Kevin Bronson on October 16th, 2008

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Safari Sam’s, the east Hollywood nightclub that opened in April 2006 with grand plans and big dreams, closed quietly last week. Rumors of owner Sam Lanni’s mounting debts had circulated around the L.A. scene for a year, and the club never found its niche in booking acts that would consistently fill the venue. Last week, employees got abrupt notice that the club was being shuttered.

A message on the venue’s website says that scheduled shows are being moved to a new location. More info when I get it.

Photo: John Doe playing Sam’s in August 2007.