Skyliner Ballroom
The Skyliner Ballroom was a nightclub located on Jacksboro Highway in Fort Worth, Texas. It was opened in the late 1930s and operated until 1966. The Skyliner evolved over the years, hosting big bands, jazz, burlesque, blues, and eventually Rock and roll, rock & roll acts. History The Skyliner Ballroom was opened by recording artist George Campbell and his partner Gene Hames who wanted to capitalize on the growing entertainment business in Fort Worth. When it opened, the Skyliner was the largest dance hall in Fort Worth, with a capacity of 500. The venue featured a mural of the Fort Worth skyline. Popular local bands and national acts performed at the Skyliner such as Denny Beckner and Louis Armstrong. The Skyliner entertained black and white audiences, but not on the same night. In 1953, the venue was raided for "moral perversions" when authorities were notified that white men were performing with black women. Hames and Campbell could not afford to continue operating the Skylin ...
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Nightclub
A nightclub (music club, discothèque, disco club, or simply club) is an entertainment venue during nighttime comprising a dance floor, lightshow, and a stage for live music or a disc jockey (DJ) who plays recorded music. Nightclubs generally restrict access to people in terms of age, attire, personal belongings, and inappropriate behaviors. Nightclubs typically have dress codes to prohibit people wearing informal, indecent, offensive, or gang-related attire from entering. Unlike other entertainment venues, nightclubs are more likely to use bouncers to screen prospective patrons for entry. The busiest nights for a nightclub are Friday and Saturday nights. Most nightclubs cater to a particular music genre or sound for branding effects. Some nightclubs may offer food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages). History Early history In the United States, New York increasingly became the national capital for tourism and entertainment. Grand hotels were built for upsca ...
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