Temporary music venue in the works for vacant Annandale building
Johnny P, a local entrepreneur, has big plans for the two vacant buildings on Columbia Pike that were damaged in a fire in 2023.
He hopes to use the building that formerly housed the Thai Sushi Eats restaurant as a temporary live music venue called “Music Flavor” – until the building is torn down and the property is redeveloped. He expects the properties will be developed in about two years.
The property is listed for sale by KLNB. Realtor Craig Cheney told Annandale Today that no potential buyers have stepped forward, although there has been interest in the site. He expressed doubt that Johnny P’s project will happen.
Johnny P’s goal is to promote community camaraderie by showcasing local bands and hosting “Rock Talk” discussions with musicians. He hopes to start hosting events in April, but needs to get a non-residential use permit approved before he can proceed.
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Johnny P, a resident of Annandale, performs with the Sixer of Elixir classic rock band at locations around town, including the American Legion Post in Annandale. He also hosts open-mike concerts under the slogan “Classic Rock And Blues By You – Let’s Get CRABBY.”
He has already cleared 10 inches of debris from the side of the property where the other buildings destroyed in the fire were demolished. He plans to use that space, which he’s calling “Sunshine Social,” for outdoor weekend events featuring live music and a food truck.
He is considering using the building next door, formerly Gloria Beauttie Fashion, as a temporary thrift store.
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I’d like to potentially work with Johnny P on this.
Sounds like a positive solution and a plus for Annandale now that we’ve lost The Block. It would help transform this eyesore until the property gets sold.
“He expressed doubt that Johnny P’s project will happen.”?!?! Someone is trying to do something positive and he gets pooped on by an offhand comment like this? The uncredited article author should not have included that! And really, tuy should have held his tongue in the first place.