Recher Theatre
Formerly Recher Theatre | |
blues (music), blues rock, electronic, folk, garage, groove, hard rock, hip hop, heavy metal, indie, punk, reggae, rock, surf, rhythm and blues, singer-songwriters | |
| Capacity | 700 |
|---|---|
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1999 |
| Closed | 2013 |
| Reopened | 2021 |
The Recher
The small venue with a capacity of only 700
Closure
The Recher Theater closed in 2013.[3] It enjoyed a strong run as one of the area's premier music venues, but was eventually squeezed out by larger venues.[5] The Recher ended its days as a live music staple with a sold-out fundraising concert titled "The Last Hurrah!" featuring 17 bands, many of which had played at the Recher over the last decade.[1][6] The bands performing included The Hint, American Diary, Thin Dark Line, Dropout Year, All Mighty Senators, Warren Boes/Andy Belt, Burning Rosewood, Shane from Valencia, Evan Michael, The Everlove/Adelphi, Japan 4 Japan 4 band shows, Hectic Red, Technicolor Minivan, Oh the Story, Brighter Shades, Rob Fahey & Pieces, Monday Night Social Club Band, Serena Miller & Riot, The Regal Begals, and Ashes Remain.[6] All proceeds were donated to Catherine's Fund For Cystic Fibrosis, associated with the Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.[6]
The Recher Theatre space was converted into a nightclub known as Torrent Nightclub.[7] The change was attributed to the rise of popularity of DJs and electronic dance music.[1] Recher said, "The market for live music is down, and the local music scene, as well, wasn't what it used to be."[5] After nearly a year of construction, the Torrent Nightclub opened on Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, featuring British DJs EC Twins.[5]
Reopening
In June 2020, owner Brian Recher announced that the space would rebrand and reopen as The Recher at a future date.[8] It was revealed in early March 2021 that The Recher would reopen on March 19, 2021, initially with limited capacity shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e Staff (April 1, 2013). "Recher Theatre ends live music run with last concert. Venue to become nightclub to change with musical times". WBAL TV. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- ^ a b Staff (April 1, 2013). "Recher Theatre". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ a b "Info". The Recher Theatre. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Wall of Fame". The Recher Theatre. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ Recher Theatre to become Torrent Nightclub
- ^ "Register". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Maryland's the Recher Reopening with 100-Cap Shows". March 3, 2021.