Note: Book Purchases are available as an add-on to your ticket purchase.

The Marquee Club at bergenPAC presents an author talk and Q&A on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00pm to spotlight Positively Fourth and Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club, The Bottom Line. This exclusive evening features Bottom Line co-founder Allan Pepper and music journalist Billy Altman, who co-authored the book, sharing anecdotes and perspectives from the club’s 30-year-plus history.

Moderated by local radio personality Jerry Treacy, the event will also unveil a gallery of rare photographs taken by long-time club photographer Peter Cunningham. Many of the images are featured in the book, with some never before seen publicly.

The recently released book is a behind-the-scenes chronicle of the legendary Greenwich Village music club. The Bottom Line was the site of many iconic music moments:

* Bruce Springsteen’s career-making stand in August 1975
* Dolly Parton’s first New York City performance in 1977
* Harry Chapin’s 1981 milestone 2,000th concert
* The annual holiday-themed “The Downtown Messiah”

Allan Pepper and Billy Altman will be signing books after the discussion.

WFDU DJ Bobby Jay will be joining Opie and the WFDU team as well.

Doors 6:00 I Show 7:00 pm