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Jun 5, 2013

Hoboken's Maxwell's to Close

Hoboken's Maxwell's to close

Maxwell's closing

The New Jersey club, long known for its eclectic and independent-minded bookings, will be closing its doors after 34 years at the end of July.

Maxwell's, the venerated music venue and bar in Hoboken, New Jersey long known for its eclectic and independent-minded bookings, will be closing its doors after 34 years at the end of July, the Star-Ledger has reported.

Speaking to Star-Ledger reporter Tris McCall, Maxwell's co-owner and booker Todd Abramson described a situation where playing it safe seemed the only option. "We were offered a renewal with rates that weren't necessarily onerous, but after much thought, given the changing nature of Hoboken and the difficulties of trying to run a business in this town, we decided it was time." Abramson went on to explain that the club's last night, July 31, will be headlined by 'a,' the same band that headlined its opening night.