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It was a night full of hugs and laughter, stories and songs as friends and fans came to pay their respects to Conor Byrne Pub. The longtime Ballard music venue and bar was packed for its final open mic night, a Sunday night tradition that holds a special place in Seattle music lore...

"I think some of the best songs that you’ve never heard are written by your neighbor," said one supporter, now working to turn Conor Byrne into a co-op.

A group of Conor Byrne Pub employees are banding together to form a cooperative to keep the 125-year-old bar open. Conor Byrne announced its plans to close about a month ago, much to the dismay of Ballardites and local artists. But now, it looks like the Conor Byrne may yet hang on.