Cain's Ballroom: How a Tulsa Dance Hall Survived a Century to Host Music Legends

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Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a historic music venue that opened as a dance academy in the 1930s, has endured for over a century by evolving from a "dime-a-dance" hall during the oil boom to hosting legendary acts like U2, Bob Dylan, and Van Halen. The article, part of Billboard's indie venue of the month series, details the venue's rich history, its near-demise, and the restoration efforts by the Rodgers family who purchased and revived the dilapidated building. It explores how Cain's Ballroom became a cornerstone of Tulsa's music scene and cultural identity, surviving economic shifts, changing musical tastes, and the challenges of the modern live music industry.

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