Shanty Shack hosts country night

Would your nightlife habits change if a local hot spot boasted "all country, all the time"?

Today's nightlife column discusses whether Columbus needs a country music nightclub.

Interesting development: Earlier this morning, the Shanty Shack posted on its MySpace that the bar is going country tonight. A DJ will play line dances and "good ol' boy music." The bar's at 4475 Warm Springs Road.

It looks like this could be a weekly promotion at the Shanty Shack. The bar used to feature live music on Thursday, but recently cut that out of its lineup.

Anyway, it seems like there's a local demand for a country music venue. The only problem: There might not be enough Columbus-area country acts to sustain a diverse live entertainment lineup.

Also, I've heard some people say country music fans aren't big drinkers, so country-centered clubs sometimes have a more difficult time making money. I do like the idea of occasional country theme nights, though.

Weigh in: Does Columbus need a country music nightclub?