Meadowlark owners Loy Merck and Erik Ludwig opened the hot spot almost twenty years ago.
hidden basement bar amid the hustle and bustle of Larimer Street can be a formidable task. The venue's entrance includes a steep, narrow staircase that is often cramped with patrons and poses a challenge for the naturally clumsy and tipsy alike. But these initial obstacles don't detract from its many charms, and the bar's warm, lively atmosphere, filled with laughter, karaoke and killer tunes, appears in the unexpected locale as if by magic.
The Meadowlark quickly became a musical hot spot, aided by Jonathan Bitz, the bar's talent buyer from 2007 to 2011 and the former owner of Syntax Physics Opera, which is now. Meanwhile, Ludwig joined the crew in 2012 as a bouncer and swiftly bonded with Merck."He's a very interesting guy. I was kind of drawn to him, you know?" Ludwig says, highlighting Merck's captivating stories, including his time as a medic in the 82nd Airborne Division in 1968 Vietnam.
It hasn't always been sunshine and roses; the Meadowlark has weathered some harrowing challenges. In 2019, the Meadowlark was hit with a lawsuit by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, who alleged that the venue was profiting from the works of various musicians without permission. Ludwig says that both parties eventually came to an agreement.
Although the Meadowlark is still recovering from the pandemic, the collective efforts of Ludwig, Merck and the bar staff have created a communal haven that continues to foster a vibrant musical community. Musicians such as Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites from the Lumineers are just two examples of the talented acts that have graced the small stage during the venue's countless
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