"LIVE AT THE RRAZZ" IN SAN FRANCISCO FORCED TO CLOSE

We have reported often since the first of the year of the efforts of LIVE AT THE RRAZZ to continue operations at a new location - after refusal of the HOTEL NIKKO to renew their lease in December - but noise complaints caused the club to close in January while efforts made to correct the situation. Hopes were that the club could re-open in April.

THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL WAS RECEIVED A FEW MINUTES AGO FROM LIVE AT THE 

RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095 - http://www.liveattherrazz.com/ ) 

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It is with deep sadness that we must announce the closing of Live At The RRazz. As many of you know. the last several months have been monumentally challenging for us. It seems like all the forces in the universe have been working against us.
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These past twelve years of presenting shows in the San Francisco Bay Area have been a labor of love for us. To say that we have enjoyed the journey would be an understatement. We have been able to create performance spaces that became world renowned for their quality and diversity in programming. This is a huge honor and responsibility, and we held that close to our hearts. 

"The Empire Plush Room", "The RRazz Room", and "Live At The RRazz" represented and presented the best of all genres and tastes in entertainment: from R & B, funk, traditional and smooth jazz, rock & pop, doo-wop, comedy, opera, theatrical drag, performance art, Las Vegas spectacles and much more. The San Francisco Bay Area is the home of so many great talents, and we had the privilege of being able to be the "home" for many of them throughout these exciting years as well.

We will miss the loyal audiences (many of which would report back to us on their particular likes and dislikes), dedicated work force (servers, bartenders, tech), super talented musicians, consistent press supporters, and many absolutely phenomenal performers who have been on this journey with us. Without all of you, we would not have been able to realize this dream.

In the course of running the business, RRazz was also able to raise tens of thousands of dollars in charitable donations for such very important causes as St Jude Children's Research Hospital, The American Red Cross, Bread & Roses, The Booker T Washington Community Service Center, and Glide Memorial, just to name a few. The giving of time and money for such crucial organizations is food for the soul, and we will continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

One of the greatest quotes written about RRazz was that "It's the only hip, fresh, fun venue that creates a welcoming atmosphere for fans of The Mills Brothers and Lil Kim and everything in between, all in the same space".  Up and coming talent, legendary icons, local and international acts all had a place to perform and create their own special magic at RRazz. So successful was the "RRazz"  formula of booking that it became the road map for many other venues throughout the country and beyond. Many of you will return to the "house that RRazz built".  No matter the decor or the words on the door -- the Spirit and the Soul of RRazz fills our Room.

At the end of the day, we are so very proud to have been able to accomplish so much in a relatively short amount of time. We are very humbled and appreciative to the San Francisco Bay Area for its willingness to let us realize our full potential. The experiences and relationships we will walk away with are priceless. 

Warm, tangible, feel good memories are what fabulous lives are made of.  We are confident that RRazz was able to contribute lots of those beautiful memories these past several years in San Francisco. 

Until we meet again ...

"LIVE AT THE RRAZZ"

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