Long Wong's on Mill was a club in Tempe, Arizona.[1] Long Wong's on Mill was the center of the Tempe music scene, which peaked in the early 1990s,[2] and it was where the Tempe band the Gin Blossoms got their start.[3] In turn, the popular band made the club famous.[4] Long Wong's also featured Tempe based bands such as Dead Hot Workshop and The Refreshments, who would all go on to sign with major record labels.[5] Long Wong's closed on April 3, 2004.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Hansen Orf, Chris (June 8, 2006). "Tempe bands hold benefit for injured music fan". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
  2. 1 2 Kelley, Brendan (April 8, 2004). "Curtains". Phoenix New Times. Archived from the original on 2009-09-18. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
  3. ↑ "Distilled Gin". Phoenix New Times. December 27, 2001. Archived from the original on 2011-06-17. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
  4. ↑ Hansen Orf, Chris (August 2, 2006). "After 10 years, Gin Blossoms have new CD". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
  5. ↑ Hansen Orf, Chris (January 13, 2005). "All's quiet on the Mill Avenue music front". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved 2009-04-30.

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