By: Eliana Schreiber
After a decade of dormancy, the Viking Bar — a West Bank music venue — opened its doors to a crowd of blues-loving fans last Wednesday.
Closed since 2006, the historic Riverside Avenue bar has been home to some of West Bank’s most notable blues and folk musicians. Now, the bar’s new owners hope they can pay homage to the Viking’s rich history.
As soon as the building went on the market, owner Aaron Britt, his wife Amy and their friend Patrick Johnston quickly seized the opportunity to buy and restore the abandoned bar.