File:Https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/46191 148639871948271 49610852 n.jpg McGuigan's (formally known as McGuigan's Speakeasy) was Pensacola's first alternative music venue. Located in an old building on North Palafox, the bar hosted local new wave/punk bands such as The Stiffs, Congo Rebellion and The Beach Monkeys, as well as future indie rock superstars R.E.M.