Black Cherry Lounge
Itchy often gathers round the boss' desk of a morning in anticipation
of an envelope being opened, so attending the launch of Nottingham's
newest 'club' experience had us practically wetting ourselves with
excitement. The Black Cherry Lounge was once The Rig; a hangout for
motor bike fanatics and those who were kicked out of festivals for
crowd surfing. The venue has since been attacked by the Changing Rooms
crew on acid, and features lavish red sofas and half naked women on the
walls (pictures, not real, living ones). Itchy sampled the creative
cocktail menu, and so did everyone else judging by the number of times
we nearly slipped on the lethal, ice-strewn floor. Itchy's ears were
'treated' to sounds from the 80s and 90s, but left just as Rihanna was
asking what her name was. Itchy thinks this venue is like Kerry Katona;
trying too hard, and hiding its true identity. Give it a few weeks and
The Rig crew will have it rocking again.
Kelly Holgate


