The partners envision a scenario in which a band could start out playing the Duck Room, move up to Delmar Hall on its next visit, then graduate to the Pageant. “It’ll be desirable for bands as their career moves upward,” Edwards said.

Delmar Hall has about the same capacity as St. Louis venues the Ready Room and the Old Rock House. Regardless of any current venue, Hagin said Delmar Hall would have an impact.

“St. Louis is an expanding market for music, and there’s room for everybody,” he said. “If your venue is well run and you have dedicated ownership and treat the public and artists the way they should be treated, I think you’ll be fine. Provide a first-class place, and they’ll enjoy it. We’re treating it seriously but want to have fun at the end of the day.”

St. Louis Alderman Lyda Krewson supports the arrival of Delmar Hall.

“I think it’s exciting for the city to have a midsize music venue like that, and the Loop is the perfect spot for it, where we all come together to enjoy food, music, drink and each other,” Krewson said. “I think it completes the circle for music venues in St. Louis.”

The building will be renovated with a stage, box office, green room, hospitality area and patio. There will be two tiers on the floor and no balcony.