Photo: Regas & sons | By Michael Roberts, Westword | Regas Christou has been the undisputed king of Denver nightclubs for decades. But while he isn’t officially retiring — at least, not yet — he recently sold two of his most popular and iconic venues, Club Vinyl and the Church, and is in the process of winding down an entertainment career that’s as singular as any in the city’s history.
One factor behind Christou’s decision is simple wear and tear. When asked his age, he avoids offering a number, declaring with a guffaw, “I’m an old fucking guy, man!” (In a 2021 article commemorating the Church’s 25th anniversary, he told Westword he was 69.)
“But it’s not just that,” he adds. “I think at this stage of my life, I want to spend time with my kids.” He has two sons: Nico, who’s graduating from St. Andrew’s University in Scotland in July, and Roman, who is finishing high school with plans to attend Southern Methodist University in the fall.
“Don’t forget,” he continues, in an accent still deeply flavored by his Mediterranean upbringing, “for 38 years, I used to get up at seven o’clock in the morning and didn’t stop until three the next morning. I used to sleep two or three hours a night — and I didn’t have a New Year’s Eve off for 35 years.”
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Thank you, Mr. Cristou, for your many years of service! Go here to read the full article:
https://www.westword.com/music/denver-club-king-regas-christou-party-is-almost-over-24235400
[Thanks to Alex Teitz for contributing this article! http://www.femmusic.com]
[COMBO Editor’s note: Mr. Christou had live bands play at several of his venues as well as hiring DJs for his customers entertainment.]
Photo: Regas Christou and sons several years ago | https://www.facebook.com/regas.christou