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trianon ballroom

from vic myers, gay jones posted in music by pete_nice

Built in 1927, the Trianon Ballroom was a dance hall that featured top jazz era orchestras including those led by Seattle’s Vic Meyer and Gay Jones. Jones recorded the town’s first ever jazz record.

Victor Myers had a residency at the ballroom for several years, and the venue was famous for its disregard for Prohibition laws. Myers went on to run for political office, and would campaign by driving a beer wagon through the city (during Prohibition) while his band played "Happy Days Are Here Again".

Today, the Trianon Ballroom is an office building.

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the vogue

from nirvana posted in music by pete_nice

Nirvana played its first Seattle show in this former rock venue, opening for Blood Circus in April 1988.

This location now houses the rock and roll hair salon Vain.

The Vogue moved to 1516 11th Ave. on Capitol Hill, but at last check is currently closed.

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black dog forge

from soundgarden, pearl jam posted in music by pete_nice

Pearl Jam and Soundgarden used to rehearse in the basement of this former blacksmithing studio, where many of Pearl Jam’s stage sets were created. The forge’s alleyway was a hangout for artists and punks.

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the crocodile

from nirvana, pearl jam, alice in chains posted in music by pete_nice

The Crocodile (formerly known as The Crocodile Cafe, or The Croc) has been a fixture of the Seattle music scene since 1991.

Some of the bands that have played this club include Nirvana, Pearl Jame, Alice in Chains, Neutral Milk Hotel, and too many for to mention. Death Cab for Cutie got its start here.

Scenes from the 1995 Jennifer Jason Leigh film Georgia were shot at the venue.

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forest hills tennis stadium

from bob dylan, the beatles, jimi hendrix posted in music by pete_nice

This location used to be a major concert site. The Beatles played here to screaming fans in August 1964. Bob Dylan played here the day after he went electric in Newport Beach. Jimi Hendrix opened up for The Monkees here, before he quit the tour because he couldn't stand their music.

The stadium hasn't hosted a tennis tournament since 1977 and is currently in a state of disrepair.

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