After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good

After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good last weekend. Saturday brought the second of two nights with live music by the all female AC/DC tribute band, Hell’s Belles. Many locals and long time patrons came out for the last call celebration.Photos by Mike Stolp-SmithPublished on July 16, 2012

The final sunset over Rocksport.

The final sunset over Rocksport.

After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good

The final sunset over Rocksport.

Laura D, Drums.

Laura D, Drums.

Amber Saxon, Vocals.

Amber Saxon, Vocals.

Lisa B.

Lisa B.

After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good

Lisa B.

Neighbors of the bar came out to watch from their homes.

Neighbors of the bar came out to watch from their homes.

After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good

Neighbors of the bar came out to watch from their homes.

Adrian Conner, lead guitar.

Adrian Conner, lead guitar.

The back patio and beer garden were packed for the show.

The back patio and beer garden were packed for the show.

Lisa B, rhythm guitar for Hell's Belles.

Lisa B, rhythm guitar for Hell’s Belles.

Rocksport regulars came out for the final night.

Rocksport regulars came out for the final night.

After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good

Rocksport regulars came out for the final night.

Inside, the bar was packed.

Inside, the bar was packed.

After 17 years, Rocksport in West Seattle closed its doors for good

Inside, the bar was packed.