Awesome news from Jessica and Clark Case, the couple who purchased Buster's last summer...they signed a lease today on The Old Tarr Distillery building on Manchester Street! Check out this article I wrote about it for BizLex.com if you're interested in more info. The new venue isn't expected to open until August -- they don't take possession until May because of events already scheduled there, and then there will be lots of construction to be had.....including NEW BATHROOMS! A complete luxury and foreign concept for Buster's fans. No worries though, Jessica said they plan on keeping the ole pool tables and jukebox intact (except maybe recovering the pool tables and adding a few of the old 'punk classics' to the jukebox).
The Cases hired a booking agent and are really planning on focusing on the new space as a high-caliber music venue, and anyone who's been there (2007's Beaux Arts Ball; Hemlock music festival feat. Will Oldham) has seen the potential that has in store. The place is huge -- almost 11,00 sq feet -- and can fit over 700 people, so this could potentially fill a void in Lexington music venues. I know that a lot of people who frequented Buster's over the past couple years may not know the Cases really well, but my conversations with Jessica have been very positive. The Cases really want to keep the authentic grungy old-school Buster's feeling and are really interested in public input, so feel free to leave comments about what you hope to see happen down there!
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wow. so what was all this hub bub about it being relocated to broadway around short?
ReplyDeleteAlso, after the hard time the Dame has had filling its larger spot (two rooms, 300+ each) is this really the best idea? And so far out? Im all about building up Distillery District but jesus that place is a cave.
Great Blog, SA! -
ReplyDeleteYour hip writing style is just what this world needs. Oh, and love, sweet love, of course.
So who were the former owners of Buster's? I used to hang out there 10-15 years ago, when Grant, a Scottish guy, and John, a skinny punker, were the bartenders. Just curious.
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