Monday, December 9, 2024

The former Rockwood Music Hall is for rent on the Lower East Side

196 Allen St., home the previous 19 years to Rockwood Music Hall, is available to lease. 

You can find the PDF listing via Gavios here. (There's no mention of the monthly rent.)

As we first reported, Rockwood Music Hall abruptly closed its doors on Nov. 10. There wasn't any public mention of the closure (and still none to date), with musicians set to perform receiving last-minute emails from the venue stating that they had closed effectively immediately. 

In the past month, we've heard from some Rockwood faithful who were disappointed at the club's ongoing radio silence, especially after its crowdfunding appeal in June 2023 in a bid to remain open. 

Still facing financial challenges, Rockwood announced last November that the venue was "getting back to basics" and closing its Stage 2 space, which debuted in 2010 with a 175-person capacity. Nick Boder of Baker Falls is opening at the old Stage 2 address, as we first reported. 

Rockwood's Boston outpost also abruptly closed in May, which "came as a surprise to ticket holders as well as artists who were booked to play the venue in the coming days and months." 

Per NYS Music: "The end of Rockwood Music Hall marks the end of an era for New York City's music scene, and it's not difficult to say the same for the music industry. A beloved venue for avid music listeners and up-and-coming stars alike, the loss of Rockwood is sure to be felt sorely." 

Owner Ken Rockwood opened the NYC venue in 2005, offering a small stage for up-and-coming acts and established musicians to play nightly.
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