Sad news on the venue front: According to a post from yesterday on the venue’s Facebook page, Downtown Music Hall, the longtime home to many of the area’s metal, hardcore and hip-hop shows, will be closing as of Jan. 1.

I’m presuming this was written by venue owner Samantha Allen: “Here is the deal. I have been searching for the right words to say for the last few weeks. But word is spreading fast and I need to face the truth finally. As of Jan. 1st Downtown Music Hall will be closed. I could explain to you all the who, what, where and hows but that is too long and complicated of a situation. The thing that you all need to know is that I love you all and this has been the most amazing adventure of my life.”


Ask anyone who has ever owned a venue or booked talent and that person will almost assuredly tell you that it’s a tough and often unforgiving business. Allen wrote that she’ll be taking a break for a bit, then will get back to booking shows. Still, it’s always a bummer when a good venue closes its doors. According to the post, there will be a farewell series of shows from Dec. 17-21.

Note that Tuesday’s The Sword concert has been moved to Juanita’s.


Read Allen’s entire note after the jump.

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