There's something about a closed music venue that hits different than any other shuttered business — El Paso has lost more than a few worth talking about.
El Paso has, and has had, a number of concert venues and each one of them has seen some incredible shows. They all have amazing history but "Tricky" had character.
We also have huge military installations and big, world record holding boots as well. Even our food portions are monstrous ... the very list of our big things is "big". Now, here's one more thing Texas can add to it - entertainment venues.
I've seen a ton of bands perform in the Borderland. Some "rookies", some on their way to rock super-stardom and some that had already achieved "legend" status.