An application has been submitted to allow a live music / event venue to be established at 415 - 421 NW 23rd, which is immediately east of the Tower Theater.

I just had a long phone conversation with the proprietor who most recently managed the Granada Theater in Dallas (incredibly awesome music venue).

He has investors and the plan is to combine the three large lease spaces immediately east of Tower Theater into about 17,500 square feet of event / music space. To put that in perspective, Grandad's Bar just down the road is around 4,000 square feet.

If this all passes the various zoning and design committees -- which it certainly should -- the venue would feature a high-quality stage and sound and light system.

It would also be a bar, but a "music-first" place, rather than a bar with a band in the corner.

First and foremost, the ownership group will be bringing in promotion expertise and while they hope to attract a wide variety of acts, the main focus will be indie bands.


One obvious question: Why not do this in the Tower Theater? A: That was their first choice but the current owners seem content to sit on that property for the foreseeable future.


We all know that OKC is in desperate need of not only good music venues, but the promotion expertise to attract acts that routinely go to Cain's in Tulsa or even the Granada. If everything goes to plan, this will be a big step in that direction.


Marque type signage including roof and building front mounted with
changeability for announcement of upcoming shows. Signs may be lighted
including but not limited to neon and moving images.
The proposed SPUD contains two structures; the applicant does not anticipate demolition of
either structure at this time. The applicant intends to develop the site for an entertainment
venue/event space







These are the three spaces, representing about 17,500 square feet of space.