Off Ramp Café

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ABOUT

Club where Pearl Jam debuted (as Mookie Blaylock) and Soundgarden filmed videos.

SIGNIFICANCE

Eastlake's legendary venue from 1985-99. Pearl Jam debuted here as Mookie Blaylock; Soundgarden filmed videos. Sold/renamed El Corazon in 1999, ending "Off Ramp" era. "The Off Ramp name disappears after tonight's final show."

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

GENRES

Grunge Alternative Rock

QUICK FACTS

ADDRESSEastlake

YEARS ACTIVE1985 - 1999

LOCATION

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