Bogart's is a

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located in the Corryville neighborhood of

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, near the

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, across Vine Street from the former

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History

The venue opened as a

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theater called the ''Nordland Plaza Nickelodeon'' in 1905. It operated until 1955 when it succumbed to the competition from television. It reopened in 1960 screening primarily German films. It later operated as a restaurant with entertainment named ''Inner Circle''. In the mid-1970s, Bogart's opened in the space after an extensive remodeling as a 250-seat club and restaurant, expanded around 1980 and then further expanded to 1,500 seats in 1993. In 1997, Nederlander Concerts assumed management of Bogart's. SFX (now

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) bought many of Nederlander's concert operations in 1999. Prior to its 1980 expansion, Bogarts hosted themed-party nights, such as a

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club theme when the venue opened. It hosted a wide variety of comedians, ranging from

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and

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, national recording artists and bands that gained fame through their appearances at Bogart's, such as

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and

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. In its early years, Bogart's was the proving ground for many upcoming metal bands. The intimate setting offered an up-close experience, often allowing the crowd to flow onto the stage with performers such as

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, Dark Angel, Overkill, W.A.S.P. and others. While metal bands appeared frequently, Bogart's offered performances of several music styles each week. The venue remains under management of

and has two levels: a pit, and a balcony which is open for larger events. Ohio acts that have played at Bogart's include

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in 1990, Filter in '99,

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in '96,

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in '06,

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in '13, Cincinnati's Walk the Moon in '15, Machine Gun Kelly in '14, The Devil Wears Prada in '15, Beartooth in '15,

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in '21,

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in '10,

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in '19,

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in '16,

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in '95,

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in '22,

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in '05,

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in '08,

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in 1980,

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in '93, and

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in '99. ounting Stars in 2017,2018,2019

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