I agree with BRMon - that place was always jumping when it was DeBuss. But I've seen some great shows there after the change over - Mighty Diamonds is what comes to my mind first...

TiC - I'll take a show at Alfreds or Roots Bamboo any day of the week. If indeed Bourbon Beach is closed it won't put a dent in live music venues at all. As a matter of fact, I do believe Alfreds and Roots have hosted a good deal more "well known" acts in the past several years than Bourbon Beach.