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Because of its location, Philadelphia was an easy place for bands from New York City and Washington, D.C. to play concerts. Venues such as the Elk's Center, Love Hall, Long March, Community Education Center (CEC) and Abe's Steaks, a small hoagie shop, regularly held hardcore punk shows during the 1980s. WEL Records played a role with their ...
Pages in category "Nightclubs in Philadelphia" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Black Banana; C.
The Empire Rock Club was owned by Rick Blatstein who also owned the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia. [ 1 ] Jon Bon Jovi , singer of the popular rock band Bon Jovi , discovered Cinderella at the club, introducing them to representatives of the music business. [ 2 ]
The Catacombs Nightclub was a gay after-hours club in Philadelphia that played underground dance music, a precursor to house music. [1] Additionally, Catacombs was responsible for the creation of the dance music genre "Philly Classics". The club was a cultural center for music industry professionals and artists of diverse backgrounds in the ...
In the late 1980s, South Street became one of the city's main tourist attractions. Tourists flocked to the nightlife that South Street had accumulated over the years, and the "neighborhood" community aspect was gradually stripped from it. Many of the South Street clubs have closed, replaced by chain stores and shops to cater to tourists. [5]
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Exene Cervenka performing with X at the Chestnut Cabaret in July 1986. Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th and Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [1] It opened in 1978 and closed in 1994, then it reopened in 2009 renamed the Blockley [2] [3] before its closure in 2013.
A 70s theme establishment with lava lamps and disco music, Revolutions opened in 1996 at Broadway at the Beach. It closed in 2015, as Broadway at the Beach underwent several renovations.