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Since we have been denied the opportunity to attend live music shows for the past year, let's talk about some of our favorite music venues, both active and defunct. Unfortunately, some of the ones we still consider active might be close to flipping to defunct if we don't get the show on the road again here soon.
I'll get us started:
The Backyard- Bee Cave, TX: Now defunct, The Backyard was an intimate outdoor venue that was once upon a time way outside of Austin, but got swallowed up by urban sprawl and sold out for $$. Saw amazing shows there ranging from Willie to Widespread Panic and everything in between. Miss that place.
Tip's Uptown- NOLA: Actually almost closed a couple of years ago but Stanton Moore and an investment group saved the day and bought them out. Incredible memories of shows both upstairs and downstairs and center stage and the back wall. Left this venue at sunrise too many times to count. Can't wait to get back.
Fillmore- NOLA: Just a couple years old now. The venue is new, nice and clean unlike the other NOLA favorites. Caught a George Porter show there Jazzfest 2019 and was blown away by the acoustics/sound.
Fitzgerald's - Houston: Now defunct, but a legendary venue in the Houston music scene for years, including my high school years in H-town.
Maple Leaf- NOLA: One of the best music venues in the city. Miss the Monday night Papa Grows Funk gigs there. Rebirth Brass Band on Tuesday nights is still a good time. Grab a meal at Jacque-Imo before a show. One of the better experiences in NOLA
The Black Cat- 6th street Austin: Now defunct. Back when you could go to 6th street without full body armor, The Black Cat was host to some legendary artists. College days we would catch Soulhat on Monday(I think, maybe Tuesday-long time ago) and enjoy free hot dogs and $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon. RIP Black Cat
Also a shout out to the now defunct La Zona Rosa and Austin Music Hall. RIP.
And of course the venerable sites like Red Rocks, The Gorge and Radio City Music Hall. Caught a David Gilmour RCMH show a few years agoa nd couldn't believe how perfect the sound was.
Share some of your favorites.
I'll get us started:
The Backyard- Bee Cave, TX: Now defunct, The Backyard was an intimate outdoor venue that was once upon a time way outside of Austin, but got swallowed up by urban sprawl and sold out for $$. Saw amazing shows there ranging from Willie to Widespread Panic and everything in between. Miss that place.
Tip's Uptown- NOLA: Actually almost closed a couple of years ago but Stanton Moore and an investment group saved the day and bought them out. Incredible memories of shows both upstairs and downstairs and center stage and the back wall. Left this venue at sunrise too many times to count. Can't wait to get back.
Fillmore- NOLA: Just a couple years old now. The venue is new, nice and clean unlike the other NOLA favorites. Caught a George Porter show there Jazzfest 2019 and was blown away by the acoustics/sound.
Fitzgerald's - Houston: Now defunct, but a legendary venue in the Houston music scene for years, including my high school years in H-town.
Maple Leaf- NOLA: One of the best music venues in the city. Miss the Monday night Papa Grows Funk gigs there. Rebirth Brass Band on Tuesday nights is still a good time. Grab a meal at Jacque-Imo before a show. One of the better experiences in NOLA
The Black Cat- 6th street Austin: Now defunct. Back when you could go to 6th street without full body armor, The Black Cat was host to some legendary artists. College days we would catch Soulhat on Monday(I think, maybe Tuesday-long time ago) and enjoy free hot dogs and $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon. RIP Black Cat
Also a shout out to the now defunct La Zona Rosa and Austin Music Hall. RIP.
And of course the venerable sites like Red Rocks, The Gorge and Radio City Music Hall. Caught a David Gilmour RCMH show a few years agoa nd couldn't believe how perfect the sound was.
Share some of your favorites.
