While Houston might not have as many music venues as Austin, which has more than 250, Space City is still home to several older venues that have been around since the 30s.<\/p>\n
Some beloved venues have closed their doors, including the beloved Fitzgerald’s, which opened in the late 70s and closed in 2018.<\/a><\/p>\n MORE ON ENTERTAINMENT:Why was an orange blimp spotted over Houston today? It’s for Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet’s new movie<\/a><\/p>\n But the Houston area from\u00a0Conroe to Galveston has more than 60 venues,<\/a>\u00a0according to past Chronicle reports. These include stadiums, theaters and bars with space to hold live performances.<\/p>\n Only a few have been open for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n Here’s a list of five venues that have been open since before the early 2000s.<\/p>\n White Swan Live<\/p>\n One of the oldest venues is White Swan Live in East End, which opened its doors in 1937, giving space to many local musicians,\u00a0according to the venue’s website.<\/a><\/p>\n Today, the venue typically hosts local punk and heavy metal bands, while also bringing some bands from other genres.<\/p>\n There are live performances throughout the week, with a couple of events on the schedule for the new year.<\/p>\n Address:\u00a04419 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, TX 77011<\/p>\n Established:\u00a01937<\/p>\n Last Concert Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n Elena “Mama” Aldrete Lopez opened Last Concert Caf\u00e9 in the Warehouse District\u00a0in 1949.<\/p>\n Some of the artists who have walked through its doors include big band legend Xavier\u00a0Cugat, Houston rapper Devin the Dude and Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9. The venue has expanded over the years, increasing its capacity and improving the space to make for a better concert-going experience.<\/p>\n In April, the venue welcomed emerging artist Geordie Greep while he toured his debut album “The New Sound.”<\/p>\n Address:1403 Nance Street, Houston, TX 77002<\/p>\n Established:\u00a01949<\/p>\n Numbers<\/p>\n First opening in 1978, Numbers in the Montrose area was a go-to spot for big names such as The Cure, R.E.M., Iggy Pop and the Pixies.<\/p>\n The venue originally opened as a gay disco at the height of Houston’s gay rights movement, according to the venue’s website. Houston rapper Fat Tony said he\u00a0remembered seeing a young MF Doom<\/a> there and opening up for the\u00a0Wu-Tang Clan.<\/p>\n Today, the venue continues to offer dance-themed nights, special events and the occasional concert. <\/p>\n Address:\u00a0300 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006<\/p>\n Established:1978<\/p>\n Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar<\/p>\n Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar first opened in the Heights as a bar that also sold guitar parts, according to the venue’s website.<\/p>\n