A SECOND home for Mildura rockers Jackson Firebird is under threat thanks to the rise of a new apartment building.
Melbourne institution Cherry Bar in the aptly named AC/DC Lane needs soundproofing, with the noise from the iconic rock ’n’ roll venue having the potential to hit a sour note with new residents in a 189-apartment tower close by.
The bar holds a special place in the heart of Jackson Firebird drummer Dale Hudak and guitarist and singer Brendan Harvey.
In light of the closure of multiple live venues earlier this year, Hudak said it would be a shame if Cherry Bar closed or was forced to relocate.
The bar holds a special place in the heart of Jackson Firebird drummer Dale Hudak and guitarist and singer Brendan Harvey.
In light of the closure of multiple live venues earlier this year, Hudak said it would be a shame if Cherry Bar closed or was forced to relocate.
“So many people love the place. It is an institution not just for Melburnians, but for people across Australia and around the world,” he said.
“The Cherry Bar is what it is because of the building itself.”
The Mildura garage rockers have play numerous shows at the venue over the years, and were the reason Cherry Bar owner James Young famously turned down hosting Lady Gaga and her crew two years ago.
The pop star was set to have her post-tour party at the venue and wanted the run of the stage, however Young refused to bump his regular band from their slot, creating headlines around the world.
Aside from the eccentric singer, Cherry Bar is graced by the presence of many music celebrities, which in recent times included Bruce Springsteen and Guns N’ Roses front man Axl Rose.
Hudak said Cherry Bar was a great place for bands to play and for punters to see live music.
“It’s one of those places that whenever we’ve played there, it’s been an absolute corker of a show,” he said.
