After 15 years of providing Âé¶čAV music fans with a place to take in live shows, the Habitat on Leon Avenue is closing its doors.
Vancouver band Hey Ocean! performed Saturday night and after the show posted a message singing the praises of Quinn Best, the owner of the Habitat.
âNot only is this the last show of our tour, but we just found out that this will be the final show at the venue itself,â reads the post.
âThey busted out our old posters dating back to 2006. Lots of fond memories of this spot over the years. Thank you to (Quinn Best) for always fighting for arts/culture in Âé¶čAV and supporting up and coming musicians. Excited to see what comes next for you and The Habitat team.â
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Earlier this month We Are the City, a band that started in Âé¶čAV, left a similarly themed post on Twitter after their performance.
âWeâll remember last night in Âé¶čAV as one of the best shows of the bandâs life,â they said. âThe people in the room, the people missing. Saying goodbye to the Habitat, saluting a formative environment for Âé¶čAV bands. Nostalgia for the days past. Thank you to everyone who came.â
We'll remember last night in Âé¶čAV as one of the best shows of the band's life. The people in the room, the people missing. Saying goodbye to the Habitat, saluting a formative environment for Âé¶čAV bands. Nostalgia for the days past. Thank you to everyone who came.
â We Are The City (@WeAreTheCity)
While the news is out that Habitat is closing, and land title documents indicate the building was sold earlier this year, the businesses website doesnât reflect any changes.
The website indicates that the Habitat was going to expand.
âWe have exciting news everyone! Creative BC has approved two grants for Habitat so that we can build a bigger stage and a new sound system,â it reads.
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