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The Toilet Boys to Be Featured in Upcoming Documentary

April 18, 2002 — NYC's own Toilet Boys are set to be featured in an upcoming feature-length documentary called "Last Night at SqueezeBox..." which chronicles the underground rock and roll scene in New York City during the 1990s. The movie is filled with performances and interviews of many downtown New York legends and notable celebrities such as John Waters, Debbie Harry, Jayne County, John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask (of Hedwig fame) and Joey Ramone, seeing the 'Boys in fine company.

This film tells the story of a party called "SqueezeBox," created by a group of gay men who wanted a place to go where they could listen to hardcore, punk, glam, and alternative rock, and see live bands perform without feeling threatened by the often discriminatory environment of rock clubs. What resulted was a "scene" which hadn't been seen in New York nightlife since the days of Max's Kansas City, the Mudd Club, and the Peppermint Lounge. SqueezeBox was the initial support system for many hot bands: SpaceHog and the Toilet Boys to name just two.

The documentary captures many colorful characters that were outcasts in their communities. The freedom and acceptance found at SqueezeBox was inspiring. The story is told from the perspective of the seven-year anniversary and final SqueezeBox bash that happened in May 2001. It's an exciting look into a rock-and-roll party where all were accepted. SqueezeBox was a place where sexual barriers were challenged and dreams came true.

The movie is tentatively slated for this summer.

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