Andy's Bar, a historic live music venue in Denton, Texas, is closing its doors after nearly three decades. The closure comes as a surprise to many, despite strong ticket sales, as bar sales and tips had been declining. Spune, the company that managed Andy's, cited economic factors and its commitment to other projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as reasons for the closure.
Andy's Bar , a beloved live music venue in Denton , Texas , is closing its doors at the end of February. The news was announced on Facebook by Charlie DeBolt, the booker for Spune , the company that has managed Andy's for the past few years. DeBolt stated that the venue's lease was not being renewed, marking the end of an era for the historic building. Andy's Bar , established in 1994, occupied the ground floor of a three-story building dating back to 1877.
The building itself has a rich history, having previously served as a grocery store, movie theater (first named the Ritz Theater and later the Plaza Theater), and even briefly as an adult film venue known as the Rathole. The closure of Andy's Bar comes as a surprise to many, especially since ticket sales were reportedly strong. However, bar sales and, consequently, bartender tips had been declining. Erica Pipes, a bartender at Andy's for 13 years, expressed her sadness at the news, lamenting the impact on the local music scene and the bands who relied on the venue. Annette Marin, owner of Spune, cited economic factors and the company's commitment to other projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as reasons for the closure. While the closing of Andy's Bar is a significant loss for the Denton music community, DeBolt remains optimistic. He believes that other established venues in Denton, such as Rubber Gloves, Dan's Silverleaf, and Harvest House, as well as smaller DIY spaces, will continue to thrive. DeBolt also emphasized the importance of supporting local venues to prevent similar closures in the future. Despite the closure, DeBolt is planning to host a final event at Andy's Bar, a fundraiser for the Denton Water Project on February 11th. He will also be producing the fifth and final edition of VALOWEEN, an Anti-Valentine's Day event featuring local bands covering national acts, on February 10th.
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