Is Garth Still King of the Bar Scene Too? An Investigation into Friends In Low Places
Remember that epic night Garth Brooks promised us with his new Nashville bar, Friends In Low Places? Well, saddle up, partners, because we're moseyin' on in to see if it's a boot-scootin' good time, or a flop worse than a rhinestone belt snapping mid-two-step.
Grand Opening Glitches: Did They "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)"?
There were some bumps on the dusty road to paradise. The initial opening in November 2023 was partial, with some folks grumbling about a lack of, well, everything but the bar itself. Luckily, by March 2024, the full four-story shindig was up and running, complete with a rooftop oasis that sounds suspiciously like it should be blasting Jimmy Buffett instead of Garth classics.
The Music: Is it Friends In Low Places or
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Friends In Top 40
?This seems to be the biggest controversy. Reviews are a mixed bag. Some two-steppers swear the live music on the first floor is pure honky-tonk heaven, while others claim they heard "Baby Got Back" blasting and hightailed it out faster than a bull from a rodeo clown. Maybe Garth's got a hidden love for Sir Mix-A-Lot, who knows?
The Verdict: Is This Bar Burning Up the Charts or Going Down Like a Deflated Pool Float?
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The jury's still out, but the signs are lookin' mostly positive. The place seems to have a good vibe, with something for everyone (even if that something is pi�a coladas and not sweet tea). Just be prepared for a bit of genre-bending and potentially higher-than-average drink prices.
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Here's the lowdown on Friends In Low Places:
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How to find it: Smack dab in the middle of Nashville's famous Broadway strip. You can't miss the giant neon sign in the shape of a cowboy hat (because, subtlety).
How to dress: Channel your inner Trisha Yearwood or mutton-stache Garth, or just wear something comfortable for dancing (and maybe dodging rogue flying napkins).
How to avoid disappointment: Don't go in expecting a pure country music experience. Embrace the mystery! Maybe you'll hear Garth's rendition of "Macarena."
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How much to budget: Prices are on par with other Broadway bars. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny, or pre-game elsewhere.
How to have a good time: Sing along (even if you're off-key), two-step like nobody's watching (even if nobody's there), and make some new friends (low places or otherwise).
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