The Greasy Skillet Jazz Club
“Does anyone else smell something burning?”
Once upon a time, it was the unlikely headquarters of The Rowdy Rudies. The nucleus of good-times, nestled on the grounds of the Butthole County Fair, the Greasy Skillet Jazz Club now serves as the HQ of another very important musical organization: the Butthole County Historical Society. The building has been restored since the Great Butthole Fire of ’69, when it burned down during it’s 100 year anniversary party (records show that the Greasy Skillet was the epicenter of the raging fire, which most likely started on the stove). Due to the ceaselessly astute efforts of the BCHS, 2 of the 4 walls, the floor, and stage are all original, restored to their iconic tinny luster. All the reparative construction was done with reclaimed materials from that era, leaving it seamless and thoroughly fixed.
And how could one talk of the ‘Skillet without mentioning the infamous Tuba Incident? The pride and joy of not merely their own historical collection, but as the cultural beating heart of the entire region, that very same tuba sits enthroned as the centerpiece of BCHS’s impressive collection of musical artifacts, dating from the mid 1800’s to the early to mid 20th scentury. They continue to host live music, comedy, and stage magic acts to this day at the Greasy Skillet, however they no longer serve hot foods.
If you are interested in learning more about the strategic partnership with the Butthole County Historical Society and our very own Genetics Research Facility in Antarctica, please see our article about soon-to-be-forthcoming Miniaturized Uncle Rudy Clones!
