Arizona Date Spots: The History

There is a tendency of venues to come and go in any given city. Some fall due to lack of progress while others become victims of economics. There are others that fail due to the changing desires of patrons. Boston's, back in the day, was a dive bar owned and operated by Al Nichols and his three sons. Local bands would provide live shows to patrons on the outside and inside performance stage. When the bar closed, the building was taken over by the owners of Club Macarena, which a Latin nightclub, but eventually, this too closed and the building remained vacant for a while until 2009 when it reopened as 910 Live Club. In 2013, there were still more changes as the main room of the club became a gentleman's club called Elite Cabaret. The back patio of 910 Live still entertained crowds with live music and rock concerts, keeping the past alive. In the middle of Hayden Square, there was an amphitheater that had regular outdoor events and performances.

This all ended in the 1990s, but while in operation, many alternative bands performed there. During the time that this amphitheater was opened, there were some great shows. In fact, this was where many would go for fun and excitement. The area is now called Hayden Station and you cannot expect any public gathering these days, except for a weekend crowd coming from a night out at Moonshine Whisky Bar or Blasted Barley. Hollywood Alley was another staple of the community when it came to live shows. The last show was held two years ago. Hollywood Alley was a dive bar that was owned and operated by the Wincek family.