"My favorite club in Queens is the one and only, iconic and legendary Encore," said DMC of Run-DMC. "It was right across the street from the Jamaica bus terminal. Everybody knew The Encore and the club even had its own national anthem which was "Encore" by Cheryl Lynn."
Geechie Dan, tape archivist, collector, and co-host of Planet of the Tapes on Rock The Bells Radio, echoed DMC. "The Encore was right across from the Jamaica bus terminal on Merrick Blvd," he said. "I'll never forget DMC's birthday party there on Memorial Day weekend in '87, he said that everyone from Hollis could get in free and it was packed. I also remember seeing Grandmaster Vic, U.T.F.O. X Clan and EPMD. The club changed names to Mysteries and I remember 50 Cent performed 'How To Rob' and Q Tip performed 'Vivrant Thing' there around '99 or so. The club eventually became part of the Jamaica library."