Neumos owners Steven Severin, Jason Lajeunesse, and Mike Meckling are adding another bunker to their fortress of fun, music, and general debauchery, which already includes Neumos, the adjoined Moe Bar, and Fish Fry. The basement—formerly filled with junk from previous incarnations of the venue and a smaller VIP room—has been gutted, and construction is underway for the as-of-yet unnamed 21-and-over addition. Major structural changes to bring the space up to code will involve a dedicated entrance and stairway and downstairs bathrooms. They also plan to install major soundproofing between the new space and Neumos, as shows will take place in both venues simultaneously. "We're going to soundproof it like a bank vault," Severin says. "I told them I don't want to hear any bass, anything at all."

Severin says they plan on a art deco design with two bars, and the space will be versatile, able to host DJs and/or bands, or just stay open as a place to hang out. "We're going to be open seven nights a week," he says. "It will feel really cozy and comfortable. A place that will be nice for just chillin' and rocking out to bands or dancing. Lots of bands are going to be a better fit down there, and it's going to allow us to put on a LOT more local shows, which I'm really excited about." They'll eventually be hiring a dedicated talent buyer, but for now Severin and Lajeunesse will handle booking duties. Stay tuned to Line Out and we'll eventually get up some pictures of the buildout.