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== History == |
== History == |
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T.T. the Bear's originally began in 1973, being regarded as something of a [[dive bar]], located around the corner from its present location. In March 1984 the owner, Bonney Bouley, relocated the venue to 10 Brookline St. and reopening it as as a [[rock and roll]] club.<ref>http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/article/20150519/NEWS/150516312</ref> For over 30 years, TT's has been a prominent venue within the Boston music scene; it continues to play host to both national touring acts and local bands and 250 nights each year feature live music.<ref>http://www.vanyaland.com/2015/05/15/after-40-years-of-rock-and-roll-t-t-the-bears-place-will-reportedly-close-this-summer/</ref> |
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The building was purchased by Joseph and Nabil Sater, owners of the adjacent [[The Middle East (nightclub)|Middle East]] restaurant and music venue complex |
In December 2014 The building was purchased by Joseph and Nabil Sater, owners of the adjacent [[The Middle East (nightclub)|Middle East]] restaurant and music venue complex. In May 2015, it was announced that an agreement on a new lease could not be made and that the club would be closing. TT's last night is set for July 25, 2015.<ref>http://www.vanyaland.com/2015/05/18/t-t-the-bears-place-owner-bonney-bouley-announces-final-night-for-cambridge-rock-club/</ref> |
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Sater has stated that he would like the venue to remain as a home to some sort of nightlife.<ref>http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/article/20150519/NEWS/150516312</ref> |
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== Notable musical performances == |
== Notable musical performances == |
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T.T. the Bear's Place (often referred as T.T. the Bear's or, simply, TT's) is a live music venue at Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
History
T.T. the Bear's originally began in 1973, being regarded as something of a dive bar, located around the corner from its present location. In March 1984 the owner, Bonney Bouley, relocated the venue to 10 Brookline St. and reopening it as as a rock and roll club.[1] For over 30 years, TT's has been a prominent venue within the Boston music scene; it continues to play host to both national touring acts and local bands and 250 nights each year feature live music.[2]
In December 2014 The building was purchased by Joseph and Nabil Sater, owners of the adjacent Middle East restaurant and music venue complex. In May 2015, it was announced that an agreement on a new lease could not be made and that the club would be closing. TT's last night is set for July 25, 2015.[3]
Sater has stated that he would like the venue to remain as a home to some sort of nightlife.[4]
Notable musical performances
TT's has hosted such well-known Boston and national acts as:
- The Pixies
- Jane's Addiction
- Lemonheads
- Dropkick Murphys
- Tommy Stinson of The Replacements
- Brian Jonestown Massacre
- Arcade Fire
- Dinosaur Jr.
- Scruffy the Cat
- Blake Babies
- Mission of Burma
- The Shins
TT's hosted Boston's Rock 'n' Roll Rumble competition from 2011 until 2015.
Awards
- 2009 Best Music Venue, small (Boston Magazine) [5]
- 2008 Best Live Music Venue, small (Boston Magazine)[6]
References
- ^ http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/article/20150519/NEWS/150516312
- ^ http://www.vanyaland.com/2015/05/15/after-40-years-of-rock-and-roll-t-t-the-bears-place-will-reportedly-close-this-summer/
- ^ http://www.vanyaland.com/2015/05/18/t-t-the-bears-place-owner-bonney-bouley-announces-final-night-for-cambridge-rock-club/
- ^ http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/article/20150519/NEWS/150516312
- ^ http://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston/2009/award/music-venue/small/
- ^ http://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston/2008/t-t-the-bears-place-3/