I must have been living in a cave because I just found out that Mississippi Nights is closing its doors. According to what I've read, the building will be demolished and replaced by a parking lot for Pinnacle Casino, the same company that operated the venue's lease. The owners hope to reopen the venue in a midtown location.
Since 1979, Mississippi Nights had featured a variety of acts that included Willie Nelson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, X, B.B. King, The Killers, and recently Wolfmother. It was the first place I ever saw a concert in St. Louis. Despite constantly looking over my shoulder as I walked out onto the cobblestone streets of LaClede's Landing, the venue was an attraction because it had some of the best acoustics a small place could offer. And, no matter where you stood you could see the stage (very important!). It will certainly be missed.
The venue's final concert was last night and was billed as a jam session for the best St. Louis bands of the last 30 years. -K
Very sad.
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