abilene ...it bears the name of a central city in the state of texas, but you won't find actual small minded gunslingers here...or at least we hope not.  what you will find:  walls that reflect a keen interest in music & art.  furniture remnants that can carry you to a different time & place.  a cool drink or two or multiple to quench your thirst. some eats to feed your palate. an extensive patio to gather with pals and bask in the summer sun or the cool air of autumn.  live music acts. a jukebox jammed with tunes that run the gamut - the twang of dale watson, the slick coolness of johnny cash, the songwriting awe of dylan & springsteen, the wooing of emmylou, the dust of classic trend setters such as the beatles and the kinks, the quirk of jonathan richman,
 
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wear your dingy jeans and saddle up to the bar, have a cold brew to soothe your belly and take in some tunes to ease your mind.  lose yourself for a bit... it's good for you.
the trance of the talking heads, the pride of local acts - color blind james, the soul & spirit of little richard, the funk of the meters to the feedback of wilco and the future of sound...
153 Liberty Pole Way.  Downtown Rochester. Free Parking.  232-3230
abilene believes in the power of good music and you should too. 
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Breaking News!
Lucinda Williams Show
 to be rescheduled
 
Due to a burst pipe over the stage, the Lucinda Williams show at the Harro East Ballroom had to be cancelled.  Abilene thanks everyone who dropped in and made the most of the situation.  The promoters are working on securing a return date. The likelihood is that Lucinda will be playing Rochester in February or March of next year. All tickets previously purchased will be honored or they can be returned for a full refund at the point of purchase. We certainly look forward to Lucinda's return.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
 THE SCORGIE'S REUNION
Fri, Nov 21 at The German House
 feat. Personal Effects, New Math and The Press Tones
 TICKETS ON SALE AT ABILENE
   (NO SERVICE CHARGE-CASH ONLY)
 
And make plans for the Scorgie's Reunion After-Party
  later that night at ABILENE
  save your ticket stub and your first drink is FREE!