(WPXI) – A very popular music venue in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood is closing its doors for good due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an uncertain future. The Rex Theater, a premier venue on East Carson Street, has been an area staple since occupying the space of a former vaudeville theater 11 years ago. It hosted local and national bands, primarily in indie, electronic and other genres. Since the shutdowns started in mid-March, The Rex hasn’t been able to host live shows. On Tuesday, officials with the venue posted a lengthy statement on social media explaining their decision to shut down permanently.