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'''Cain's Ballroom''' is a historic [[music venue]] located in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], built in 1924 to serve as a garage for [[W. Tate Brady]]'s automobiles. Madison W. "Daddy" Cain purchased the building in 1930 and named it '''Cain's Dance Academy''',<ref>[http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregister/buildings/index.pl?id=13]</ref> where he charged 10¢ for dance lessons. The academy was the site of [[Bob Wills#The Texas Playboys|The Texas Playboys]]' first regular radio broadcast, and they continued to play there regularly.
'''Cain's Ballroom''' is a historic [[music venue]] located in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], built in 1924 to serve as a garage for [[W. Tate Brady]]'s automobiles. Madison W. "Daddy" Cain purchased the building in 1930 and named it '''Cain's Dance Academy''',<ref>[http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregister/buildings/index.pl?id=13]</ref> where he charged 10¢ for dance lessons. The academy was the site of [[Bob Wills#The Texas Playboys|The Texas Playboys]]' first regular radio broadcast, and they continued to play there regularly.


It fell into disuse until 1976 when [[Larry Schaeffer]] purchased the building, refurbished it, and reopened it with the current name, Cain's Ballroom. It hosted the [[Sex Pistols]] in 1978, and several bands from the [[Second British Invasion]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}
It fell into disuse until 1976 when Larry Schaeffer purchased the building, refurbished it, and reopened it with the name Cain's Ballroom. Cain's Dancing Academy was listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on September 4, 2003. It was listed under Criterion B and its NRIS number is 03000874.

Cain's Dancing Academy was listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on September 4, 2003. It was listed under Criterion B and its NRIS number is 03000874.


== History==
== History==
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[[File:Cains Ballroom Tulsa Night.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Cain's Ballroom at night]]
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Tate Brady used this building as a garage after its construction in 1924. His garage was renamed "The Louvre" and opened to the public. It became a night spot for the oil boom town.


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Madison 'Daddy Cain' hosted dance lessons and evening gatherings under the name oCain's Dance Academy. Jazz, [[ragtime]], [[blues]], and [[Country music|country]], and were among the band styles booked. [[Bob Wills]] became a regular performer. By 1932, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys broadcast a popular radio show from Cain's on [[KFAQ|KVOO]] (1934–1942).
===Early years===
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Tate Brady used this building as a garage upon its construction in 1924. His garage was soon renamed "The Louvre" and opened to the public. It quickly became a night spot for the nouveau riche oil boom town.


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In the late 1960s, Cain's was shut down for a brief time. It was purchased by 82-year-old Marie Mayers, a Bob Wills fan, in 1972. She planned to reopen Cain's as a full-time dance hall. It experienced very limited success with traditional dance evenings and concert rentals. In 1976 she sold Cain's Ballroom to rock concert investor Larry Shaeffer. His investment in Cain's focused on reviving the original elements and structure. In 1977 Cain's Ballroom opened with a concert by [[Elvin Bishop]]. Shaeffer's production support was Little Wing.
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Madison 'Daddy Cain' hosted dance lessons and evening gatherings under the new name of Cain's Dance Academy. [[Jazz]], [[Ragtime|rag]], [[blues]], [[Country music|country]], and other genres were among the band styles booked. [[Bob Wills]] became a regular performer. By 1932, [[Bob Wills]] and his [[Bob Wills#The Texas Playboys|Texas Playboys]] broadcast a popular radio show from Cain's on [[KFAQ|KVOO]] (1934–1942).


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The [[Sex Pistols]] were booked through [[Malcolm McLaren]] in early 1978. After the Sex Pistols, Cain's primarily succeeded in music bookings and oddity performances. In the 1980s, Shaeffer had a business partner named Davit Souders who concentrated on [[New wave music|new wave]] musicians.
In the late 1960s, Cain's went dark for a brief time as the onset of mass Rock and Roll took the limelight. It was purchased by 82-year-old Marie Mayers, a Bob Wills traditionalist, in 1972. She planned to reopen Cain's as a full-time dance hall. It experienced very limited success with traditional dance evenings and concert rentals.


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In 2010, [[Pollstar]] ranked Cain's Ballroom at #26 worldwide for ticket sales at club venues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20100413_371_0_hrbrFo865717 |newspaper=Tulsa World |title=Cain's Ballroom ranks No. 26 in club venue ticket sales worldwide |first=Jennifer|last=Chancellor|date=April 13, 2010}}</ref>
===Revival===
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[[File:Cains Ballroom Tulsa Night.jpg|thumb|Cain's Ballroom at night.]]
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In 1976, Marie sold Cain's Ballroom to rock concert investor Larry Shaeffer. His investment in Cain's focused on reviving the original elements and structure. Late 1977 marked the reopening of Cain's Ballroom with a concert by [[Elvin Bishop]]. Shaeffer's show production support was Little Wing.

The [[Sex Pistols]] were booked through [[Malcolm McLaren]] in early 1978.

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After the Sex Pistols gig, Cain's primarily succeeded in music bookings and oddity performances. In the 1980s, Shaeffer took a business partner named Davit Souders. Souders focused on international artists in the '[[New wave music|new wave]]' scene.

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In 2010, [[Pollstar]] ranked Cain's Ballroom at #26 worldwide for ticket sales at club venues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20100413_371_0_hrbrFo865717|newspaper=Tulsa World|title=Cain's Ballroom ranks No. 26 in club venue ticket sales worldwide|first=Jennifer|last=Chancellor|date=April 13, 2010}}</ref>

In 2013, Oklahoma Joe's BBQ began serving lunch out of Cain's.


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.cainsballroom.com/ Cain's Ballroom Site]
*[http://www.cainsballroom.com/ Official site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070212224303/http://www.tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregister/buildings/index.pl?id=13 Cain's Dancing Academy]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070212224303/http://www.tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregister/buildings/index.pl?id=13 Cain's Dancing Academy]


{{NRHP in Tulsa County}}
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Revision as of 04:14, 26 December 2018

Cain's Ballroom
The historic sign of Cain's Ballroom.
Map
Address423 North Main Street
LocationTulsa, Oklahoma, United States
OwnerThe Rodgers Family (Jim, Alice, Chad and Hunter)
Capacity1,800
Opened 1924 (1924-MM)
Website
www.cainsballroom.com
Cain's Dancing Academy
Coordinates36°9′38.46″N 95°59′35.31″W / 36.1606833°N 95.9931417°W / 36.1606833; -95.9931417
Architectural styleLate 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
NRHP reference No.03000874[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 4, 2003

Cain's Ballroom is a historic music venue located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, built in 1924 to serve as a garage for W. Tate Brady's automobiles. Madison W. "Daddy" Cain purchased the building in 1930 and named it Cain's Dance Academy,[2] where he charged 10¢ for dance lessons. The academy was the site of The Texas Playboys' first regular radio broadcast, and they continued to play there regularly.

It fell into disuse until 1976 when Larry Schaeffer purchased the building, refurbished it, and reopened it with the name Cain's Ballroom. Cain's Dancing Academy was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2003. It was listed under Criterion B and its NRIS number is 03000874.

History

Cain's Ballroom at night

Tate Brady used this building as a garage after its construction in 1924. His garage was renamed "The Louvre" and opened to the public. It became a night spot for the oil boom town.

Madison 'Daddy Cain' hosted dance lessons and evening gatherings under the name oCain's Dance Academy. Jazz, ragtime, blues, and country, and were among the band styles booked. Bob Wills became a regular performer. By 1932, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys broadcast a popular radio show from Cain's on KVOO (1934–1942).

In the late 1960s, Cain's was shut down for a brief time. It was purchased by 82-year-old Marie Mayers, a Bob Wills fan, in 1972. She planned to reopen Cain's as a full-time dance hall. It experienced very limited success with traditional dance evenings and concert rentals. In 1976 she sold Cain's Ballroom to rock concert investor Larry Shaeffer. His investment in Cain's focused on reviving the original elements and structure. In 1977 Cain's Ballroom opened with a concert by Elvin Bishop. Shaeffer's production support was Little Wing.

The Sex Pistols were booked through Malcolm McLaren in early 1978. After the Sex Pistols, Cain's primarily succeeded in music bookings and oddity performances. In the 1980s, Shaeffer had a business partner named Davit Souders who concentrated on new wave musicians.

In 2010, Pollstar ranked Cain's Ballroom at #26 worldwide for ticket sales at club venues.[3]

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ Chancellor, Jennifer (April 13, 2010). "Cain's Ballroom ranks No. 26 in club venue ticket sales worldwide". Tulsa World.
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