Sept. 2000

Applauze
Mankato, MN

Big Block Party

Barmuda, Beer and Bands on September 9

The Delaineys, 6 Mile Groove and The Scott Laurent Band join headliner gb Leighton for the third annual Barmuda Triangle Block Party on the 500 block of Mankato’s South Front Street Saturday, September 9, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Just five bucks gets you six hours of great rock.

“We wanted to do something together,” reflects T.J. Finnegan’s Chris Rysdon, referring to how his bar, along with The South Front Street Saloon and Pluto’s Pub (dubbed the Barmuda Triangle) joined forces three years ago to put on the first block party.  Deb Wersal, radio salesperson and local music promoter adds, “Each year it gets bigger!”

Started as a way to welcome back returning college students with live music and Miller Beer, the Barmuda Triangle Block Party also attracts the bars’ regulars plus visitors from the region.  The event closes off the one block of South Front where T.J.’s, Pinto’s and South Street are located.  With the event starting at 4 p.m. and ending by 10 p.m., Chris says other downtown bars and businesses also benefit from the crowd.  In fact, A-1 Bike is planning a ‘Rock Around the Block’ sale to coincide with the street party.

The Third Annual Barmuda Triangle Block Party is open to ages 21 and up.