Info from venue website
Q. Why Shank Hall? (Why the Stonehenge?)
A. The name Shank Hall comes from the musicians' cult film This Is Spinal Tap. In the film, Spinal Tap played in Milwaukee at a then fictitious club named Shank Hall. The club's owner, Peter Jest, booked the Tap at the UWM Ballroom July 11, 1984. He then promised the band if he ever opened a club in Milwaukee it would be named Shank Hall. Guess what? He did. In 1989. You can read more about the legend of Shank Hall in the Spinal Tap Shrine during your next visit to the club.

Q. Didn't Shank Hall burn down in the early '90s?
A. Yes. While Shank Hall didn't burn to the ground, the club was damaged by fire in 1992. Hard work and determination has allowed Shank Hall to be rebuilt into the premier club it is today. Incidentally, the fire was started by a smoldering cigarette - use those ash trays kids. (You can read more about the great fire of Shank Hall while seeing you favorite act. All the press clippings are posted.)

Q. What was Shank Hall before Shank Hall?
A. It was another club, albeit a much different one: Teddy's.

Q. What's Shank Hall's capacity?
A. A mere 300 people. Get there early.