Jay's Longhorn Bar, most frequently referred to by patrons as The Longhorn, was a nexus of the punk music scene in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, described by music critics as a "legendary" part of the genre's history and a "punk rocker's paradise." One of the earliest clubs in America to regularly book punk, New Wave, and alternative-rock bands, the Longhorn was the only concert stage in Minnesota where touring acts in those genres could regularly perform until the opening of what would become First Avenue in 1980. "The Police, Blondie, all the big acts played there," wrote Hüsker Dü guitarist Bob Mould, who frequented the venue and noted that he considered Hüsker Dü "an actual band" only after they had performed on the Longhorn stage.
The Longhorn was also an important crucible of the local punk-rock scene. It was the first bar ever played by both of the scene's most highly influential bands, Hüsker Dü (on May 13, 1979) and the Replacements (on July 2, 1980). Peter Jesperson, the Replacements' manager and a founder of Twin/Tone Records, who was also a DJ at the Longhorn at that time, signed the band to Twin/Tone immediately after that performance.
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Leonard Japp, Sr. began selling pretzels from a truck in 1927. The business grew to feature a potato chip recipe made by Japp’s wife, Eugenia. After the Wall Street Crash of 1929, Japp found a new business partner and began selling the chips under the brand name “Mrs. Japp’s Potato Chips”. The 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent anti-Japanese sentiment, however, led to a negative connotation towards the word “Jap” in the United States. The chips were consequently rebranded to “Jays Potato Chips” to avoid the sound-alike name, and the company became Jays Foods, Inc.
Minneapolis History in Plain Sight: Jay’s Longhorn Bar
Taking a look at a Minnesota Music Landmark: the Longhorn bar. It was a place where unsigned garage bands could test the waters and be followed the next night by the likes of the Ramones, the Clash, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Police, Elvis Costello and more. It also served as a launching pad for local legends Husker Du and the Replacements. Truly, hallowed ground that the city seems to have just left behind.
published: 09 Dec 2020
Listen to Looch: 'Jay's Longhorn' documentary review
Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary, 'Jay's Longhorn: Let's Make a Scene,' that captures a vital chapter in Minnesota music history.
published: 22 Oct 2019
Elvis Costello Jay's Longhorn Bar 14, 02, 1978
Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Jay's Longhorn Bar Minneapolis,
Minnesota February 14, 1978
band members:
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Bruce Thomas
Pete Thomas
01 Hand In Hand
02 Waiting for the End of the World
03 No Action
04 Less Than Zero
05 The Beat
06 Red Shoes
07 This Year's Girl
08 I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea
09 Radio Radio
10 You Belong to Me
11 Lipstick Vogue
12 Watching the Detectives
13 Pump It Up
14 Miracle Man
~-- I don't claim no rights to any of this
published: 20 Aug 2019
Arlo Hennings on Jay's Longhorn
Arlo Hennings first hand account of performing at Jay's Longhorn, the birthplace of the Minneapolis rock underground scene in 1979, and the beginnings of the band The Suburbs.
published: 01 Apr 2019
The Suburbs Spring Came Longhorn Bar
Recorded live at the Longhorn Bar in Minneapolis, July 12, 1980.
published: 28 Aug 2013
The Police- Minneapolis "Jay's Longhorn Bar",MN, 24-05-1979, USA
The Police Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Outlandos de Amour North American Tour 1979
Setilst:
Truth Hits Everybody
So Lonely
Fall Out
Born in the 50's
Hole in My Life
Be My Girl (Sally)
Peanuts
Message in a Bottle
Roxanne
Next to You
Landlord
Can't Stand Losing You
published: 24 Apr 2016
Vitamin Q tribute to Jay's Longhorn
The Minneapolis rock underground band Vitamin Q (1979-1985) performed at Jay's Longhorn during the period 1979-1983,
Taking a look at a Minnesota Music Landmark: the Longhorn bar. It was a place where unsigned garage bands could test the waters and be followed the next night b...
Taking a look at a Minnesota Music Landmark: the Longhorn bar. It was a place where unsigned garage bands could test the waters and be followed the next night by the likes of the Ramones, the Clash, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Police, Elvis Costello and more. It also served as a launching pad for local legends Husker Du and the Replacements. Truly, hallowed ground that the city seems to have just left behind.
Taking a look at a Minnesota Music Landmark: the Longhorn bar. It was a place where unsigned garage bands could test the waters and be followed the next night by the likes of the Ramones, the Clash, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Police, Elvis Costello and more. It also served as a launching pad for local legends Husker Du and the Replacements. Truly, hallowed ground that the city seems to have just left behind.
Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Jay's Longhorn Bar Minneapolis,
Minnesota February 14, 1978
band members:
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Bruce Thomas
Pet...
Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Jay's Longhorn Bar Minneapolis,
Minnesota February 14, 1978
band members:
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Bruce Thomas
Pete Thomas
01 Hand In Hand
02 Waiting for the End of the World
03 No Action
04 Less Than Zero
05 The Beat
06 Red Shoes
07 This Year's Girl
08 I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea
09 Radio Radio
10 You Belong to Me
11 Lipstick Vogue
12 Watching the Detectives
13 Pump It Up
14 Miracle Man
~-- I don't claim no rights to any of this
Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Jay's Longhorn Bar Minneapolis,
Minnesota February 14, 1978
band members:
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Bruce Thomas
Pete Thomas
01 Hand In Hand
02 Waiting for the End of the World
03 No Action
04 Less Than Zero
05 The Beat
06 Red Shoes
07 This Year's Girl
08 I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea
09 Radio Radio
10 You Belong to Me
11 Lipstick Vogue
12 Watching the Detectives
13 Pump It Up
14 Miracle Man
~-- I don't claim no rights to any of this
Arlo Hennings first hand account of performing at Jay's Longhorn, the birthplace of the Minneapolis rock underground scene in 1979, and the beginnings of the ba...
Arlo Hennings first hand account of performing at Jay's Longhorn, the birthplace of the Minneapolis rock underground scene in 1979, and the beginnings of the band The Suburbs.
Arlo Hennings first hand account of performing at Jay's Longhorn, the birthplace of the Minneapolis rock underground scene in 1979, and the beginnings of the band The Suburbs.
The Police Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Outlandos de Amour North American Tour 1979
Setilst:
Truth Hits Everybody
So Lonely
Fall Out
Born in the 50's
Ho...
The Police Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Outlandos de Amour North American Tour 1979
Setilst:
Truth Hits Everybody
So Lonely
Fall Out
Born in the 50's
Hole in My Life
Be My Girl (Sally)
Peanuts
Message in a Bottle
Roxanne
Next to You
Landlord
Can't Stand Losing You
The Police Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Outlandos de Amour North American Tour 1979
Setilst:
Truth Hits Everybody
So Lonely
Fall Out
Born in the 50's
Hole in My Life
Be My Girl (Sally)
Peanuts
Message in a Bottle
Roxanne
Next to You
Landlord
Can't Stand Losing You
Taking a look at a Minnesota Music Landmark: the Longhorn bar. It was a place where unsigned garage bands could test the waters and be followed the next night by the likes of the Ramones, the Clash, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Police, Elvis Costello and more. It also served as a launching pad for local legends Husker Du and the Replacements. Truly, hallowed ground that the city seems to have just left behind.
Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Jay's Longhorn Bar Minneapolis,
Minnesota February 14, 1978
band members:
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Bruce Thomas
Pete Thomas
01 Hand In Hand
02 Waiting for the End of the World
03 No Action
04 Less Than Zero
05 The Beat
06 Red Shoes
07 This Year's Girl
08 I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea
09 Radio Radio
10 You Belong to Me
11 Lipstick Vogue
12 Watching the Detectives
13 Pump It Up
14 Miracle Man
~-- I don't claim no rights to any of this
Arlo Hennings first hand account of performing at Jay's Longhorn, the birthplace of the Minneapolis rock underground scene in 1979, and the beginnings of the band The Suburbs.
The Police Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Outlandos de Amour North American Tour 1979
Setilst:
Truth Hits Everybody
So Lonely
Fall Out
Born in the 50's
Hole in My Life
Be My Girl (Sally)
Peanuts
Message in a Bottle
Roxanne
Next to You
Landlord
Can't Stand Losing You
Jay's Longhorn Bar, most frequently referred to by patrons as The Longhorn, was a nexus of the punk music scene in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, described by music critics as a "legendary" part of the genre's history and a "punk rocker's paradise." One of the earliest clubs in America to regularly book punk, New Wave, and alternative-rock bands, the Longhorn was the only concert stage in Minnesota where touring acts in those genres could regularly perform until the opening of what would become First Avenue in 1980. "The Police, Blondie, all the big acts played there," wrote Hüsker Dü guitarist Bob Mould, who frequented the venue and noted that he considered Hüsker Dü "an actual band" only after they had performed on the Longhorn stage.
The Longhorn was also an important crucible of the local punk-rock scene. It was the first bar ever played by both of the scene's most highly influential bands, Hüsker Dü (on May 13, 1979) and the Replacements (on July 2, 1980). Peter Jesperson, the Replacements' manager and a founder of Twin/Tone Records, who was also a DJ at the Longhorn at that time, signed the band to Twin/Tone immediately after that performance.
Between January 2023 and June of this year, 162 calls to 911 have been made to 902 Gervais St., the address for Jay’s Bar and Grill... “Jay’s Bar & Grill has failed to operate and sell alcohol in a ...
ROCHESTER For Minnesota indie and punk music fans, Jay’s Longhorn Bar in Minneapolis was the epicenter of a growing scene. From 1977 to 1982, Jay’s Longhorn attracted musicians and fans of new types of music and cultivated a vibrant scene.
ToniteLonghorn features recordings taken from across four different shows that took place between July 1979 and September 1980 at Jay’s Longhorn Bar in Minneapolis... Tonite Longhorn features 28 ...