Abbey Lounge to close?

In the 1980s, Video killed the Radio Star
In the late 1990s, Internet killed the Video Star
And now in the 2000s, Video Games killed the Rock Club

“The actual numbers have been on the decline in the last few years because people aren’t supporting local live music like they used to,” said Abbey Lounge booking agent Mike Feudale. "People have more entertainment alternatives these days, like DJs and video games."

Add declining attendance with "five figure" debt left by previous ownership, and the Abbey Lounge in Inman Square is banking on a week of benefit shows to stay open. More details in my Herald column tomorrow.