Lupo's/ Strand

Lupo’s/ The Strand

Former Location – 

Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Signage

Lupo’s Original Sign

Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel was the brainchild of Rich Lupo. The Boston native moved to Providence to attend Brown University. Lupo stated that his dream was to own a club where Bo Diddley would play. The recently renovated theater is, as of September 23, 2017, known as the Strand Ballroom and Theatre.

Notable Concerts Held At Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Include:

January 19, 2005 – George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic
October 27, 2001 – They Might Be Giants
May 19, 1998 – Gov’t Mule
April 17, 1996 – Ani DiFranco
September 9, 1995 – Better Than Ezra
March 3, 1995 – Buddy Guy
October 28, 1993 – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
April 18, 1988 – NRBQ
February 24, 1985 – Toots & The Maytals
November 30, 1984 – Los Lobos
November 17, 1977 – Ramones

Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
79 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903