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About The Basement at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
The Basement at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew in Denver's historic LoDo district operates publicly as The Black Buzzard, a two-story venue space tucked beneath the main Oskar Blues dining room on Market Street. With a history of intimate shows and a flexible layout, this basement venue has hosted a mix of local and touring acts, stand-up, and special events since it rebranded as The Black Buzzard in 2020. The space seats a few hundred guests (historically around 318–350) and continues to be a reliable spot for a tight, up-close experience with performers.
Whether you’re planning a night of live music, comedy, or other performances, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and eateries to help you secure your seats and plan ahead.
Key details at a glance: The Basement sits in the LoDo two-story Oskar Blues complex, with the basement space offering an intimate setting. The venue is accessible from Market Street, near Union Station, and is complemented by convenient parking garages and lots in the area. For getting around, consider the nearby Union Station transit hub or the 16th Street Mall shuttle for an easy night out. If you’re staying the night, there are several highly regarded hotels within walking or short rides, including The Crawford Hotel at Union Station, The Oxford Hotel in LoDo, The Maven (Dairy Block), and The Westin Denver Downtown.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Denver LoDo address: The Black Buzzard, 1624 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202; basement venue associated with Oskar Blues Grill & Brew.
- Capacity historically around 350 for the Denver basement; early reports described a 350-cap venue (various sources cite ca. 318–350 depending on era).
- Current name and branding: The basement operates publicly as The Black Buzzard, with venue info and upcoming shows listed on the official site.
- Notable past/present events: B-Side Live opened in the basement in October 2020 during the pandemic era (renaming/transition from The Black Buzzard); the space hosts local and touring acts, stand-up, and other events.
- Colorado Springs location (The Basement at Oskar Blues Colorado Springs) exists/existed in downtown Colorado Springs (118 N Tejon St) but closed permanently on December 30, 2025.
- Parking/Transit near The Black Buzzard: staffed in LoDo, with multiple nearby garages and lots; transit options include proximity to Union Station and the 16th Street Mall shuttle.
- Nearby hotels (within walking distance or a short ride): The Crawford Hotel (Denver Union Station), The Oxford Hotel (LoDo), The Maven (Dairy Block), The Westin Denver Downtown.
- Denver location is integrated into a two-story Oskar Blues complex (main dining on Market St; basement venue in the sublevel).