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Posted over 4 years ago
Well folks, I have been dealt the crushing blow I've only read about until now. My favorite venue, "Starr Hill Music Hall":http://www.starrhill.com/Events, is closing its doors tomorrow night. I felt like I could cry when I read "the news":http://www.starrhill.com/NewsItem/132. Sure, the floor felt like it could collapse under the weight of 400 dancing hippies - sure, it got hotter than hades in there - but it was _my_ spot. The sound quality was always superior, and the intimacy between the crowd and performers was unrivaled. Looks like they're moving all of their shows to a new location, "the Satellite Ballroom":http://www.satelliteballroom.com/. And I don't particularly like the group that's performing the farewell show tomorrow night, so I guess this is goodbye... To add insult to injury - I can't find YouTube footage of a single show I've attended there! At least there's audio - here's some Dark Star Orchestra, caught them many times at good 'ole Starr Hill :{
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Comments (17)

  1. mister gary at work again
    mister gary at work again says Aw man, I hate losing good venues. In Detroit in the late 90's, there was this awesome all-ages venue (run by a guy who later became a close acquaintance of mine) called the IO. I love, love, LOVED this place, though it barely kept the doors open for a year. Such a sad thing, saying goodbye to great music holes. **pours out a 40 for Starr Hill**
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  2. jimmybearpearson
    jimmybearpearson says My heart sincerely goes out to you. When I was in college, there was a wonderful, geodesic dome deathtrap called P.B. Scotts up the hill in Blowing Rock. They eventually closed it due to hazards and age... But before they did? I saw B.B. King (with about 100 other people). I saw EARLY R.E.M. (gardening at night with 120 of my closest school buds). The Outlaws, Lots of others. I still miss it. But BOY was it a wonderful part of my history.
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  3. SatisfiedMind614
    SatisfiedMind614 says My favorite venue closed on the 3rd...its so sad! I had so many great times there...i am so glad I am leaving town, i can't imagine a Columbus without Little Brothers...it just wouldnt be the same... I feel your pain, its like losing a family friend...hang in there Kat
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  4. kat3260
    kat3260 says mister gary - awww you didn't have to pour out a *whole* 40 - the concert gods have done enough today :P it is quite sad for me, though I don't go to many indoor shows during the summer. But it's definitely gonna be weird this fall when I have to visit the replacement venue. jimmybear - B.B King and Lucille up close and personal. Wow! And The Outlaws!!! I'd miss that venue too. Hopefully I'll find a new favorite real soon...
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  5. Charley Rogulewski
    Charley Rogulewski says that sucks, but it always happens. think how pissed ppl were when the Fillmore East closed and became a bank.
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  6. kat3260
    kat3260 says Blair - Thank you. I really do feel silly for being so sad. That's why I had to turn to MOG where people understand these things. You'll take any chance to zing that moving out west thing in there, won't ya? :P
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  7. kat3260
    kat3260 says Charley - excellent point - life, and more importantly MUSIC, will go on :D
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  8. Dale
    Dale says I've never had the misfortune of losing a favorite live music venue, but I have lost a few dance clubs in my life, so I empty a liter of tap water at your loss.
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  9. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Sorry to hear that you are losing your favourite venue - such places really do work their way into one's heart, but at least you have fabulous memories to carry. Great song post!
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  10. kat3260
    kat3260 says Dale - consider yourself a lucky man. As of yesterday, I had no clue that I had lost my favorite venue, so I was there with ya. Thanks for the tap water :P Girlcrawl - It's a shame that I took that place for granted. Stupidly, I hadn't even considered the prospect of them closing the doors. But you're right - the memories, although they're very hazy in spots, will always be with me. Glad you enjoyed the song - the Dark Star Orchestra was insane in that venue
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  11. Rawkkiddoh
    Rawkkiddoh says Ouch, had a similar moment this year when Glam Slam closed its doors. Made me think of all the great shows I had seen there,
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  12. chucky
    chucky says That sucks.
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  13. kat3260
    kat3260 says Yeah, I'm remembering mine now - Dark Star Orchestra x3, Donna the Buffalo, Steve Kimock Band, Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon, Derek Trucks Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Hot Tuna - I must be leaving a few out, but those were the big names...sigh...but now I get to pick a new favorite, which is cool
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  14. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says Darlin - I am so sad to hear it... it really hurts to lose a venue. I still sting over the loss of The Point !!! First round's on me come the 16th !!!
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  15. RGM
    RGM says That el' Chue'pa's Bue'Che'! Sorry Babe's! You Gots Meez Symps'...
    Permalink posted 07/06/2007
  16. Lyla
    Lyla says dude, starr hill fucking closed? i've seen so many great fucking shows there and they just CLOSE, just like that? uck. it's like all the pieces of my wasted youth are slowly disappearing, or something. i mean, the place was old, but not THAT bad. bastards. anyhow, no worries about the decemberists, i'll harangue someone into going eventually (i hope, lol).
    Permalink posted 07/10/2007
  17. steve g53
    steve g53 says

    fyi, somethings never die. I just purchased the old PBScott's dome .It.s sitting atop a three story home in the boone mountain area and i'm totaly refurbishing the entire building. The walls have allot of stories to tell. any old photos or info would be appreciated   Steve G.

    Permalink posted 05/24/2009

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