Today we’d like to introduce you to Rudy Martinez.
Hi Rudy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
As a teenager, I lived a fast-paced life and partied like a rock star without music. Drugs eventually became a major issue, and my addictions eventually led me to OD. That moment was my rock bottom; luckily, I could kick the hard stuff after I got married and had 3 of the coolest kids ever. I worked a job in retail management. I eventually got tired of making money for big retail companies and quit. I started a band and took a job elsewhere with fewer responsibilities so that I could focus on music. I did that for a few years and decided to open a rock bar. Music keeps me going. Having so many amazing touring and local artists perform monthly is amazing. For the past 3 years, the Wonder Lounge has been going strong, and we will continue to support local and touring musicians for as long as we can in this crazy world.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road has been bumpy. We opened during the pandemic, so business has been up and down. Luckily what’s helped keep us alive is our amazing customers and the bands.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Painting is something that I have been doing for about 5 years and enjoy. My life is so fast-paced that I cherish the moments I can sit with my paints and forget what’s happening around me. I am a huge horror and occult fan, so my artwork falls into the strange and unusual category to some, and I would not have it any other way. When I’m not painting, I’m at the Wonder Lounge working the bar and behind the scenes, booking bands from all over the United States & Overseas. I take great pride in my work, and the customer’s smiles tell me everything is going well.
So, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you before we go? How can they support you?
The best way to collab would be to reach me through email. All musicians and artists can reach me at wonderloungetx@gmail.com. If you’d like to support my artwork and bar, you can find me on Instagram Wonder_loungetx (Dive Bar Kript_Six (artist account)
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/wonder_loungetx?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderloungetx?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wonderlounge7411
