Blue Cats Performance Hall
125 E. Jackson Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915
865.544.4300
Web Site

Area
Old City
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Most commen show for the blue Cats would be the tweener band. A band that has a respectable following but hasn't made top of the charts yet. Past performers include Nashville Pussy, The Wailers, and Junior Brown. Local
acts are also welcome inside the kitty. Evil Twin, Senryu, and the Bitter Pills have all ripped the stage and marked their spot. Recently Blue Cats has has hosted 94.3's Southern Exports shows. The sound in Blue Cats is excellent. Great acoustics and a sound system worthy to lose hearing over.

Blue Cats tend to be slightly more expensive than the other clubs in Knoxville. A local band can run you up six dollars while a mid way act can be up to fifteen dollars. One look at that place and you can tell they use the money well.

• Highly Recommended.
• Number of couches: 0   :(
• Non-Alchoholic beverages 1.25 fountain drink free refill. A bit watered down.
• Free Water
• Sights to See: Check out the Rock 'N' Roll Mural. Crammed with artistic interpetations of David Bowie, Kiss, Elvis, and others to numerous to number.

~review by Celestial Dung, 10.02.2002

The Carousel
1501 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
865.522.6966

Area
Ft. Sanders
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The Carousel 2 is a openly gay nightclub that has been open for 25 years.
The club features 2 floors, an enclosed dance area, 3 bars, and drag shows featuring special themes.
The club is open every day of the week with the exception of Monday and Thursday.
The hours are 9pm-245am last call being at 230am. The club admits 18+ with a valid ID.
Cover charge are as follows:
TUE : 21+ $2. 18-20 $7
WED, SAT, SUN: 21+ $3 18-20 $7
FRI : 21+ $5 18-20 $7
Special event nights: 21+ $5-10
18-20 $7-17

On Tuesdays the Queens feature a more relaxed atmosphere with host India Dupree. There is one show and 2 bars open.
On Wednesdays host Champale Denise features "The Search for the Stars" which is an all amateur show for anyone willing just be at the door by 1030 to register.
On Fri and Sat there are 2 regular shows each night featuring guest professional Queens from around the country.
On Sundays is theme night and soon the beginning of the bimonthly Goth Night featuring the lovely Miss Connie as guest DJ for the evening. There are 2 shows and 2 bars open for this event.

REVIEWS: come see and play for yourself
Couches: 1 downstairs
Drinks: non alcoholic $1.50 water is always free
Beer Bust: FRI SUN WED $5.25 9pm-2am
Liquor specials: Sun $2.00 wells
Tue $2.00 wells $2.00 domestic beer

~review by The Lady Aphrodite, 12.31.2003

The Electric Ballroom
1213 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
865.525.6724
Web Site

• Parties every Thursday and Tuesday
• All kinds of DJs
• $3

Area
Ft. Sanders
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Fairbanks Roasting Room
607 Market Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865.544.3090
Web Site

• Sanctus Gothic Dance Night
• Every third Sunday
• 18+, Admission $5

Area
Downtown
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Area
Downtown
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Lucille's
106 N. Central Street
Knoxville, TN 37915
865.546.3742

Area
Old City
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Manhattan’s
101 S. Central Street
Knoxville, TN 37915
865.525.2333

Area
Old City
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The Pilot Light
106 E. Jackson Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
865.524.8188
Web Site

• Ages 18+

Area
The Old City
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Styles of music I’ve run across at the Pilot Light include Math Rock, Horror Rock, Mountain Country, Straight Up Punk, Goth, Singer Songwriter, New Rock, Garage Rock, Metal, Alternative Country, and a puppet show. All shows are held within inches of the public. That’s the cool thing about Pilot. The artist and the audience are in such a tight place it’s conversational.

The Pilot Light caters especially to the independents. New exciting music not yet caught the mainstream bug? Go to the Pilot it won’t disappoint. It’s also a Haven for the Knoxville scene. At least one local plays every open night. First timers are especially welcome.

The only black mark is the speakers. It’s DIY remember? Most of the time everything is ok. Nothing spectacular but still you can hear everything ok. Sometimes though it gets a bit muddied. There have been quite a few shows where the band seemed ok but the sound messed them up. Usually problems are quickly handled.

Highly recommended. Knoxville’s very own CGBG’s.

• Number of couches: 3
  
• Non Alcoholic beverages: 1$ canned no refills
• Free water
  
• Sights to see: The best Graffitied Restrooms in the City

~review by Celestial Dung, 09.11.2002

The Rainbow Club
7211 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.212.9655
Web Site

Area
West Hills
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Doors open at 9PM nightly.

Tonic
125 E. Jackson Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
865.522.4656
Web Site

Area
Old City
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4620
4620 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.766.0994

Area
Bearden
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Preservation Pub
28 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
865.524.2224

Area
Downtown
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Area
4th & Gill
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Union Jack’s
124 Northshore Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.584.5161

Area
Bearden
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Area
Downtown
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