Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the '50s and '60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage - Paperback

by Steven Rosen   The nightspots and music venues of 1950s and 1960s Cincinnati created a vibrant cultural tapestry now preserved in this historical account. From Charles Brown's mobster-influenced residency at Newport's Sportsman's Club to Lenny Bruce's controversial performances at the conservative Surf Club, these establishments shaped the city's musical identity. Jim Tarbell's Ludlow Garage emerged as a crucial stop for progressive rock acts, while Iggy Pop's explosive 1970 appearance at Crosley Field marked the decade's conclusion. Steven Rosen expertly chronicles these influential establishments that defined Cincinnati's golden age of live entertainment.