Newby's
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| Newby's | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | 539 S. Highland St., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A. |
| Years active | 1975 — present |
| Capacity | ~1000 |
| Owner | Todd Adams |
| Website | www.newbysmemphis.com |
Newby’s is a concert hall as well as a bar, pool hall, dining area and patio in Memphis, Tennessee. It is located at 539 S. Highland Street in Memphis, about a block from the University of Memphis.
[edit] History
It was established in 1975 by David “Newby” Harsh. Todd Adams bought it in 1997 at which time he also bought the Highland Station concert venue next door and connected the two properties. Many notable acts have played the venue including:
- John Mayer
- Better than Ezra
- Drivin N Cryin
- Molly Hatchet
- El Vez
- Al Kapone
- Widespread Panic
- Quiet Riot
- Papa Roach
- Creed
- Cowboy Mouth
- Pete Yorn
- Dash Rip Rock.
The Memphis Flyer newspaper has called Newby's "The CBGBs of Memphis".
[edit] Facilities
The concert hall has a capacity of about 500, and the bar/restaurant area offers live music with a capacity of about 300.
Typically, nationally touring bands play the concert hall and small acoustic acts play the bar side. Newby's has been reviewed favorably on the Memphis City Search website. [1] Additionally, the website WCities says that at Newby's one can expect to hear anything from folk music to alternative music but that it is never boring. [2]
The bar side transforms into a sports bar, with several pull down screens, during University of Memphis football and basketball games.
The restaurant rates between four and five stars according to the ChefMoz website. [3]
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