Maxwell's Closing: Infamous Hoboken Concert Venue Shutting Its Doors In July, Ending Its 'Glory Days'

Maxwell's, a legendary indie-music venue, will close at the end of July, according to the Star Ledger and nj.com.

While the owner blames the changing nightlife scene in Hoboken for the venue's demise, including bars oriented around who has the best televisions, the club was more than a local staple on the music scene.

During its 35 years of business, Maxwell's housed The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth and the Minutemen in the '80s. They were a key venue in the 90s for giving initial gigs to Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more, according to Rolling Stone. Bruce Springsteen's video for "Glory Days" shows the venue. Yo La Tengo plays their annually, according to Rolling Stone.

The club will go out with a bang July 31, the same way it opened. The band "a," featuring members of Bongos and Glenn Morrow, who began the indie label Bar/None Records in Hoboken, will perform.

Todd Abramson, co-owner and booking agent for the club, told The Star Ledger that the rent in the area also had an impact on their decision to close the music spot.

"We were offered a renewal with rates that weren't necessarily onerous," Abramson said. "But after much thought, given the changing nature of Hoboken and the difficulties of trying to run a business in this town, we decided it was time."

Abramson began doing bookings for the club in 1986, according to Rolling Stone. He now also books for the Bell House in Brooklyn and will continue on in that role.