Former Casino and long time music and restaurant mainstay the Ranch Club has closed. We are hearing the new owner is going to tear down the historic building and make another "high concept" restaurant. Just what we need! Hope he moves the big gelded horse inside and places it next to the salad bar.
And so the slow, painful trend away from live music continues. The Ranch use to be the place for a slightly older dance crowd to kick up their heals. Smaller three and four piece combos like Powder River and Richard Soliz created a calmer, yet fun atmosphere. I will miss the guitars and the intimate back bar, wont miss the tiny bathroom.
P.S. The Ranch Club may be the "downtown bar and restaurant" from the earlier Classified entries.