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Segment 3, December 16th, 2023
There is a quote in a documentary, created in Charlotte: “Good Music & A Good Place to play it…bring people together.”
The Executive Producer of that documentary, Jay Ahuja, Ahuja Daddy Productions, was one of the creators of the documentary, Live From the Double Door. The Double Door Tavern opened in December of 1973 at 216 E. Independence here in CLT. This was right around the corner from the local outdoor store that had just recently opened called Jesse Brown’s.
The Double Door Inn had a forty-three year run before closing to progress in the area. The property was taken over by CPCC but the Double Door still lives in the hearts of people that went there. .
Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Jay Ahuja about an upcoming celebration of the Double Door Inn’s opening.
Things You’ll Learn by Listening:
Show Highlights:
- The Double Door Inn was considered the second oldest blues venue in the United States under the original ownership.
- Eric Clapton took the stage in 1982 for a one night gig.
- The Venue was a two-story home that turned into a restaurant/bar before music
- Blues, Rock, Country, Zydeco, & Jazz were all featured at the Double Door Inn
- It was owned and operated by Nick Karres
- Several touring groups & local artists played there
- 2023 featured a book featuring the venue, “In the House of the Rising Sounds” by Stephen Copeland
Also:
There’s a party featuring the documentary & discussion at the Independent Picturehouse on December 22, 2023, at 8 p.m.
Plus, a never-before-screened 8-minute bonus feature of the club’s owner, Nick Karres, talking about the early days.
The screening starts at 8PM and tickets are just $10 in advance. One night only and just 90 seats available. All proceeds will go to the Charlotte Film Society. Tickets are available at Live from the Double Door Inn – Independent Picture House