Get ready for Vail's newest rock music venue.
The Sandbar Sports Grill is literally raising its roof in preparation for a winter of national musical acts.
The Sandbar, a staple of West Vail for years, has a new booking manager, Dick Dime, who has made a point of bringing in a variety of rock, bluegrass, reggae and hip-hop artists, many of which rarely play such intimate venues.
Widely recognized as one of Vail's most popular sports bars - filled on any given Sunday with avid NFL fans - the Sandbar is also home to a thundering sound system and small stage (two feet off the dance floor). Plus, the establishment is heightening its ceiling to make room for broader acoustics.
Check out who's coming in the next couple of weeks:
Nov. 4: Collie Buddz (dance hall, hip-hop, Columbia recording artist).
Nov. 6: Devin the Dude (rapper, has worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z ...).
Nov. 9: 40 Oz. to Freedom (Sublime tribute band).
Nov. 14: Dressy Bessy (high-energy power pop from Denver).
Also keep an eye out for rock-a-billy icon Reverend Horton Heat and ho-down punk favorite Slim Cessna's Auto Club.
Most shows begin around 9 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit the Sandbar's site.
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