Riff Raff House

Riff Raff House Venue Type: House Era: 1980s Address: 4th Avenue (“first house on 4th behind ‘Garbage Gardens’ apartments”) About Riff Raff House As described by Mark Shenkel: “The first house on 4th behind “Garbage Gardens” apartments was the Riff Raff house. Members of each band [featured in the yellow 1986 flyer – Richard DuBois, […]

K.O. Jams

K.O. Jams Venue Type: Venue Year of First Show: 1981 Year of Last Show: 1982 Address: 1511 East Main St.   Articles K.O. Jams Rock Club 1981-1982 (Comprehensive History by Philip Dean Wallace) March 11, 1993 – Sidelines – The day the music died   “Starting Thurs. 10-28, A new era begins at MTSU – […]

Jabb’s International Cuisine

Jabb’s International Cuisine Venue Type: Restaurant Year of First Show: 1987 Year of Last Show: 1989 Address: 114 S. Baird Lane Jabb’s International Cuisine started off as a Mediterranean restaurant owned by a Nigerian couple, Joy and John Obie. Joy was an MTSU student in the nursing program and John needed something to do with […]

Campus Pub

Venue Type: Bar Year of First Show: 1987 Year of Last Show: Still hosts occasional shows and Boro Fondo. Address: 903 Gunnerson Ave. Campus Pub by Casey Sheffield. Prints are available by contacting Casey directly at sheffield.casey[at]gmail.com or on Instagram @c.sheffield_art. Location Flyer Archive 1986 1986-09-18 Campus Pub – Riff Raff. Flyer courtesy of Mark […]

Boro Bar and Grill

The Boro Bar & Grill Venue Type: Bar, Restaurant Year of First Show: Year of Last Show: Still Active Address: 1211 Greenland Dr. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The Boro Bar and Grill in 2023. Mouth Reader playing at The Boro during Boro Fondo. Photo courtesy of borofondofest.org. The Boro Bar & Grill. Painting […]