page_title: Righteous Babe Records
section_title: Babeville
hierarchical_section_title: Righteous Babe Records / Babeville
caption_attribution_description: English: Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, December 2009
context_page_description: Righteous Babe Records is an American independent record label that was created by folk singer Ani DiFranco in 1990 to release her own songs in lieu of being beholden to a mainstream record company.
context_section_description: In 1995, an abandoned 19th century historical landmark, the Asbury Delaware United Methodist Church was scheduled to be demolished by the City of Buffalo. The church was built in 1876 and had become derelict with no upkeep. In 1999, Righteous Babe Records offered to buy the building from the city. Restoration efforts began in 2000, and by 2006 it had been converted into an entertainment venue. Originally referred to as "The Church", the name was affectionately changed to "Babeville." It has a 1,200-seat concert hall and is the current home of the label.
caption: Home of Righteous Babe Records, December 2009
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