Denver country-music mainstay The Grizzly Rose will open a second location in Colorado Springs next week, the owner of the beloved honky-tonk bar said Monday.
The Whiskey Rose, as it will be called, is holding its grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 6, in the former Whiskey Baron Dance Hall & Saloon space, at 5781 N. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs, according to promoter Live Nation.
“The Grizzly Rose has a rich history of hosting the biggest names in country music including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, and Charlie Daniels — just to name a few,” said Scott Durland, owner of The Grizzly Rose, in the statement.
Most recently the Grizzly Rose welcomed Zach Top “with a surprise visit by Billy Strings,” Durland said, referencing the mega-headliner bluegrass act.
The Whiskey Baron offered a 700-person capacity bar, stage and dance floor that hosted live acts, poker nights and dance lessons, according to its website, along with private events and rentals. Live Nation did not immediately respond to a question about the new bar’s capacity. The Grizzly Rose’s owner said he would continue to offer dance lessons.
The Grizzly Rose, which opened in 1989, is a 40,000-square-foot hub for all things country and western, with a wide stage and dance floor, mechanical bull, billiards, and other entertainment. Along with Rockmount Ranchwear, the National Western Stock Show, and a handful of other country-western cultural icons, it has for decades attracted visitors from around the world and led Denver’s urban cowboy culture.
“We’re bringing the energy of the Grizzly Rose to Colorado Springs and making sure that everyone who walks through our doors feels like they’re part of something truly special,” said Lindy Arnold, general manager, in a statement. “From the music to the service, every aspect of The Whiskey Rose will deliver an unforgettable experience. That’s always our goal.”
The Whiskey Rose will be open Wednesday through Sunday, with live music on Friday and Saturday. Concert nights are 18-and-up, while Sundays are all-ages days.
The venue’s first concert is Bryan Martin on Thursday, March 20. Tickets are $20 at ticketweb.com.