Despite JWZ's snark in blocking HN-originated links, please do have a look at his blogpost from about 12 minutes ago:

https://www.dnalounge.com/backstage/log/2016/12/19.html

Unfortunately it would appear (from the declining attendance figures) that SF gentrification has succeeded in "draining the swamp" of his would-be attendance base, to detrimental effect.

But it is quite bold, what he has done. If you live in the bay area, or even visit occasionally - please do give his club (and his pizza restaurant) your strongest support.

Like he says, "hitting Like isn't enough."