Lemon Tree No More???

[StewCat]

I was told today at my open mic that its finished.closed for good.

Whats the Scoop?

[Dave]

First I've heard of it. Absolute tragedy if it's true, though.

There are some LT staff on the forums, anyone want to give us the official line?

[unbroken]

aye i heard this too, apparently the council had one of their routine reviews and decided it was a financial loss, so as of immediately it has been closed.

TBH, I won't personally miss it, I go their two to three times a year at most.

Shame, because its a great venue, just wish it would have done more for more local bands.

[StewCat]

Originally Posted by unbroken

TBH, I won't personally miss it, I go their two to three times a year at most.

Shame, because its a great venue, just wish it would have done more for more local bands.

i only went two or three times a year too - and i also agree it could have dont more for local bands but im still really gonna miss it. cracking wee venue.

We were meant to be playing our first gig in the lemon tree this month. gutted.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by unbroken

aye i heard this too, apparently the council had one of their routine reviews and decided it was a financial loss, so as of immediately it has been closed.

TBH, I won't personally miss it, I go their two to three times a year at most.

Shame, because its a great venue, just wish it would have done more for more local bands.

There was a time when there wasn't a local band worth their salt that hadn't played there. It's been following the nostalgia/tribute band circuit a bit more in recent years, but I was led to understand that was a strategy designed to maximise the venue's earning potential.

Nah, this can't be true, not with the line-up they've got in the coming months.

*bagsies the Needles and Lorelei gigs*

[unbroken]

Originally Posted by Dave

There was a time when there wasn't a local band worth their salt that hadn't played there. It's been following the nostalgia/tribute band circuit a bit more in recent years, but I was led to understand that was a strategy designed to maximise the venue's earning potential.

Nah, this can't be true, not with the line-up they've got in the coming months.

*bagsies the Needles and the Lorelei gigs*

aye i know, there used to be quite a few local band gigs there, AND local bands got the big support slots but that stopped a few years back, total shame, because it was a great venue, played there a few times myself.

Im pretty sure it is true, but im sure we will find out for definate soon, gutted for all those folk that like nouvelle vague....

[Dave]

Originally Posted by unbroken

aye i know, there used to be quite a few local band gigs there, AND local bands got the big support slots but that stopped a few years back, total shame, because it was a great venue, played there a few times myself.

Im pretty sure it is true, but im sure we will find out for definate soon, gutted for all those folk that like nouvelle vague....

If this is actually happening, it's going to be a seismic occurence in Aberdeen, we're already desperately short of decent venues and to lose one of the best is gut-wrenching. I'm actually not joking about the Needles and The Lorelei, I'd put them on in Exodus if needs be, but in the long term the vacuum this is going to create is going to be massive.

Maybe if an individual or a like-minded group of souls were to put together a package to take over the venue and its commitments immediately, there may be some hope.

[Cloud]

Originally Posted by Dave

If this is actually happening, it's going to be a seismic occurence in Aberdeen, we're already desperately short of decent venues and to lose one of the best is gut-wrenching. I'm actually not joking about the Needles and The Lorelei, I'd put them on in Exodus if needs be, but in the long term the vacuum this is going to create is going to be massive.

Fucking hell, I can't say I was ever the biggest fan of the Lemon Tree, but to lose it is a massive kick in the teeth for Aberdeen. I suppose in a way, this gives Barfly a monopoly now - and that's not a good thing for anyone.

Maybe if an individual or a like-minded group of souls were to put together a package to take over the venue and its commitments immediately, there may be some hope.

Would anyone touch an Aberdeen music venue now, what with two failures this year?

[Astronick]

If this is true then it sure is a sad loss. I'm fairly new to Aberdeen and only saw my first gig at the Lemon Tree last week but it was a nice little venue and seemed to get some pretty interesting, left-field acts.

[Giles Walker]

It's getting worse and worse for nightlife in Aberdeen it seems.

Whos head is next on the chopping block then?

I heard Kef is turning into some kind of restaurant next year, which would leave us with one venue that plays dance music.

Shame about The Lemon tree (if this turns out to be true) it seemed like they were just getting their act together as well.

[preemo]

The Lemon tree website seems to be down.
Doesn't look good.

[Graeme]

Shut with immediate effect according to Northsound News. Shocked. This makes Aberdeen a little less worth living in in my opinion. Lots more could be/will be said.

[Heavy Soul]

Totally gutted about this - seen loads of bands there over the years and it will be sadly missed........

[Bob Double Jack]

a shame. "when i were a lad", the lemon tree was the place to play. it will be a sad loss to aberdeen's currently buoyant scene. I will wear a black armband for the rest of the day.

[RossP]

The very place I saw my first ever gig.

Symposium with 'A' supporting when I was about 13 or 14

Gutted. Hope the Caribou and Adventures Close to Home shows go ahead as planned, in another venue.

Wonder what they'll do with the building now...?