[Source: Larry Rodgers, Arizona Republic] — The Brickhouse, a popular venue for modern rock and hip-hop in downtown Phoenix, has shut its doors. A legal notice posted in the venue’s box-office window says the property has been taken over by the landlord, 1 E. Jackson LLC, for non-payment of rent covering June through September of this year. “It’s unfortunate because we like having these venues going on downtown,” said Brad Yonover of 1 E. Jackson LLC. He added that the company, named after the property’s address, is in the process of lining up “a very good replacement that’s going to be within the same (entertainment) arena.”
No mention of the closure is made on two Internet sites tied to the Brickhouse: http://www.brickhouse.tv and http://www.myspace.com/thebrickhousetheater. The venue’s phone number is no longer in service. The Brickhouse has hosted such acts as DJ Z-Trip, punk’s the Melvins, modern rock’s Eisley, and the Green Day side project, Foxboro Hot Tubs. A restaurant, the Chop Shop, also had operated on the property. Those holding tickets for events scheduled at the Brickhouse should check at the point of purchase regarding refunds or new show locations. [Note: To read the full article, click here.]
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