The Blue Note (Columbia, Missouri) facts for kids
The Blue Note facing Ninth Street
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| Location | 17 North 9th Street Columbia, Missouri 65201 United States |
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| Public transit |  Go COMO |
| Owner | Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie |
| Type | Music venue |
| Capacity | 835 |
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| Opened | 1980 |
| Renovated | Dec 31, 2014 |
The Blue Note is a popular music venue located in Columbia, Missouri. It's part of the historic North Ninth Street Historic District. Richard King and Phil Costello started this cool place in 1980.
The first Blue Note was at a different spot before moving to its current home on Ninth Street in the early 1990s. This new location used to be an old vaudeville theater, which means it hosted many different kinds of shows. In October 2014, Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie became the new owners.
Even though it's not a huge place, The Blue Note has hosted many famous bands and musicians. Some big names that have played there include Phish, R.E.M., Chuck Berry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. Every summer, they also have a special concert series called "Ninth Street Summerfest."
Rose Music Hall: The Blue Note's Sister Venue
Rose Music Hall is another music spot located nearby in the North Village Arts District. People often call it "The Blue Note's little sister." Richard King also started this venue, and it's now owned by Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie, just like The Blue Note.
Rose Music Hall usually hosts smaller bands and artists. However, it has also featured some musicians who later became very famous. Some of the artists who performed there before they were widely known include Arcade Fire, Spoon, and Portugal. The Man.
Forrest Rose Park is right next to Rose Music Hall. The staff from Rose Music Hall and The Blue Note help take care of the park. Since 2008, this park has been a cool outdoor spot for concerts and performances.
See also
- University of Missouri School of Music
Images for kids
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A view of the parking lot near The Blue Note.
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The bright marquee sign of The Blue Note.
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