The Mercury Paw

The Mercury Paw existed in the same spot on Main Street as the old Zodiac Club in the late 90s. Not lasting long (1999-2000), one feature of the place was a catwalk coming out from the stage. Local punk band Blacklisted played it's last show with "Dirty" Dave Johnson on vocals in the Mercury Paw (Jan. 1999). While playing, Johnson set his crotch on fire, ended the set, and a month later played the very first show with the Glasspack (Feb. 1999).

Louisville bands to play there:

• Armbar
• Blacklisted - Last Show/Jan. 1999
• Drifting Luke
• Engine
• the Glasspack - First Show/Feb. 1999
• Onslaught
• Speed to Roam
• Spider Crutches
• Red Sun
• Trim
• Wino

National Acts to play there:

• The Frogs
• Melt Banana
• Dirty Three