The music just died on another corner of Ybor City.
Today, Rock Brothers Brewing and its second story music venue The Attic announced their closure via social media.
“We give thanks to the many guests, artists, employees, and everyone else who made this little corner of Ybor City a special place,” Rock Brothers wrote. “We aren’t sure what the future holds, but for now we will say… See you soon! We will miss you all!! ”
The last day of operation was Sunday, and phone calls to the brewery and its general manager have not been returned. It's unclear if there will be any farewell events or festivities.
Located at the corner of 8th Avenue and 15th Street, The Attic opened in 2016. Rock Brothers Brewing opened in 2017 and quickly gained a reputation for its music-themed beers and upstairs venue, which was hands down the best listening room in Hillsborough County.
It's first concert featured Florida swamp-rock hero JJ Grey, and the corner was the epicenter for the Ybor City version of short-lived Bay area music festival Whigfest.
Six shows were on The Attic's live music calendar—including a July 13 show with Christian songwriter Cochren and Co.—but the venue said it was “issuing refunds which will be credited back through Eventbrite in the coming days and weeks depending on when the show was scheduled.”
This is a developing post.
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UPDATED 07/07/23 6:25 p.m. Updated to say the last day open was Sunday, July 2.
Rock Brothers Brewing and its music venue The Attic have closed in Ybor City
The brewery said it would see fans ‘soon.’
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