The first show was a free entry event on April 26th, 2013 with the lineup made up of locals from the area. (Video Below; Front Runner) and the last show, today (February 20th, 2016) will be the lineup below. We had a chance to speak with the owner, Jack Jallo, about what his outlook is on this final event for his venue.
In response to being asked if he believed the venue brought more recognition or attention to Florida's scene he said "Definitely a little bit" but that the venue also had a role in bringing awareness to other things, outside of music.
In the short video by Good Enough Film, the owner used the venue as a way to do food drives, in which the owner would receive canned foods to donate to a local food bank.
The owner states he believes the venue would be thriving if people actually did what they said to support the DIY. Jallo took on three jobs coming into 2016 and has realized he cannot continue spending his resources on the "dead end", but his passion has not left.
Those who have attended and/or performed in the venue in the past are also feeling a lot for this closing Goat House show. Below are words from both attendee Candice Montgomery, and Andres Hernandez, who will be performing this last show with his band, Apnea.
Below you can watch the short doc featuring Jack Jallo speaking of the DIY venue's opening and closing. The video is by Good Enough Films.