another music venue in Parkersburg closes

We were gathering (a few of us) to throw around ideas for the 2009 Americana Music Series events last evening, and decided to stop by the 5th St. Pub; venue for the two most recent shows (John Prine and Neil Young tributes), and discovered that it had closed within the past week or so. Sigh; well, that eliminates one decision (whether to have the Cash Bash there......) Stay tuned for updates! Unfortunately, that seemed likely (the closing) with the small crowds and lack of business for the place in my encounters over the last few months. Scott made a try of it!
Thanks to Stephen Peck for some good input and feedback and reaction to the events of 2008 that he was a part of. He was encouraging overall for sure. He looks forward to the Johnny Cash tribute in February, as well as some of the others. Thanks to Ken and Andy for hanging in there, offering encouragement, too. Thanks to JT and Linda for always trying to promote live entertainment in any form around here! Its always fun swapping stories and ideas!