The XL Center is now People's Bank Arena. *nm*

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any videos from Boppers, J.P's?

both were institutions ... never knew anyone involved w/ JPs, you?

as for Boppers (great Friday Happy Hour buffet) ... found an old full page ad from the Hartford Advocate, when Boppers changed to Metro, great times!

 

[87Xfer]

I don't know about JPs. I remember Boppers and maybe a place called Jaspers? This was mid-late 80s. Both played White Lines a lot and lots of girls trying to look like Susanna Hoffs, which I had no issue with.

 

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+1.....Yeah you were alot more mobile than me.... won't forget your events at the new Uconn Hartford (Times/Dagny's) back in the day and Braza among others ! But I guess that's was "my joy"of being locked in owning a Hartford venue, LOL!... though I did have some fun along the way producing/promoting one offs at some of the bigger CT rooms like the Jai Lai, Civic Center, NH Coliseum and CT Expo Center. 😉

found some more ... got 75+ noise complaints on this event ... after the 20th, the Hartford Police just stayed at the event and partied with us, ha

 

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I don't know about JPs. I remember Boppers and maybe a place called Jaspers? This was mid-late 80s. Both played White Lines a lot and lots of girls trying to look like Susanna Hoffs, which I had no issue with.

story of the 80s and 90s

 

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[husky8273]

I don't know about JPs. I remember Boppers and maybe a place called Jaspers? This was mid-late 80s. Both played White Lines a lot and lots of girls trying to look like Susanna Hoffs, which I had no issue with.

also Dagny's on Arch Street; and Mad Murphy's

 

[husky8273]

also Dagny's on Arch Street; and Mad Murphy's

good history here, https://www.courant.com/1993/10/01/getting-mad-about-the-rights-to-mad-murphys/

 

[Blades]

good history here, https://www.courant.com/1993/10/01/getting-mad-about-the-rights-to-mad-murphys/

Great find, I could add plenty to this story since I owned the Muni until I sold it to developer Carlos Mouta ( the new Parkville Market, etc.)
I must say DR. Robert McKay was a great guy. He was the actual owner and backer of his brother Dave ( also the creator of the Russian Lady" brand . Bob even told me his story about being one of the "Jonathan the Husky" caretakers while he was at Uconn in his younger days.

One the flip side, let just say another family member who never owned a thing... could probably have a street named after him called "One Way", LOL!

 

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also Dagny's on Arch Street; and Mad Murphy's

Dagny's DJ here ... best nights were Thursday Happy Hour w/ Cool Runnings on the patio - 800 people through the door ... ... fun fact, Dagny's lease was $300/month (not a typo)

I don't live in the past. I had a great time at both the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival ...

In some cases, decades later, the past is the present ... e.g.

Charles Christie - is the President of the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
John McMann - Atlantic Records Ups John McMann and Jon Lewis to Executive VPs of Promotion

 

[Blades]

Ha

^^^

Cool, I'd have to this was "my" best Muni party ( at least for Husky fans)

 

[Blades]

One more:

 

[DD311]

Cardi B at the PBA in April. Assuming there is a lot of Cardi B fans on this board...ha Anyway, PBA is def getting way more shows with these upgrades like they thought they would.

 

[DSquiz]

Just announced Cardi B for April. They seem to be following through in considerably boosting concerts. They have been announcing a new one almost every week.

For comparison Cardi B plays MSG, Prudential Center, TD Garden, then Hartford, followed by Xfinity in Philly and Capitol One in DC. Can't ask for better peer arenas to be included with.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Just announced Cardi B for April. They seem to be following through in considerably boosting concerts. They have been announcing a new one almost every week.

For comparison Cardi B plays MSG, Prudential Center, TD Garden, then Hartford, followed by Xfinity in Philly and Capitol One in DC. Can't ask for better peer arenas to be included with.

Great to see new life being pumped into the Arena!!

 

[Hoophound]

This renovation has put the building back where it was in 1985 or so. It is once again a premier stop on tour. That’s really cool.
I think it’s fair to give the people in charge of this credit, as we’ve all been quick to bash the previous debacles. This is great for Hartford.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Just saw this on Facebook.

 

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Renewed potential for the old Staircase Lounge!

Broker: Downtown Hartford hotel sells for $6M; buyer eyes renovation, franchise options - https://hartfordbusiness.com/articl...r-6m-buyer-eyes-renovation-franchise-options/ - September 15, 2025

History -- Robinson: A true rags to riches story - https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/robinson-a-true-rags-to-riches-story/ " ... the young man with nothing more than $1 in his pocket was able to buy that hotel across the street. Robinson turned the old Shoreham into an upscale nightclub called The Staircase Supper Lounge. Today, Robinson is owner and president of C&R Development Company. A self-described serial entrepreneur, with holdings that include real estate, parking garages and airport gift shops, he is recognized as one of Connecticut’s most successful businessmen and a prolific philanthropist." - October 6, 2014

Current -- Curtis D Robinson Center for Health Equity - Curtis D Robinson Center for Health Equity

 

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Cardi B at the PBA in April. Assuming there is a lot of Cardi B fans on this board...ha Anyway, PBA is def getting way more shows with these upgrades like they thought they would.

Just announced Cardi B for April. They seem to be following through in considerably boosting concerts. They have been announcing a new one almost every week.

For comparison Cardi B plays MSG, Prudential Center, TD Garden, then Hartford, followed by Xfinity in Philly and Capitol One in DC. Can't ask for better peer arenas to be included with.

In some cases, decades later, the past is the present ... e.g.

John McMann - Atlantic Records Ups John McMann and Jon Lewis to Executive VPs of Promotion

"Among many others, in recent years the pair have worked on the teams that broke records by Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Coldplay, Lizzo, Roddy Rich, Charlie Puth, and Ava Max." - Variety, Jan 14, 2021

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Just announced Cardi B for April. They seem to be following through in considerably boosting concerts. They have been announcing a new one almost every week.

For comparison Cardi B plays MSG, Prudential Center, TD Garden, then Hartford, followed by Xfinity in Philly and Capitol One in DC. Can't ask for better peer arenas to be included with.

Depending on when Stephon Diggs slipped one past the goalie, she may be around 7-8 months pregnant in April. Should be one hell of a show!

 

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