It was originally a live jazz venue by Benny Hooper called the Ex-Servicemen's Club.

[1] Over the years, the venue hosted famous musicians like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, B.B.

[2] Renovated in 2003, Cervantes' is known for featuring dubstep, electronica, hip-hop acts and DJs, along with bluegrass and jam-centric bands.

More recent artists include the likes of Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes, Phish's Page McConnell, and Branford Marsalis, to name a few.

In particular, the Casino Cabaret's famous glass doorway was demolished, which led to pushback from community advocates.