This will absolutely crush me. Most of my old hangouts are gone, except Essex St Pub and Nietzche's.... 
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The future of one of Buffalo's beloved live music venues seems in question.
Mohawk Place, which for decades has provided a stage for local musicians and national acts, appears to be tilting toward demise.
The venue on Friday night posted on Facebook "It looks like we won't be around much longer," and then listed shows scheduled through Feb. 8.
Mohawk Place owner Richard Platt did not respond to a voicemail or text message seeking comment.
But in interviews and other social media posts, people with connections to the venue all suggested its days were numbered.
Mike Thor, who worked as the venue's general manager until August, told The Buffalo News he handled the business side of the operation for years.
"What I do know for a fact is the current business model is unsustainable with the inevitable closure of the venue looming imminently," Thor said in a text message. "Over the last year, I've tried to buy the building several times to save Mohawk to no avail."
Billie Page, who DJed an event at the club on New Year's Eve, called it a "fun & sad night," in a social media post.
"It will be sad that they are closing, but a lot of people came out to party with us and say goodbye," Page said in another post.
The future of Mohawk Place appears to be in question. Buffalo News file photo
Atlanta band Sarah and the Safe Word had a show booked at Mohawk on Feb. 15 but announced on social media the event was moved to Evening Star Music Hall in Niagara Falls "due to venue complications beyond our control."
The small downtown venue, at 47 E. Mohawk St., has hosted hundreds of local bands over the years, as well as prominent indie rock acts and musicians that would reach greater fame. Bands that have played Mohawk include The White Stripes, Mudhoney, The Black Keys, Broken Social Scene, My Morning Jacket, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Daniel Johnston, (Smog), Pedro the Lion and Drive-By Truckers.
Longtime owner Pete Perrone sold the venue in 2009. That new owner closed it in early 2013 and Platt reopened it the following year under a slightly different business name: Buffalo's Mohawk Place.
In November, the venue was sued by a woman who was severely injured in April when the singer of an Australian punk band dove from the stage and landed on her. The suit also names After Dark Entertainment, the show's promoter; the band Trophy Eyes; and John Floreani, the vocalist who dove into the crowd.
Signs – and an ominous Facebook post – point to uncertain future for beloved Mohawk Place
Mohawk Place, which for decades has provided a stage for local musicians and national acts, appears to be tilting toward demise.
The future of one of Buffalo's beloved live music venues seems in question.
Mohawk Place, which for decades has provided a stage for local musicians and national acts, appears to be tilting toward demise.
The venue on Friday night posted on Facebook "It looks like we won't be around much longer," and then listed shows scheduled through Feb. 8.
Mohawk Place owner Richard Platt did not respond to a voicemail or text message seeking comment.
But in interviews and other social media posts, people with connections to the venue all suggested its days were numbered.
Mike Thor, who worked as the venue's general manager until August, told The Buffalo News he handled the business side of the operation for years.
"What I do know for a fact is the current business model is unsustainable with the inevitable closure of the venue looming imminently," Thor said in a text message. "Over the last year, I've tried to buy the building several times to save Mohawk to no avail."
Billie Page, who DJed an event at the club on New Year's Eve, called it a "fun & sad night," in a social media post.
"It will be sad that they are closing, but a lot of people came out to party with us and say goodbye," Page said in another post.
The future of Mohawk Place appears to be in question. Buffalo News file photo
Atlanta band Sarah and the Safe Word had a show booked at Mohawk on Feb. 15 but announced on social media the event was moved to Evening Star Music Hall in Niagara Falls "due to venue complications beyond our control."
The small downtown venue, at 47 E. Mohawk St., has hosted hundreds of local bands over the years, as well as prominent indie rock acts and musicians that would reach greater fame. Bands that have played Mohawk include The White Stripes, Mudhoney, The Black Keys, Broken Social Scene, My Morning Jacket, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Daniel Johnston, (Smog), Pedro the Lion and Drive-By Truckers.
Longtime owner Pete Perrone sold the venue in 2009. That new owner closed it in early 2013 and Platt reopened it the following year under a slightly different business name: Buffalo's Mohawk Place.
In November, the venue was sued by a woman who was severely injured in April when the singer of an Australian punk band dove from the stage and landed on her. The suit also names After Dark Entertainment, the show's promoter; the band Trophy Eyes; and John Floreani, the vocalist who dove into the crowd.