As a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Heather grew up in dance, theater and film giving her a huge love for the performances at 1851. She will greet you with a wink and a smile! Heather has been a skilled, high-volume bartender for over 20 years and takes pride in the quality of her hand-crafted cocktails. She started with the company in 2007 and sees her employees as her extended family. She was married to her beautiful wife Kelsey in San Francisco in January, 2014.
Joe
A sassy word with a fun smile is what you can expect every time Joe is working. When you come in the bar, he’ll be happy to get you a drink and tell you about the fun stuff we have going on. His sarcasm, wit and sense of humor is sure to keep you entertained!
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Kieran
Kieran is from Arlington, Texas and is a student at the University of Texas at Arlington. He has an adorable smile and positive attitude that is sure to keep you entertained and wanting to come back for another visit. When he’s behind the bar, you’ll never have to worry about your glass being empty! He’s very easy-going and loves carrying on conversation with his customers.
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Michael
Michael is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance. He completed his Master’s Degree in Performance and is working towards a teaching certification. He also teaches “BodyPump” and “BodyAttack” at multiple gyms in the area. You can catch him behind the bar, KJ’ing Karaoke on some Thursday nights or DJ’ing various weekend nights. Come have drink and sing some tunes with him!
Kelsey
Kelsey attended Texas Wesleyan University on soccer and academic scholarships and received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in 2010. She continued her education and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2013. She has worked for the most highly regarded dental company in the country since 2013 as one of their leading hygienists. Kelsey has worked at 1851 since 2010, along side her wife, General Manager, Heather.
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Tasha
Karaoke Host/ DJ
Known as the world’s tallest DJ, Tasha has been with 1851 for the past 8 years. She may be little, but this girl has a big heart and is full of sass!! Tasha grew up with a love of music and singing. In 2000, she was inducted into the Woman’s Show Choir Hall of Fame. You can catch her every Thursday as our Karaoke KJ, and every other Friday spinning top 40 hits.
Michael
Karaoke Host/ DJ
Michael is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance. He is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Performance. He also teaches “BodyPump” and “BodyAttack” at multiple gyms in the area. You can catch him behind the bar, KJ’ing Karaoke on some Thursday nights or DJ’ing various weekend nights. Come have drink and sing some tunes with him!
Russ
A DFW native , Russ reached a crossroads after 13 years in the U.S. Navy and decided to become a maritime archaeologist. After leaving grad school (East Carolina University) he moved back to the area and took a job forwarding car stereo parts from China to Mexico. He joined the 1851 Club family in May 2017 , by using his devilish good looks!