The Blue Monk Is Closing Next Week

LUCK-ONE AT THE BLUE MONK

The Blue Monk, the Southeast Belmont bar and music venue, is closing permanently next week.

According to employees, the lease was bought out by an undisclosed party. 

The venue, which was primarily known for holding jazz shows, found itself at the center of a local controversy in March, when police presence caused a hip-hop show in the club's basement to end early.

Here is the closing announcement posted on the Blue Monk's Facebook page:

Here is the live music lineup for the club's final week. Our pick? St. Johns rap collective the Resistance.

— Tu 4/22 - Pagan Jug Band 6:30-Free!-All Ages 'til 8
— We 4/23 - Belly Dance w/Arabesque Ensemble 8pm-$5
— Th 4/24 - Brakemouth, William Ingrid, Dedere 9pm-$5
— Fr 4/25 - Skrilla, King Rawlie, Lucky B, Uneek Int,
— Rey Totem 9pm-$8
— Sa 4/26 - Birthday Party for Drae Slapz of LunchTime Legends w/The Resistance, BigMo, Mic Capes,
     Rasheed Jamal, Glen Waco 9pm-$10
— Su 4/27 - Blue Monk Jazz Series presents: Leon Cotter Quartet 8pm-$5
— Mo 4/28 - Bunker Sessions Open Mic w/ a special appearance by The Bevelers, sign up at 7pm - show at        7:30
— Tu 4/29 - OUR FINAL NIGHT!!! Pagan Jug Band 6:30-Free!-All Ages 'til 8 (upstairs)
    And in the Basement Bar... 
    9pm - Psychomagic
    9:50 - Studfinder
    10:45 - Saloon Ensemble 

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