I discovered last night through a MySpace posting that Rusty G's has closed its doors for good. Though not within the main epicenter of downtown Lowell's scene, The G spot became one of the area's premiere places for music.
With an elaborate sound system, great acoustics and enough open space for revelers, Rusty G's closure will surely be felt by many area musicans and fans. Many bands that I have interviewed named Rusty's as their favorite place to play in the are. It also gave life to a section of the city that is considered hostile and downtrodden.
Does anyone have an info about why the hot spot shut its doors? Their MySpace and web site has nothing up on it.
RIP Rusty's, where many memories were made in the early morning hours.
Trying to think of just one memory is too tough because there are soooo many! But I guess each in thier own almost always ended the same.... Family Affair for breakfast! I had one of the best shots there, made by Brad, but if you ask him he still doesn't know what was in it. After the Red Sox game, Lowellita's B-Day, International Night, Joseph at the door; not on the payroll but acted like he was, the drunk kid that kept ducking out on his wife to hang at the bar, Manifest getting a crowd to be able to mosh and so many other colorful memories hopefully the next place that goes into there will be just as fun! I and so many others will miss you Rusty G's! Cheers!!!!!
Rusty G's has closed but, the new owner is keeping live music. The new place is supposed to be called "Top Willie's" or something like that. I believe they're just waiting for all the paperwork/licenses to get through.
ciao!