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Jake's
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Jake's is the name of the nightclub and bar located at 419 N. Walnut Street in Bloomington. It is currently owned by Dave Kubiak, owner of the Bluebird, who purchased it in 2004. The nightclub holds weekly open mic nights, beer pong, and dance parties, and hosts a wide variety of performers from local bands to groups touring internationally.
History
Lee Williams, of the Lotus Festival, used to book the original Jake's and brought in many diverse and new musicians such as R.E.M., Fishbone, and more. The building at 419 N. Walnut has housed a nightclub of one name or another for at least 25 years; it was previously known as Time Out and briefly Oscar's and it was later changed to Mars, then Axis, and for a short period starting in January 2006 it was renamed The Walnut Street Tap. By September 2006 the name was changed back to Jake's once again.
External Links
- Jake's Nightclub Home Page Upcoming events and other information
- IDS Review - Unknown date (probably January 2006)
- Turn Back The Rock Herald Times article, July 15, 2001 (subscription required)
