Abbey Lounge
The Abbey Lounge was a dive bar and nightclub in Inman Square in Somerville, Massachusetts. First opened in 1907, it didn't become officially established until after prohibition ended in 1933.[1] It closed in November 2008.[2][3]Following its closure, the location was purchased by new owners, renovated and reopened in 2009 as Trina's Starlight Lounge.
| Abbey Lounge | |
|---|---|
  Location within Boston | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1933 |
| Closed | November 2007 |
| Street address | 3 Beacon Street |
| City | Somerville |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°22′28″N 71°6′6″W |
The first of many of the original "Abbey bands" to enter the scene was SCHNOCKERED,[4] debuting at the Abbey Lounge every other Wednesday night beginning in March 1998 until the first official weekend production featuring headliners heavy stud, May 1, 1999.[1]
References
- Kielty, Tom (27 February 2004). "The Abbey Lounge raises the dive bar". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 22 March 2004. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- Marotta, Michael (4 November 2008). "Abbey Lounge to close this month". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- Nash, Tom (25 September 2008). "Save the Abbey Lounge". The Somerville News Blog. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- "Live @ The Abbey". cdbaby. Schnockered. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
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