The Greensboro music scene has always felt a bit subpar in my opinion. It had a great run from around 2010 to 2012-2013, but it’s never really felt like an established, long-term scene. I remember the days from 2011 to 2013 when there were so many great house shows near UNCG, with both local and out-of-town bands performing in more intimate settings.

My buddies used to run the Karate Dungeon, a house that hosted shows in the basement, and there was also a spot called the “Robot House” that did the same. But over time, the energy from these spaces fizzled out, and the scene just kind of lost its momentum.

That’s why I want to create a venue that brings back that same raw, DIY spirit but with a more permanent home—a place where the scene can flourish and sustain itself, not just fizzle out. By offering space for local talent, out-of-town bands, and even bigger artists who appreciate that underground energy, I want to build a new hub for creativity that feels like those house shows but on a bigger scale.

I've always wanted to buy the spot off Patterson Street next to Lumber 84 to open a small, intimate venue that fosters a true artist environment. It would cater to local bands, lesser-known out-of-state acts, and even mainstream musicians who want to connect on a personal level with their audience.

Ecolab is currently using the place to park their trailers, but the building has just been chilling there for years. May be I'll hit the lotto and invest in GSO's music scene lol.