Remember the old gangster movies in which Vinnie the Nose would knock on the door at a secret hideout, and someone would peek through a little trap door? Vinnie would say “Joe sent me,” and they’d open the door and grant him admittance. Birdman’s Nest is kinda like that — a secret hideaway where you’re welcome, but you gotta know where it is and how to gain entry. Judging by social media comments to the effect of “I’ve never heard of this place,” it is the best kept secret in Wichita Falls.
We checked out Birdman’s Nest for a gig by Michael Kately of Downtown Royalty Band on a recent Friday night and it was a super-relaxing night of music under the stars. A nice breeze kept us cool (and the mosquitoes away) and everybody brought chairs and coolers with their favorite beverages. You couldn’t ask for a better night of chill entertainment.
Birdman’s Nest is a venue created by Jay Birdman and Downtown Royalty bassist Files Little, and as you might suspect, yes, it is a back yard venue. Files told us they think they might be willing to host as many as 96 people at a time.
Ask around. Talk to someone who’s been there. They’ll tell you where it is. Or if you hunt around on the Birdman’s Nest page a little, you can probably find the address listed in the events. Tell ‘em Joe sent you.
Have you been to Birdman’s Nest? Tell us about it in the comments.
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LMFAO I live there, great place (if you haven't been there go there😉)