Idaho Falls couple open new restaurant, bar and performance venue
July 11, 2024
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IDAHO FALLS – An iconic Idaho Falls building that was once the home of a popular bar and live concert venue is back open with a new tenant.
AJ’s Place opened in April at 1560 Lindsay Boulevard and the new tenants are Ritchie Alan and JD Henderson. Over the last year, they’ve been focused on turning it into a venue similar to what it was originally.
During the 1960s, the Skyway Bar, the original occupant of the 10,000-square-foot space, was a popular nightclub where locals involved in the local rock band scene came to see their favorite bands perform.
With a new coat of paint and a revamped stage with a modern sound system and bar area, Alan and Henderson tell EastIdahoNews.com the building now resembles an old-fashioned night club and is equipped to handle a variety of performances.
“Back in the day, 95% of the (activity in this place) was music. We wanted the ability to have burlesque shows, open mics, comedies. We’re working with a promoter to get MMA fighting in here,” Alan says. “Our biggest focus is giving people a place to come out and enjoy not just music, but shows of any kind.”
The duo spent $12,000 on a sound system so they could make it available to live performers at the venue. They also offer a private waiting room with stage access where performers can go to change clothes or sit in-between sets.
The restaurant offers burgers and other items made just the way Ritchie remembers as a kid.
“Greasy cheeseburgers with real bacon and sauces — we try and build the best burger we can,” he says.
The business seems to be catching on. They’ve hosted live shows to a packed house every weekend since they opened and they’re thrilled to make the space available to the community.
“We’re trying to let everyone in on what we’re trying to do and let them know that we have this venue,” says Alan.
“Today, I got a phone call to book our first wedding here in August,” Henderson adds.
Take a look at the venue in the video above.
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