The Apartment Lounge, one of the oldest pubs in the city, recently changed hands. This popular watering hole has long served the gay community, but also the theatre wing of our city. I know, I know -- even I have trouble telling them apart these days.
The biggest change since Bob Johnson took possession of this iconic establishment in the heart of downtown was not the freshly remodeled interior or even the fact that they now take credit cards. No, the biggest leap is that on Sunday, while you enjoy the Apartment Lounge's new Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, you will be able to hear live music from LVNMUZIQ.
Four-piece band LVNMUZIQ, fronted by singer-songwriter Liz Snavely, will take over this tiny space for a showcase of original music from one of the area's favorite folk singers.
"I don't play many bars these days as I have found that most of these types of venues want covers only," says Snavely, who has played more than 400 shows in 25 states since she began playing in 2006. "Most times, I am playing in a concert or theater setting, since people really enjoy hearing my poetry set to music."
Those who venture down to listen to LVNMUZIQ perform will be in for a treat because her song stylings remind me of the fragile and honest poetry of Joan Armatrading with bit of Toni Childs' forceful vocals.
And don't let Snavely's small frame fool you. She is a former Military officer and was recently part of a security detail for the Fortune Feimster & Friends show at Wealthy Theatre. What she lacks in size, she more than delivers with her commanding voice.
Among the highlights of her career, Snavely is proud of a song she wrote that became a key element to Erin Davies' documentary, Fagbug. The song "Backseat" references Rosa Parks, but is really about all of our struggles for equality, whether it be for people of color, women, ability, or sexual orientation. These struggles are not inseparable acts, but part of the journey to Snavely.
The Apartment has also recently added a female bartender to the staff and is hosting a women's night each and every Wednesday.
The Apartment Lounge is one of those rare gems in our city that, for the most part, remains timeless -- a true urban classic on the American cityscape. Here's hoping this little spot where the art of conversation lives between friends who gather downtown will continues long into the future.
Admission: Free
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