The Bottom Line, Music venue in Greenwich Village, US
The Bottom Line was a live music venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The space sat below street level, with exposed brick walls and low lighting that created a focused setting for performances.
The club opened on February 12, 1974, and hosted concerts for three decades. Rising rent led to its closure in 2004, despite offers from musicians to cover unpaid bills.
The venue featured performances from Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Eric Clapton, Linda Ronstadt, and numerous emerging artists across different musical genres.
Smoking was banned throughout the venue, years before similar laws took effect in New York. The stage sat close to the audience, making concerts feel more direct.
Springsteen offered to pay outstanding rent so the venue could stay open. The owners declined because they wanted to keep control of their establishment.
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