The Empty Bottle has announced that, for the first time ever, it will offer perk-heavy “Friends of Bottle” year-long concert passes for upcoming Bottle shows in 2012.

The “FOB” pass will be offered at two levels: basic ($150) and Gold ($500). The basic level allows free entry to any show under $10; skipping the line privileges; an Empty Bottle t-shirt; 15 percent off Bite Cafe (between door and showtime); 15 percent off Empty Bottle merch; a free drink (up to $5) and members-only access to pre-sales for shows $10 and up; and invites to special VIP events. Gold allows all of the above AND free admission to any price Empty Bottle or Empty Bottle presents show.

Via the “FOB” pass fine print:
“We’ve never extended our friendship to our patrons quite like this before, but we are pleased as punch that you want to bask in the warmth of our boozy embrace.

Best of all, you get a special laminated FOB members-only card. The card is only good for one person’s admission and is non-transferable. Misuse results in revoking of privileges without refund.

For more information or to purchase the FOB passes click here (basic) and/or here (gold).