Tipitina's is under new ownership

Hope they know what they're getting into!

David Shaw Hall

:three cats crying:
:shoots self in head:

Galactic from 1998-2005. Amazing. Sick good. So happy they are buying Tips.

Talking venue/bar operations more than filling with great music.

I remember Helmet at Tip's (91 or 92?)
And Exodus/dead horse in 91.

Was an awesome venue...but nothing could touch the State Palace Theater's acoustics- hands down best-sounding live shows I've ever seen (Tool, Exhorder, Korn, Megadeth, Pantera, etc)

more details:

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To make the financing work, the musicians invested their own money from savings and retirement accounts. “Angel investors” also contributed, though they have no equity stake in the business. The band also secured loans through the Small Business Administration and Capital One bank. Much to their relief, the deal finally closed Friday afternoon. “We are beyond excited, but at the same time humbled and honored to have been given the opportunity to be the stewards of this cultural landmark for the foreseeable future,” Moore said. “It’s overwhelming.” The purchase includes the building at 501 Napoleon, the Tipitina’s business and its related trademarks, including the iconic banana-in-hand logo.

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