Editor's Note: The venerable Starlab Studios of Somerville is one of our area's most vital DIY institutions. But the multimedia production space has found itself in a battle with its current building owner at 453 Somerville Avenue, and on Wednesday night, hosted a fundraiser at the Middle East in Cambridge to combat rising legal costs. On the bill were the Dazies, CreaturoS, Mini Dresses, and the Furniture, a proper rock and roll show before a second fundraiser party arrives January 29 at Bit Fest’s Bitlab in Everett. "Thanks to all buddies (and new buddies) that came out, played music, bought raffle tickets and said supportive things [Wednesday] night!" writes Starlab's Matt Price on Facebook. "It's honestly very touching to have all of your support and we will continue to fight for our right to party, thanks to you!" Check out Eddy Leiva's photo gallery for Vanyaland below, and click here to donate to Starlab's cause. [Featured photo of the Dazies' Mikey Holland]
