Had never seen this place mentioned and it looks like very cool space, both indoor and outdoor.
Lots of live music.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/JJs-Saloon-Oklahoma-City/193111758866?rf=423489881047922
It's on the north side of 10th at Villa, near the Fairgrounds.
Paseofreak
01-12-2015, 12:01 PM
And it's closing it's doors on January 31 for good.
Bullbear
01-12-2015, 12:19 PM
My friend has played several gigs there.. I prefered going to it than when she would Play JJ's Alley downtown as JJ's Alley is a total smoke hole. I hadn't heard they were closing that stinks. they haven't been operated by JJ's for too many years I don't believe. They guy who Owns JJ's Alley and Saloon does a pretty good job of constantly having live music. I believe JJ's alley has live music 6 nights a week.
It's really great space with a second u-shaped level and a big outdoor area with a small stage.
Hope someone else can make use of the building.
Paseofreak
01-12-2015, 12:32 PM
It's been Danny's Blues Saloon, Odie's Blues Saloon and Jj's Saloon in the ten years I've been here. Not much if, if any downtime between iterations. Seems like people invest a substantial sum to acquire it and the low attendance eats up the investment in a few years. Too bad. I wish they'd have booked more nationally touring and regional acts. It was really fun to visit every once in awhile.
SkyDance
01-12-2015, 11:26 PM
Was there to hear the Terry Quiett Band some time ago. Sorry to hear about the closing.
This place has reopened as the Beacon Bar:
https://www.facebook.com/BeaconBarOKC
derby
09-02-2015, 08:10 AM
The Beacon Bar is a very fun little bar and set up perfect for groups of people. They've changed the stage into a soccer ball pool table and have added a large sand volleyball court out back which is pretty awesome. Seems like they have some teams that play there on week nights. My roller derby team (OKCRD) has done a couple after-parties there this season and it's been a lot of fun. Karaoke on the weekends (probably until football/basketball start). Nice staff. Decent beer/liquor selection. The bar has been renovated and is now non-smoking which is a fantastic change. Rumor is they're working on a food truck too.
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That's all great to hear.
It's great space.