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A tale of two venues. Dobbs Returns, Connie's Ric Rac Says Goodbye.

by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/18/21 7:38 pm | updated: 06/18/21 7:38 pm

Running a music venue is never an easy task, and the past 15-months has pushed many in the business to the brink and beyond. Theaters and venues were the first to close and will be the last to fully reopen. Unlike other shuttered businesses, they also had little means to generate any revenue while shuttered. There was no work from home, curbside pickup, drinks-to-go, or outside seating for the live music experience. There is a light at the end of the tunnel now. Shows are being booked and people will be able to get together in person again soon. Many venues will be back by the fall and some have dates over the summer.

Unfortunately, there were many casualties in the past year across the country. Boot & Saddle on South Broad Street in Philadelphia was closed in November 2020 by the owners so they could focus on keeping their other venue, Union Transfer, afloat. This week on Wednesday, 6/16, it was announced that Connie's Ric Rac located on 9th Street in the Italian Market in South Philadelphia would also be closing. The venue had hosted local bands, open mics, comedy, and more since 2006. South Philly Barbacoa will be taking over the space.

There are always new opportunities brewing in the Philly music scene. Ron Dangler and business partner Angelo Rullo will be resurrecting a legendary music venue now sitting dormant on South Street. Located at 304 South Street, it started at J.C. Dobbs in 1975 and ran through mid 90's. It played host to many bands on tour before they were big name acts like Nirvana, Soul Asylum, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, and Green Day. It changed ownership and name to the Pontiac Grille for a number of years into the 2000s. Another group tried its turn with The Legendary Dobbs until closing it 5 years ago. The new owners plan to call it "Dobbs on South." The first floor will be a music venue open to all local artists, not just rock. Upstairs will be a sports bar.

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