King Club
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The King Club was a live music club in Madison, Wisconsin famous for showcasing some of the world's most famous rhythm and blues acts. It was one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol, at 114 King Street.
The club opened in 2000, replacing the hip hop club, Mass Appeal.[1]
The King Club featured James Brown's former drummer Clyde Stubblefield every Monday with his Madison R&B band.[2]
In 2004, a brawl involving as many as 50 people broke out at an open mic night, causing $1,800 (equivalent to $2,997 in 2024) in damage and requiring bouncers from nearby bars to assist in breaking it up.[3]
The King Club closed permanently January 21, 2008.[4] The location quickly sold to the owner of a neighboring restaurant, who converted it to a gay bar called Woof's.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Kalk, Samara (Jul 12, 2000). "Hip-Hop, Dayne's Tavern are Out Downtown Jazz Club Coming to King St". Madison Capital Times. p. 2A. ProQuest 395179963.
- ^ Thomas, Rob (Jan 23, 2003). "Gettin' Funky; Madison All Stars Show to Feature Clyde Stubblefield". Wisconsin State Journal. p. 3. ProQuest 391023598.
- ^ Elbow, Steven (Apr 22, 2004). "Melee Puts Stop to King Club Hip-Hop". Madison Capital Times. p. 1B. ProQuest 395255688.
- ^ "King Club to Close as Live Music Spot". Wisconsin State Journal. Jan 8, 2008. ProQuest 391507068.
- ^ Cisar, Katjusa (Dec 17, 2009). "At 13, The Inferno Still an 'Oasis' from Downtown". Madison Capital Times. p. 21. ProQuest 395450283.
And Mass Appeal? Long gone. The address changed hands to the King Club and now Woof's
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