![]() ![]() The new owners have completely restored the building and upgraded its features. Since the Esquire closed in 1995, it has been several other ventures and bars that have come and gone. The room showcases various performers and Esquire memorabilia. Neon Boots has set aside a separate bar dedicated to this history called the Esquire Room. Many other infamous acts performed at the club including, George Jones, Charlie Pride, Jim Reeves and many more. One night during his commute from Pasadena to The Esquire, Nelson wrote the song "Night Life" about working at the bar.Īnother well know performer was Patsy Cline, in fact the Broadway musical "Always.Patsy Cline" takes part in the historical bar when she had a chance encounter with a fan and it chronicles her evening with the fan when Cline fears she may not be able to fill the ballroom with a large crowd. Butler knowing that these songs were "too good" instead offered Nelson a $50 loan and job performing with his band. ![]() Most notable is Willie Nelson, where he was offered a job by house performer Larry Butler after Nelson asked him to listen to a few songs he had wrote including one called "Crazy." Nelson, desperate for money offered the songs for $10 each. Built in 1955 by Raymond Proske, the Esquire was home to many well known act of the 50s, 60s and 70s. HOUSTON - The once thriving ballroom and concert venue known as the Esquire Ballroom is now Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon.
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