Jazzbones, the oldest privately owned music venue in Tacoma, didn’t get that name until 2000. And even before its christening, the building itself wore a multitude of hats.
The building, now black instead of cyan blue, once housed a pharmacy, grocery store, and a Pizza Haven, among other things. Its following metamorphosis came with a variety of names: Victory Music Hall, Victory Pub, Jazzbones at The Victory, Jazzbones Jazz & Blues Club, and finally just Jazzbones.
Despite the somewhat morbid name, owners Taryn and Keanu Songcuan are filling Jazzbones with all kinds of music. The couple own multiple businesses, but this is their first music venue…