OVERVIEW

The Star Bar indirectly gets its name from the intersecting streets eponymously influencing one of Atlanta’s most unique communities, Little 5 Points (a.k.a “The Star Community”).  L5P is widely known for grit, grunge, PBR, juicy burgers, vintage t’s, coffee, records, live-music, mustaches, Halloween, and all things indie. And, there are few spots more “Little Five” than the Star Community Bar.  Beer soaked and down right dirty – in a good way – this right of passage is a fixture, weathering changes in politics, popular culture, music and mayhem since 1991, becoming the go-to spot for loud music, cheap drinks, and good times.  It represents a paradoxical safe haven that is on one hand culturally alternative, while simultaneously being socially egalitarian.  And, for our guests today, it is more than all that, it contributes heroically to their identity.

Joining us to talk history, jukeboxes, rabble rousing and Elvis, is Star Bar co-founder, David Heany. David owned and operated the Star Bar for 11 years before delivering the iconic dive to a new generation. During his reign, David presided over the transformation of the old CNS bank building at 427 Moreland Avenue into an Atlanta landmark, the crafting of an Elvis shrine, and the development of a rock & roll scene that still blasts to this day.  David is also Creator and Host the Coin Operated Music Hour, hitting airwaves September 5^th, and playing every Friday night from 7pm – 8pm on AM 1690 “The Voice of the Arts”.  We’ve heard it.  We love it.  Check it out.  You can hear music from David’s show any night of the week downstairs on the jukebox in the Star Bar’s Little Vinyl Lounge.

A launching pad for bands, comedy careers, and love affairs, The Star Bar represents new beginnings. Sometimes those fresh starts come in the form of revitalization, and in the case of the ever-fabulous DJ Romeo Cologne, they manifest a renaissance of disco, funk, and the underdog hero.  In all of our over 200 interviews, we’ve got to say that Romeo is a standout, waxing on what it’s like to re-start a love revolution, a special blend of music, and his love for saving dogs a bit down on their luck. It’s a good mix, thank you DJ.

By now you’ve heard that The Star Bar is, at its heart, a dive bar, and caters to those of us who like our fun on the raucous side. But, you’ve also been informed that it’s a spot for passion and true love to blossom.  Joining us for a cameo is Principal and Creative Director of Morgan CODA, Thomas Bledsoe, best friend to Sidewalk Radio Host Gene Kansas, and a lucky dude who met his wife under the trance of DJ Romeo’s magic web of disco funk one fateful Tuesday night at The Star Bar.