Cryptkeeper Five may not be
as well known as they deserve
is because of where they are
from. Trenton is truly an under-
ground music scene. In fact, the
best club to play runs shows in
the basement. The city not only
carries its underdog reputation
with pride, but it has a very punk
rock feel to it. Looking back,
even with shows throughout the
country and across Europe, Ott
says many of his favorite perfor-
mances took place in the Millhill
basement.
Some think of Trenton and in-
stantly think of crime, but Ott
says punk rock is usually found
in the bad parts of every town.
Ironically, it not only survives
but thrives there with everybody
getting along and enjoying the
show. Ott thinks Trenton was
meant to have an underground
vibe, but he still imagines what
could be.
“I feel Trenton is like a little nest
that’s going to hatch at some
point,” he said. “People care for
it and people love the city. If
you’re from Trenton and you live
around Trenton, you kind of have
a love for it. You want to see
good things happen for it.”
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Shows at Mill Hill, Trenton
October 27
with Hot Blood, Doc Rotten,
The Carousers
November 22
with St. James & The Apostles,
Pissed!, Meeko Brando
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