Texas venue that launched Janis Joplin's career set to close

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A live-music venue in Texas where college student Janis Joplin launched her singing career will not be reopening after the coronavirus pandemic lifts.

Owner Eddie Wilson said that he plans to sell the property on Austin's North Lamar Boulevard that has been Threadgill’s for 87 years. The converted gas station is where Joplin, then a student at the University of Texas, performed in the 1960s.

The restaurant has been closed since early this month after the outbreak of the new coronavirus was declared a pandemic and officials ordered restaurants limited to take-out and delivery. The shutdown was expected to be temporary as state officials predicted the outbreak would ease later this month.

On Monday, Wilson made the closure of his venue permanent but did not provide further details.

Read more: https://www.readingeagle.com/news/state/texas-venue-that-launched-janis-joplins-career-set-to-close/article_4ec843a4-355b-594c-bd43-f4f92c35746b.html

At least Threadgill's was one of the checkmarks on my bucket list. I ate and listened to music there at least three times that I can remember.

[Vogon_Glory]

1. I'm going to miss Threadgills

I loved eating there. Threadgills was one of those restaurants that were soaked with Austin character. Threadgills was in trouble even before Pandemic and this finished it off.


D___ it!

[Paladin]

2. Going to seriously miss their chicken livers. Best I've ever had. (nt)