The intimate Hermosa Beach concert spot, shuttered during the pandemic, has a new owner, with a soft opening expected in March
Saint Rocke was to shut its doors one final time on Jan. 5, or so it seemed.
“The emotion was still there for Saint Rocke in the community,” said Sanford, of the invite-only crowd of about 200. “People really actually cared.”Sanford said the final show before the pandemic shutdown was in March 2020. But they did host a few shows, which were not highly publicized, when the restrictions were lifted to keep their license active.
In Colorado, Grant acquired her first venue, the historic Mishawaka Amphitheatre in Bellvue, Co., which she said was run by drug dealers but she was able save it. “I haven’t even walked through the venue,” Grant said. “I bought it sight unseen. I’ve done some research, I’ve talked to people who have played there and been there and that kind of thing.”In a text on Friday, professional surfer turned musician Donavon Frankenreiter praised small music venues and said they are a beautiful thing for the community and for local bands. He drew a line between Saint Rocke’s closing and Sanford going on to create BeachLife, a much bigger stage for bands.
“Out of that came BeachLife Festival — one of the greatest things to happen for that area and for bands around the world.” Frankenreiter said. “It all has to start somewhere.” Thursday’s “closing night” party was for BeachLife Festival ticket holders as well as a way to celebrate the upcoming 2023 BeachLife Festival in May.
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