The Dame

The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.[1] The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.[1]

The Dame's logo

The Dame traditionally booked indie rock, punk, alternative country, underground hip-hop, rockabilly, jazz, bluegrass, jam bands, folk, experimental, and reggae. The Dame also hosted film screenings, open mic nights, charity events, and participated in city events such as the annual Mardi Gras celebration.

The Dame opened in April 2003. It had a capacity of 390. The room was a traditional music hall with general admission standing room. The Dame closed in June 2008. The second location opened in October 2008 and closed in September 2009. Both buildings have since been demolished.[1]

Notable artists

The following is a list of notable artists that performed at The Dame:

References
  1. Beverly Fortune (15 September 2008). "A new home for The Dame". Kentucky.com. Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.

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