Hammerjacks was a music venue in downtown Baltimore which operated from 1977 to 2006. It was founded by Louis J. Principio III. The bands ranged from punk, glam, thrash and heavy metal acts most commonly associated with the venue (e.g., Guns N' Roses, Kix, Ratt, Skid Row, Extreme or Wrathchild America) to pop (e.g., Badfinger) and alternative rock groups (e.g., Ramones and Goo Goo Dolls).Piccoli, S. (1997, May 18). "Just take those old rockers off the shelf upstart label specializes in second chances for recording artists eclipsed by pop trends." Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale), p. 1.D Hammerjacks, however, attracted audiences with other attire as well.Considine, J. D. (November 10, 2000). Baltimore Sun. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
Hammerjacks initially operated from a converted rowhouse on 1000 S. Charles St, then moved to an old brewery building at 1101 S. Howard St in 1982. The building was torn down on June 12, 1997, to make way for an M&T Bank Stadium parking lot.Morgan, Jon (April 01, 1997). "Moag sets deadline for Hammerjacks Stadium authority expects deal next week or takeover." Baltimore Sun.Retrieved December 21, 2010. Hammerjacks was billed as "The largest nightclub on the east coast."
In 2000, Hammerjacks reopened at 316-318 Guilford Ave, which had formerly been used as a car wash. It was put under new management in 2004, and closed in 2006.Mirabella, Lorraine, Hiaasen, Rob, & Sessa, Sam (May 24, 2006). "Baltimore nightclub is to close Saturday: Hammerjacks, heavy metal, rock icon, has been sold to developers." Baltimore Sun. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
In media The club was featured in John Waters' 1994 film Serial Mom, with grunge band L7 playing the band Camel Lips. It was the location where Kathleen Turner's character Beverly Sutphin was arrested for murder. Interior and exterior views of the club have been featured in music videos, including the band Kix.
An image of a sign for the club appeared on the Iron Maiden album Somewhere In Time.
A new beginning In the fall of 2021, a new Hammerjacks location opened at 1300 Russell Street. The new ownership group decided to construct the outdoor portion of the facility first due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly constructed facility hosts concerts, special events, private events and Baltimore Ravens tailgate events. Plans for an indoor facility are not yet announced.
+Live PerformancesDATEHEADLINERSUPPORTMay 13, 2022EpticJuly 1, 2022JauzJuly 3, 2022EverclearFastballJuly 23, 2022Sleeping with SirensDon BrocoAugust 4, 2022Gov't MuleAugust 19, 2022Michael Franti & SpearheadArrested DevelopmentAugust 22, 2022Andy Frasco & The U.N.Nelly's EchoSeptember 1, 2022Trombone Shorty & Orleans AvenueSeptember 17, 2022ClutchHelmetSeptember 22, 2022Action BronsonMeyhem Lauren
References
External links Hammerjacks.com