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The Prophet Bar
Deep Ellum has been born, died, and
been resurrected many times. The Prophet Bar was instrumental in the resurrection
of Deep Ellum which became the cool art and music scene in the early 1980s. In
the late 1990s, greedy real estate owners and
opportunists turned Deep Ellum into a tacky carnival. It needed to die.
Finally, Deep Ellum is resurrecting once again with the elements that have
always stood the test of time. Inspired Live Music, Raw Inspiration, and
Real People.
Then: An
Artistic Saloon For The Sake Of Money
The Prophet Bar opened in 1985, spearheading an unforgettable art and music
scene. Russell Hobbs' vision for the Theatre Gallery was to make and promote
art, music and theatre in its purest form whether it was profitable or not.
As the hub of a buzzing scene, The Prophet Bar enabled the Theatre Gallery
financially. Dallas has always been searching for its identity, to be more
than a trading post on the Trinity River. So what if JFK died here, so what
if JR lied here, and so what if Jerry Jones wins another Super Bowl. In a
city obsessed with status toys, trophy wives, and designer drugs, The
Prophet Bar stirred up Dallas and made waves by challenging its belief
systems with controversial booking, provocative advertising, and promoting
a counter-culture of seekers. Russell's message to seek truth, be real, and
leave the cloning at the mall behind resonated with Dallas and multitudes
converged upon Deep Ellum. The Prophet Bar became the epitome of a
movement, much like the 60's, where a generation was saying, "There must be
more". The Prophet challenged the city with music, theatre and special
events transcending the traditional bar scene. Many bands got their
start at The Prophet Bar and have gone on to great success. Russell named
Reverend Horton Heat, hosted The New Bohemians, TimBuk3, Mo Jo Nixon,
Screaming Jay Hawkins, the True Believers, the Smithereens, and many more.
Now:
Where Prophets Go To Drink
Dallas has been a city with weak leadership, held hostage by unresolved
racial issues. In the 1860's, when the slaves were set free they
established their own “Freedman’s Town” east of downtown. There was hope and
liberty. People were inspired to make a better life. The oppression was
still a reality; it just changed forms from steel chains to segregation and
soon hopelessness set in. Freedman's Town was singing the blues and became
known as “Deep Ellum”. Today, Dallas has millions of slaves. Materialism,
dead religion, and lust hold millions of people in bondage - every day.
Today, The Prophet Bar operates in
the spirit of Freedman’s Town for those who love art and music and will dare
to step out of the parade of the status quo. The Prophet Bar is back in Deep
Ellum, shining the light in a dark corner of town for all those who seek
something more.
The Prophet Bar, Established 1985,
Re-Established 2007.
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