Midway Stadium
Midway Stadium was built in 1982. It was located at 1771 Energy Park Drive. It was…
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EMU Ballroom, Eugene
The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is the student union building of the University of Oregon in …
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Variety Theatre
The Variety Theatre opened on Nov. 24, 1927, with a screening of Clara Bow’s…
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Bearsville Record House
Bearsville Record House was built in 1873 and holds a place in American Rock and…
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First Avenue
Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020, First Avenue is one of the longest…
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Saint Andrew’s Hall
Opened on January 18, 1908, Saint Andrew’s Hall is a concert venue located in Detroit, Michigan…
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Bearsville Studios And Records
Bearsville Studio was opened in 1969 by Albert Grossman, an entrepreneur…
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Park Center In Charlotte NC hosted Pink Floyd And Others
On November 9th, 1969 Janis Joplin played to a sellout crowd. This would be one of her last…
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University of Georgia – Mike Mills, Peter Buck, Bill Berry and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.
Many musicians attended/graduated from the University including:
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The Rathskeller aka “The Rat” – Former Location
Now the location of the Hotel Commonwealth, The Rathskeller (akaThe Rat) was a Kenmore Square live…
Read MoreBoston Garden – Originally Known As “Boston Madison Square Garden”
The Garden opened on November 17, 1928 and was originally known as …
Read MoreAustin City Limits Music Festival – Zilker Park
The Festival is an annual event that takes place every Fall on 46-acres in…
Read MoreThe Crocodile Café In Seattle The Home Of Secret Grunge Concerts
Considered the Seattle rock scene’s home away from home, The Crocodile…
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Back Album Cover Location Of “Murmur” by R.E.M.
A train trestle in Athens, GA was featured on the back cover of the original…
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St Mary’s Episcopal Church – Location Of First R.E.M. Concert
On April 5, 1980, R.E.M. played their first-ever concert at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Athens.
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40 Watt Club
The 40 Watt Club has been one of the launching pads for musical groups in the South…
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Rickenbacker International
The Rickenbacker International Corporation (RIC) grew out of the first company founded for the sole purpose of…
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Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Among the artists who have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame are…
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Criteria Studios – Derek & the Dominoes “Layla”, Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Blvd”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” Recorded Here
Many classic recordings were made here including James Brown’s “I Feel Good”, Aretha Franklin’s…
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