Overview
- Co-owners Brian Shupe and Abigail Janssens announced they will retire to focus on caring for aging parents.
- They say they previously extended the lease to find a successor and remain open to selling the venue, though no buyer has stepped forward.
- Since the announcement, local and touring acts have requested farewell dates, and the schedule is filling into the spring.
- The independent, 200-capacity Federal Hill club is prized for its intimacy and sound, with a distinctive balcony layout.
- Opened in 1983, the 8x10 helped launch rising artists and hosted milestones including Phish’s first Maryland show.