Proud Larry's- An Iconic Music Venue in Oxford, MS

Proud Larry’s has been a pillar of Oxford’s music scene for over 30 years. Most visitors may know it as a great casual spot to grab lunch or dinner with friends or family. At first glance, the venue is quite unassuming. Head upstairs to the main dining area and you’ll see posters to the ceiling, some signed, of artists that have played Proud Larry’s through the years.

Notable artists such as John Mayer, Elvis Costello, Warren Zevon, Modest Mouse, The Black Keys, Jason Isbell, Kurt Vile, Tank and the Bangas, Cedric Burnside, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Maggie Rose, Pokey LaFarge, Blue Mountain have all graced the Proud Larry’s stage. Live music of this magnitude in such an intimate venue is a rarity. The stage isn’t large, there’s no barricade, no VIP area. Standing room only for 250 people.

On any given night, you could catch your favorite local band, a band looking for their big break, an up-an-coming artist passing through on tour, or an award-winning artist everyone is talking about next year.

Part of what makes Proud Larry’s so special is how well loved it is by locals. It is the perfect spot for a coworkers’ lunch, a young family grabbing dinner after t-ball, friends meeting for a couple of drinks, a couple that just loves to listen to live music, the list goes on.

Whether you’re there for a burger and a beer, your favorite band or an artist you’ve never heard before, Proud Larry’s offers something increasingly rare: a raw & authentic experience. It’s where music history gets made, new stories begin and endless memories are made. Proud Larry’s- you never know who’s playing next.