![]() ![]() > Pick up the January 2016 issue for 4 of their favorite recipes. The stage, which through the years has hosted everyone from Johnny Cash to Elvis to Jimi Hendrix, has also been refurbished. They handled most of the remodeling themselves and in the process uncovered beautiful stone walls that had been covered with sheetrock as well as a large food menu from the original space, which has been restored and decorates the main dining room. The building had fallen into extreme disrepair and even flooded at one point, so the team faced a huge task in restoring it to its former glory. 'I've worked downtown and wanted to create a place for locals to come.” 'Phil approached me with the history and sold me on it,” says Wileman. (Martin and businessman Gary Bowie are currently planning a white-tablecloth restaurant on the first floor that will serve as an extension of Skull's.) But with a new generation taking over downtown and tourists straying farther and farther from Lower Broad, the time was ripe for Skull's to be reborn.īourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar owner Phil Martin joined with partners David Wileman and Keith Moore to renovate and reopen the basement-level space, which officially opened its doors last June. During that time, the former exotic dance club and country bar lived on only in the memories of longtime locals. Yes, it was a long night, but it was also a fun night.It's been more than 16 years since Skull's Rainbow Room in Printers Alley closed after the murder of original owner David 'Skull” Schulman. Did she find another customer that night, or did she meet her coven around the cauldron? Did he find another club or go back home? I have also wondered what happened to that girl. I have often wondered what happened to Eddie. As I said, Skull is no longer with us, and the Rainbow Room is boarded up. The longest night I have ever spent was forever ago. ![]() A couple of hours later, Mac was up and ready to go. Then, we finally made it to the hotel and to bed. We made our last stop at the Hermitage Cafe. One would think that the night would be over. It is one of the more famous crimes in Nashville’s history. It was not too many years later that Skull was robbed and killed at closing time. It would not cost that much money.Īt some point, the girl faded into the darkness. It is hazy, but I remember that she was goth and said something about how she could help me end the night in a great way. Hold on, some girl got in the back with us. He got in the front seat while Mac and I got in the back. We helped them stack chairs on the tables. ![]() Like at the Bullpen, I have no idea how long we spent at the Rainbow Room, but I know that we closed it down. We were there forever, and lots of people came and went. We listened to Eddie sing and drank with him between sets. Mac and Eddie were on a first name basis, too. We walked in and Eddie, the house singer, was on stage. It should be obvious that the Rainbow Room was owned by Skull, who always sat at the back bar wearing Hee Haw overalls and watching television. Throughout its many transformations, one place remained a constant – Skull’s Rainbow Room. These days, it is a tourist area, but it has a seedy past of strip clubs and prostitution. I have no idea how long we spent in the Bullpen, but I was worn to a frazzle. Of course, Mac and Tommy were on a first name basis. I distinctly remember him singing a song that he wrote called “Love’s Last Stand.” I could not find his version on the Internet, but I found Donna Meade’s version. Tommy was a large man, but that did not take away from his voice. More drinks were in our future, but the real treat was Tommy Riggs, the house singer. We went to spend some time in the Bullpen Lounge. You can let your imagination go from there.Īfter a few drinks, we went to The Stockyard Restaurant, a Nashville steakhouse that is too high and too full of tourists. One time, I saw two men in their 60s get in a fight over a woman. I suppose it would be a cross between an AARP meeting and a nightclub. I just did not know how long.ĭad’s is an interesting place, and I have no idea how to describe it. ![]() When Mac said to meet him at Dad’s, I knew it was going to be a long night. The only person I know who can hang with him is my friend Pig. Honestly, I have never known how he does it. Mac is an old road dog who can stay out late and get up early. My friend Mac was in town for the evening and wanted to hit the streets. As I passed by this morning, it brought to mind the longest night I have ever spent. This week, I have been attending meetings in Nashville, and the route to the meetings takes me by a lounge called Dad’s Place. ![]()
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