About this place
Since Fatso's installed a stage a couple years ago, Fatso's has become one of Lawrence's most dependable venues for solid music - including the local music showcase "School Night," which features a rare reasonable hour start time (7p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month). Other amenities include multiple TVs, darts, a heated back porch, $2 Pyramid Pizza slices and nearly 100 different bottled beers.
The venue is reminiscent of a room that once hosted Bo Diddley. Acts in 2005 included Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers), Lotus, the Fareed Haque Group (Garaj Mahal), Gooding, Big Metal Rooster, The Brody Buster Band, and Tanner Walle. Drop-ins included Phish's Mike Gordon and legendary bassist Victor Wooten.
Pyramid Pizza's reasonably priced slices are available within the bar and through the front service window.
Upcoming events
December 2008
CosmopoliticsFriday, Dec. 510 p.m. |
Ongoing events
DJ ParLe' Presents "Nothin But '80s"Every Thursday10 p.m. |
Intelligent DanceFloor Culture w/ Jerrett & DashEvery Thursday10 p.m. |
Stereo Saturdays with DJ ProofEvery Saturday10 p.m. |
The Dirty DiscoEvery Wednesday9 p.m. |
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1029 (anonymous) says...
I don't know how this place thinks that it is "one of Lawrence's most dependable venues for solid music". In each of the past few years, six bars in the downtown area have each held considerably more shows than this so-called "live music headquarters" has.
December 22, 2007 at 7:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
djnotadj (jerett fulton) says...
i go there. i like a lot. patio is nice. see band and smoke cigerette. nice.
October 8, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
shadiemae (anonymous) says...
poor service and rude bartenders, but the bands that play there are awesome! and the pizza place that shares space with fatso's is the best and an always-welcome late night treat!
June 26, 2007 at 3:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
shadiemae (anonymous) says...
had terrible service on multiple occasions at fatso's. the bartenders are exceptionally rude, especially when they're busy. but the bar continues to get good bands so i still feel compelled to return. but the pyramid pizza rocks!
May 12, 2007 at 8:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tylerogle (anonymous) says...
I would like to see Otiel and the Peacemakers on the 28th of Feb. I live in Joplin, Mo. Do I need to buy my tickets in advance?
February 10, 2006 at 2:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jeanette (anonymous) says...
Who said bouncers are stupid?
I just wanted to let everybody know how impressed I am by Fatso's bouncers' ingenious ways of skimming money on the cover charge. When going there in December with several of my friends, three of us got charged one amount, later another three got charged another amount and, finally, the other 4 yet another amount. Good job mixing it up and keeping it interesting. Appreciate it. Especially the disdainful laughter you gave us when we asked what was going on. Respect. Well-done scam. You definitely got my vote when you worked your way to D.C.
December 25, 2005 at 5:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JennZ (anonymous) says...
GO SEE ZACK HEXUM MON. DEC. 5TH!!!
His performance is ALWAYS a 10!
November 30, 2005 at 9:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
calieerin (anonymous) says...
Tuesday nights are awesome. Great drink prices , great music, and great BBQ if your hungry.
July 26, 2005 at 5:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
gabbo (anonymous) says...
The Pizza place doesn't have anything to do with Fatso's. They just happen to share the same building. Who really cares about pizza when you're going out to drink, anyway? I think Fatso's kicks ass!
May 13, 2004 at midnight ( permalink | suggest removal )
sparanzo (anonymous) says...
The pizza is great (when you are drunk) other than that it is terrible. The people working the pizza bothe must absolutely hate their jobs, because they give the worst service ever.
May 13, 2004 at midnight ( permalink | suggest removal )
mketzner (anonymous) says...
Great drink specials and the bartenders are hot!
March 30, 2004 at midnight ( permalink | suggest removal )