume up to eleven, mates. The furnishings, distractions, and decor at Traxx are kept minimal so as not to compete with the blistering music: Partyin' and drinkin' are the preferred practices, a no-brainer, and nothing fancy. . . bottled beers, shots, or mixed drinks in plastic cups.  If you're lucky, The Den Mother of Metal may be behind the bar, serving 'em up. . . All-in-all, a no-frills scene and classic atmosphere, easily accessed by the LIRR (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lirr-long-island-railroad-ronkonkoma-branch-ronkonkoma#hrid:ni5bOBp-KFnJ42RT08FTAQ/query:lirr">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>). Drawback at Traxx is your faced with a cover.  This place also plays host to the occasional dance night, and hardcore shows on Sunday afternoons.