We called to get booked again and we were told the Khyber wasn't booking in August. It didn't make much sense... Why would a rock club close for August?
This week, the answer is detailed in a thorough story and oral history by City Paper editor, Brian Howard. Turns out owner Stephen Simons has permanently put an end to a generation of rock shows at the club. The Khyber, Simons told Howard, just can't compete with Johnny Brenda's in Northern Liberties. Brenda's has been attracting all the touring rock acts that used to play the Khyber.
So, so long Khyber. It was nice knowing you. I'll always remember seeing Mike Watt there and talking to him at the bar while he updated his "Hoot Page" blog on one of those original, candy-colored iBooks.
So sad to see this bastion of good live music fall. Saw some great shows there, The Wrens and Marah stand out from the rest. Will miss the red-eyed griffins over the bar...where will the bike messengers drink now?
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