No matter how old I get, I’m always down for a live rock show.
There’s something about the lights, the amps, and the energy of a crowd that never gets old. That said, I’m at the age where I prefer my rock shows on weekends—because school and work nights hit a little harder when you’re up at 2 a.m. trying to headbang through a Monday morning.
Flashback to Lubbock’s Forgotten Rock Havens
Thinking about live music got me reminiscing about all the places that once kept Lubbock loud. One of the best-remembered was Tequila Jungle, a short-lived but powerful venue that brought some serious noise to the Depot District. Before we go further, I have to give runner-up status to Abbey Road as the second best short-lived venue, which hosted legendary acts like Ratt, Wendy O. Williams, Nick Lowe & Noise To Go, The Stray Cats, Hughes/Thrall, Slade, and more. The club’s history is fuzzy, but its legacy is solid…..