The Grouse Room, one of Downtown Lafayette’s larger live music and event venues, has closed its doors. Owner Matt Chiasson confirmed earlier this week that the venue had shut down but has not yet provided additional details about the decision. The building itself, located at 417 Jefferson Street, is now for sale, raising questions about what might come next for the Jefferson Street space.
Why the Venue Closed
According to court filings detailed in a report from Adam Daigle at The Acadiana Advocate, the closure comes after First National Bank of Jeanerette filed to seize the property earlier this summer. Records show Chiasson secured a $2.66 million mortgage in 2023 when he bought the 9,000-square-foot building at 417 Jefferson Street.
On May, 15th Judicial District Judge Michelle Billeaud also ordered The Grouse Room to pay nearly $20,000 in past-due sales tax, penalties, and interest to the Lafayette Parish School Board. At that time, the court additionally ordered the venue to close until the matter was resolved.
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