History
Located at 737 New Hampshire Street, The Bottleneck is considered by many to be a rock & roll historical landmark. The Lawrence, KS building that houses The Bottleneck has been home to everything from a roller rink to a paper warehouse before finally taking shape as a live music club (alternately named Off the Wall Hall and Cogburns) in the '80s. Purchased in 1985 by current owner Brett Mosiman with cash borrowed from an American Express card, Mosiman renamed the club The Bottleneck in honor of the numerous varieties of beer sold there. The Bottleneck's journey began with a regular Monday-evening open mic night (a tradition that still continues today), giving local talent the opportunity to take the stage in front of friends and fans. live music in lawrence kansas From there, The Bottleneck soon cemented its status as a scheduled stop on many major city, national tours, giving nearby University of Kansas students access to some of the best names in modern music. Over the years the ar
Specialties
Where awesome comes to get rad! We bring you a variety of live music and local events. Feel free to tweet any booking question. #lfk Instagram & Twitter @TheBottleneck