(816) 531-7557
3832 Main St
Kansas City,
MO
64111
39.0578
-94.5861
Neighborhoods: Midtown - Westport, Hanover Place
What People Are Saying About Grand Emporium
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This historic building has housed everything from a card room to a brothel, but since 1985 it's been the perfect spot to see a great show. The club's impressive history covers the walls; flyers from past shows and photos of legendary musicians serve as wallpaper. – – The Draw – Kansas City is known for jazz and blues, and this is the best place to find out why. Notables like Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Stevie Ray Vaughan have all graced the stage. With 600 shows a year, including rock, reggae, zydeco and swing acts, there's always someone of interest on…
05/19/07
don't waste your time!
by xnykr
Visited KC 2 years ago and had the best time at the Grand Emporium. Move here this past May and was sad to see it was not the same. Hopefully the new owners will go out of business and someone will bring back the BluesQ!
- Pros: none
- Cons: no more blues
02/22/07
Good times and great people!
by essicaj
The new G.E. is way different, but that is not to say it is not awesome! Saturday night is the only night that could be considered "gay" night. The staff is always friendly, helpful and just plain FUN! Especially the back room bartender, David (only on Saturday nights). Strait as can be, but the fastest drink maker in town! That man can make you a drink like no other, no weak drinks from this guy! The music is awesome, as there really is no place to go "dance" it seems anymore unless you want to risk getting in a fight with some college punk at Americas Pub. And they have great concerts and live performaces every week! This is a great place and I highly suggest you give it a shot! (and then DO a shot!)
- Pros: David the Saturday night bartender (I know he is VERY taken, though) and music
- Cons: uhhhhhh....
01/06/07
From Grand to Gay Male Revue
by kcgal4340
How sad that a KC music institution as beloved as the Grand Emporium could have changed in such a BAD BAD way. The new owners ruined a beloved local blues watering hole and everything KC loved about The Grand is GONE GONE GONE. They could have chosen ANY other bar to change into a gay male meatmarket...
- Pros: zero...zilch...nada
- Cons: miss the REAL Grand Emporium
The Details on Grand Emporium
Know Before You Go:
All shows are 21 and up, but if you've got your legal guardian with you, your favorite band's just a ticket away.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Reggae, Swing, Jazz, Funk, Soul & R&B, Blues
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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