Ivory Tusk

The Ivory Tusk, at 1215 University Blvd., was opened by Tuscaloosa local, Woody Krueger (of The Booth fame), and stands as one of the greatest bars and live music venues from the late 70s and 80s. Chances are, if you were there "back in the day", you were treated to a packed bar with groups like Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Sonic Youth among many others that went on to huge stardom. But, like the End Zone and the Amphitheater, the Tusk went the way of "progress" and gentrification on the Strip in the fast-disappearing 'Bama bar scene. Be on the lookout for more bygone Bama spots like Lee's Tomb, the Houndstooth and more soon!