Musicians with regular shows at the bar included Jeff Michael Andrews, Mike and Leni Stern, and Wayne Krantz.

[1] According to one account, Satenstein, who was returning from fighting in World War I, received the property by gambling in a card game.

[1][3] Jazz shows began when bassist Jeff Michael Andrews asked Williams if he could perform at the bar.

[3][12] Jones had visited the bar in 1999 as a new resident of New York City, where she met guitarist Adam Levy, with whom she formed her backing band.

[5] In 2014, David Bowie visited the bar at the recommendation of jazz musician Maria Schneider and saw a performance by Donny McCaslin's quartet.

[6]: 32  The bar held benefit concerts, and a GoFundMe campaign raised $61,000, but it was unable to recover its lost revenue.

After the final performance, featuring Paul Jost, people gathered outside and a 16-member brass band played until the police dispersed the crowd.

[5][17] The 55 Bar was located in the basement of 55 Christopher Street, at the crossing with Seventh Avenue,[3] between the Stonewall Inn and the Lion's Head tavern.