SPRINGFIELD — The former downtown Springfield attraction has eyes on the future as the owner is getting creative to keep the “Ernie Biggs” brand alive.
After closing its longtime location in downtown Springfield in January, Ernie Biggs is teaming up with The Riff at 1900 W. Sunset for a one-night show this Saturday, May 10. It is a one-night show, and not scheduled as a permanent partnership for now. However, it’s a way for Ernie Biggs and co-owner Ryan Neas to try keeping the brand relevant in Springfield.
“Obviously, with the closure of downtown with Ernie Biggs, we wanted to keep Ernie Biggs alive and be able to bring it to a venue that I’ve loved for a long time,” say Neas, who took over ownership in late 2023. He says some of his favorite memories are in the building that still sits unoccupied at 312 South Avenue. It was the home of Ernie Biggs for 22 years, and Neas says it is bringing back the familiar show people remember to the stage at The Riff…