![]() ![]() MARYSVILLE, OHIO, is 17 miles from the state capitol of Columbus. "I promised myself that at one point, when things calm down, I'm going to take some lessons," she said.īut really, with Lexington's first live music poolhall attracting some attention, the hope is that things never calm down - and Buster's keeps the tables full and the backroom rocking.īest New Room - No. While Case might not be the typical player-turned-poolhall owner, she's planning on sharpening up her game. "They weren't level and the cloth was pretty worn, so we had them cleaned up, got new pockets on them and now they look pretty." ![]() "We used the same Olhausen tables from at the old Buster's," Case said. While serious music might take precedence over serious pool, the tables are an integral part of the space - not to mention a link to the old Buster's location. So in addition to the six-table poolhall up front, the Cases added a 7,000-square-foot venue in back. So we were like, 'Why not extend this and put some live music in the back?'" "But then this opportunity came up - the newly forming Lexington Distillery District, which is an awesome development. "We were just going to relocate it as a poolhall," Case said. What they found was the Old Tarr Distillery, a warehouse built in the 1860s used to store bourbon. "There was this jukebox filled with punk and the Cure and just all these bands that you'd never hear their music played over the speakers at any other bar in town," Jessica Case said.īut with the old Buster's a casualty of a downtown revitalization effort, the Cases needed a new home. Right on Main Street in Lexington, Ky., the original Buster's served as a place to kill time after classes at the University of Kentucky, where you could drink some cheap beers, play a game of pool and jam the jukebox full of quarters. The thing about Buster's Billiards & Backroom ("Backroom" being added with the official stage setup) is that it was - and still is - not what you'd expect when you think of your normal poolhall. ![]() So, they bought the place, relocated it to an old bourbon distillery warehouse and added a live music venue. I also saw someone on facebook with a PSA stating they were overcharged and reporting the business to the BBB.ĮDIT: All of these thoughts were sent on to the owner long before posted.WHEN THE building that housed the original Buster's Billiards was slated for demolition in the summer of 2008, longtime patrons Jessica and Clark Case decided they had to do something about it. Although some are not constructive with their thoughts, I feel like it is a good representation of shared views (/1vz0bq). A thread was started on Reddit to see if other's felt the same. Ouch! Once again, this is hard for me to believe but given the overall reputation of the club, this is the general thought.ģ. It was also peculiar that the problem never happened earlier in the shows. No explanation was given, and many felt like it was a way to "flicker the lights" and signal the band to finish. Yonder was able to pull off quite an amazing acoustic finish, but you couldn't help but feel cheated. During the encore for Yonder, around 12:45, the sound abruptly cut in and out. The only reason I bring this up is because I overheard several employees talking about it as intentional. Please know that I say this very softly, as I have been involved with stage crew in the past and understand how mistakes happen. Every tab I have run (which is always $50-$75 more than expected), I have to correct 5-6 drinks that were somehow added to my tab and then defend my case as the bartender blows up on me.Ģ. Also, I will never set up a tab again and I tell everyone I know to avoid the same. I went to the other side and waited for someone else to order the same beer. When asking what the prices per drink were, the bartender responded, "I don't know, $7 or $8 I think," followed with, "I don't have to take this, I'm busy and you just need to pay." I ordered a beer by itself to test the price, sure enough I was charged $8. One order of 2 beers and 3 well shots came out to $36. Every order I make, I am over charged with no consistency. It almost seems like the theme to be rude around there. Everyone is really, really cold and mean. One of our main complaints is with the staff and bartenders. We have had the same experience on multiple occasions, but this is mostly focused on Yonder Mountain String Band's show.ġ. Unfortunately, until changes are made, myself and quite a few others will not be back. There is so much potential in a place like that, and we would love to be able to call that our favorite local live music bar. First off, let me start by saying I absolutely love the building itself and some of the acts they bring in that wouldn't fit anywhere else in town. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |