HISTORIC 23 CLUB
History still haunts the walls of 23 Club back in the days when the town, now known as Brisbane, earned the reputation of being a haven for lawlessness. Old canvasses hang on the wall delineating the gruesome past when bourbon and blood poured freely like it was normal and as natural as rainfall. Stories are told that drunkards would gamble and bet their fingers, then lose, then cut them off right on the bar counter. Ears would get bitten off from brawls, back then when fighting was considered an art form.
Ghosts of legends past also share the walls of 23. The voices of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis and other music legends echo throughout this rough wooden structure. They all have performed live and in person in this world famous venue and a collection of autographed pictures hangs on the wall to commemorate the presence and the legacy these music giants left behind.
Built by John DeMarco in 1941, 23 Club is a personification of the history of Brisbane and the house itself has been a touchstone of Western American musical culture.
About 23 Club
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Upcoming Events
The 23 Club legacy continues.
Tawnee Kendal Hangover Brigade
Friday, May 24
MuthaCover
Saturday, May 8
Johnny J Blair
Friday, May 17
The "house musician" takes the stage of 23 with his vibrant and soulful set of acoustic rock n' roll with style, brewed in Americana, jazz, country, Brit-pop and soul. Besides being an acclaimed solo artist with over a dozen full-length albums and worldwide airplay, he was a long time sideman with late Davy Jones and toured with The Monkees and has been referred a "virtuso" by pop/rock legend Brian Wilson.
Making their debut at 23, Muthacover
will rock the house with a broad selection of covers from 60's to now.
One of the Bay Area's most vibrant acts comes to the 23 Club: Tawnee Kendall & the Hangover Brigade. They play with torch, twang, and rock'n'roll heart. Also on the bill, are 23 Club favorites, The Dead Sailor Girls.
The Gillbillies
Saturday, May 25
