Thanks for this piece, David. When these venues close, it feels like an old friend has passed away. Although I never got a chance to frequent the Dakota, I have a series of recordings when Kathleen Edwards did a residency there.
In Washington, DC, where I photographed live music for several years, we had our share of pandemic venue closures. If not for NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) securing passage of the Save Our Stages Act that secured $millions to help venues survive, we may have lost them all.
Just before the pandemic, however, one of my favorite Georgetown venues closed because, yep, you guessed it, the building was converted to condos. :(
Hi Mark! I'm the person who recorded those Kathleen Edwards shows, and more than a handful of others, including Whitehorse and Danny Michel. It's heartbreaking to hear of the closing if the Dakota this morning, as I have some incredible memories there, but it brings me solace that I was able to capture and share these moments in time with people all over the world who, despite never having entered the door, can experience a slice of the venues incredible legacy. Much love. Love live The Dakota Tavern
Hi Jason-thanks so much for commenting! Great to see you on Substack. I've wondered what happened after Haterhigh (what a wonderful site that was) and I really appreciate these full circle moments. Are you still taping? Hope you're well and thanks again for all those excellent recordings.
HaterHigh is still around. It had to move to Hater-High.com for a while, but after some dreaded domain squatters gave up on the original URL, it's back at HaterHigh.com as well. :)
I'm still taping, but much shows are much further and fewer between. As it happens, I taped three bands this week... but I'm not expecting to do any more until June, and maybe not until the autumn after that; but you never know!
Did the Dakota really only open in 2006? I could have sworn of hearing shows being announced there in the 90s. Regardless, really loved the few shows I got to there and wish I had been to way more.
Damn. Small venues are the best.
Thanks for this piece, David. When these venues close, it feels like an old friend has passed away. Although I never got a chance to frequent the Dakota, I have a series of recordings when Kathleen Edwards did a residency there.
In Washington, DC, where I photographed live music for several years, we had our share of pandemic venue closures. If not for NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) securing passage of the Save Our Stages Act that secured $millions to help venues survive, we may have lost them all.
Just before the pandemic, however, one of my favorite Georgetown venues closed because, yep, you guessed it, the building was converted to condos. :(
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Hi Mark! I'm the person who recorded those Kathleen Edwards shows, and more than a handful of others, including Whitehorse and Danny Michel. It's heartbreaking to hear of the closing if the Dakota this morning, as I have some incredible memories there, but it brings me solace that I was able to capture and share these moments in time with people all over the world who, despite never having entered the door, can experience a slice of the venues incredible legacy. Much love. Love live The Dakota Tavern
Hi Jason-thanks so much for commenting! Great to see you on Substack. I've wondered what happened after Haterhigh (what a wonderful site that was) and I really appreciate these full circle moments. Are you still taping? Hope you're well and thanks again for all those excellent recordings.
HaterHigh is still around. It had to move to Hater-High.com for a while, but after some dreaded domain squatters gave up on the original URL, it's back at HaterHigh.com as well. :)
I'm still taping, but much shows are much further and fewer between. As it happens, I taped three bands this week... but I'm not expecting to do any more until June, and maybe not until the autumn after that; but you never know!
Did the Dakota really only open in 2006? I could have sworn of hearing shows being announced there in the 90s. Regardless, really loved the few shows I got to there and wish I had been to way more.