Panther Hall

[LibraryLady2]

Did you ever go there to see anyone perform?

We were there about 1977 and saw The Gatlin Brothers perform.

That night some goofus decided to toss a lighted firecracker (onstage? in a corner?) and it startled everyone.
The Gatlin brothers threw themselves down on the stage, literally, actually. When it was determined that it was NOT a gunshot, the brothers got back up, and ready to sing. Then one of them (Rudy?) gave a tongue lashing to whoever had done that and thought it was a good idea in a crowd.

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Surprised to learn it closed so soon after we were there. It closed in 1978.

[Red Oak]

Spent quite a bit of time there back in the day

[grouchy]

Have never been there.

[crocmommy]

Before my time. Is the building still there?

[Red Oak]

Nope

[crocmommy]

Was it near where Panther Island Pavillion is now?

[Red Oak]

It was off east Lancaster on collard street as I recall.

[Just Me]

Never been there, but two of my favorite albums are the "Live at Panther Hall" by Charley Pride and Willie Nelson.

[Jay Weaver]

Spent my life there from 1966 to 1972, while working at Country Music station KBUY.

[jellowrestling]

I was a Dallas boy; never heard of it until I moved here.

[Jay Weaver]

A good replacement for Panther Hall in this day and time is a place called The Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth at the corner of E. Belknap Street and Sylvania Avenue. It has been there since 1967. The entertainment is great - some local and many Country Artists from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Nice dance floor and drinks. Very enjoyable.