(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents an evening featuring Bottom Line co-founder Allan Pepper and music journalist Billy Altman, who co-authored the book Positively Fourth and Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club, The Bottom Line on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00pm.
This evening features Bottom Line co-founder Allan Pepper and music journalist Billy Altman 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.
Tickets are $25 and available for purchase online. Bergen Performing Arts Center is located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
Note: Book Purchases are available as an add-on to your ticket purchase. Allan Pepper and Billy Altman will be signing books after the discussion.
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:
There are multiple performances including:
Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ
Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
