Southgate House in Newport, KY is closing for good on Jan. 1

**nky_harry** · Nov 28, 11, 08:29 PM

Where will I go to see Southern Culture on the Skids?!!

Great, great music venue. Bummer!!

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...text|FRONTPAGE

**formerkywrestler** · Nov 28, 11, 08:33 PM

Awful news.

**Getslow** · Nov 28, 11, 08:37 PM

Horrible. Saw my favorite show of all-time there in 2003: Dismemberment Plan on their last tour. Went there a lot in the years when I was 18-24.

**2 Humped Camel** · Nov 29, 11, 08:41 AM

Sadly, from what I hear the closing is probably a result of a family ownership squabble and not because the business is failing.

**rockmom** · Nov 29, 11, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by nky_harry

Where will I go to see Southern Culture on the Skids?!!

Great, great music venue. Bummer!!

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...text|FRONTPAGE

You are the first person I've ever "met" who'd heard of Southern Culture on the Skids! Do they still do the song "Banana Pudding"? LOVE that song!

**Qryche11** · Nov 29, 11, 11:04 AM

Bummer...it is a historic landmark in Newport.

I saw Drive By Truckers and Slobberbone there in 2004 and it was awesome. I hope they relocate somewhere in NKY.

**nky_harry** · Nov 29, 11, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by rockmom

You are the first person I've ever "met" who'd heard of Southern Culture on the Skids! Do they still do the song "Banana Pudding"? LOVE that song!

Oh yeah!

I'm a bit of a newcomer to SCOTS. I heard stories of them throwing fried chicken out to the audience at shows, but have never witnessed it myself.

**rockmom** · Nov 29, 11, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by nky_harry

Oh yeah!

I'm a bit of a newcomer to SCOTS. I heard stories of them throwing fried chicken out to the audience at shows, but have never witnessed it myself.

I was at one of those shows.

That was back in the day. They handed out banana pudding back in the day too.

Love them. The remind me of the B-52's...fun, fun, fun!

**5wide** · Nov 29, 11, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by 2 Humped Camel

Sadly, from what I hear the closing is probably a result of a family ownership squabble and not because the business is failing.

I'm pretty sure that's it. My uncle owns the place and my cousin helps him manage it. I think there's a disagreement with his sister.

I used to go there sometimes as a kid and play in the big room where the concerts during the day. I always thought it was a cool place. Great place to see a show. It is sad that it will be closing.

**Jim Schue** · Nov 29, 11, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by rockmom

You are the first person I've ever "met" who'd heard of Southern Culture on the Skids! Do they still do the song "Banana Pudding"? LOVE that song!

Don't be too sure about that …

**Jim Schue** · Nov 29, 11, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by 5wide

I'm pretty sure that's it. My uncle owns the place and my cousin helps him manage it. I think there's a disagreement with his sister.

I used to go there sometimes as a kid and play in the big room where the concerts during the day. I always thought it was a cool place. Great place to see a show. It is sad that it will be closing.

Indeed. Sure wish I could see the V-Roys there one more time for old time's sake. Oh well, at least I have memories. Foggy, whiskey-soaked ones, but memories nonetheless.

**HammerTime** · Nov 29, 11, 03:47 PM

They will open back up but likely somewhere in Cincinnati.

**hrcarrier** · Nov 29, 11, 04:48 PM

Sad news for Newport; was a great place to go and hang out, as well as listen to good music.

**nky_harry** · Nov 29, 11, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by 5wide

I'm pretty sure that's it. My uncle owns the place and my cousin helps him manage it. I think there's a disagreement with his sister.

I used to go there sometimes as a kid and play in the big room where the concerts during the day. I always thought it was a cool place. Great place to see a show. It is sad that it will be closing.

5wide, I'm hearing that they are hoping to relocate to another venue. Any insight on that, that you would be willing (or allowed) to share?

**nky_harry** · Nov 29, 11, 06:45 PM

Update at Cincinnati.com: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...text|FRONTPAGE

A day after the Southgate House announced that it would close at the end of the year and relocate, the couple who are the majority owners of the building told said they hope to keep the building open as a live music venue.

**rockmom** · Nov 29, 11, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jim Schue

Don't be too sure about that …

I wouldn't think they were worthy of your listen.

Forgive me if I misjudged you.

**5wide** · Nov 30, 11, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by nky_harry

5wide, I'm hearing that they are hoping to relocate to another venue. Any insight on that, that you would be willing (or allowed) to share?

No idea really. I don't know much about the disagreement. Just heard them mention it on occasion, but not much more than that.

**Clyde** · Nov 30, 11, 09:53 AM

Always makes for a fun Christmas when brother sues sister.

**Jim Schue** · Dec 3, 11, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by rockmom

I wouldn't think they were worthy of your listen.

Forgive me if I misjudged you.

C'mon now, you should know something that offbeat is right in my wheelhouse.

"Been snackin' all night/it's all right all right/got an 8-piece box"

Used to play them regularly on my radio show back in the day.

**Jim Schue** · Dec 3, 11, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jim Schue

Indeed. Sure wish I could see the V-Roys there one more time for old time's sake. Oh well, at least I have memories. Foggy, whiskey-soaked ones, but memories nonetheless.

Somebody must've been listening. The V-Roys announced today they'll be doing a Dec. 27 show at SGH. Needless to say, I'm thrilled!