The Poojer Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 a lot of us seem to be really into music, I know i have a list of places i would like to see a live show, the list includes Brooklyn Bowl, Toads Place(New Haven, CT), Stone Pony(Asbury Park, NJ) Red Rocks. I am only interested in places still around, naturally CBGB's would be on there, but that simply isn't possible. And from my own perspective, I am talking about rock concerts, I could give a crap about seeing Yo Yo Ma at Carnegie Hall, not my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hm. Does anyone know if Hammerjack's is still open in Baltimore? If so, I'd take a trip there for nostalgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Billy Bob's in Dallas isn't exactly historic, but I've heard it's great. I would have loved to go to one of the Filmores. Grand Ol' Opry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Doesn't have to be historic, just a great place that has great live music, I suppose i am talking about those places that attract known acts and not just every local band in that town, but hey, if it is a killer venue, please include it Billy Bob's in Dallas isn't exactly historic, but I've heard it's great. I would have loved to go to one of the Filmores. Grand Ol' Opry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Budakon in Tokyo. Check out the history Http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nippon_Budokan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) There's this place in Winnie Texas, about halfway between Houston and Louisianna called Nutty Jerry's. Very small, cool place. I've seen Chuck Berry, Credence Clearwater Revisited (CCR's original drummer and bassist), REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent (2x), and Willie Nelson. Got autographs from Chuck, CCR and REO. Got autographs from Ted's drummer, who was the original drummer from Dokken. Edited January 13, 2015 by The Real Buffalo Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 By backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Apparently no more Hammerjacks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammerjack%27s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ram's Head may have taken it's place, supposed to be a pretty good place to see a show Apparently no more Hammerjacks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammerjack%27s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 How about The Viper Club in L.A.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 How about The Viper Club in L.A.? Don't know that one specifically, but I'd like to check out a lot of the Sunset strip where a lot of metal bands got their start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Toad's Place really isnt anything special, really. The 3 places I would recommend the most is Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI, Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA (Philly), and Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Oh yeah, the Theater for the Performing Arts in Philly is an amazing place to see a show! I really want to go to the Gorge sometime Edited January 13, 2015 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Red Rocks Is Winterland still open in SF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I think Red Rocks tops the list for me. BTW, just watched the CBGB movie the other day...entertaining in its own little way. I as well never saw a show there Pooj Not on my bucket list as i have been to these places, but great places to see shows in DC to this day.I have not been to the 9;30 club in prolly 12 years, but wife went for a concert a few years back in the new space. 9:30 Club Birchmere Other closed places i would love to see another show Kilimanjaro in DC..right down the street from where i lived...legendary artists and shows in the late 80's shows http://www.popville.com/2008/09/john-talks-history-about-the-area-that-is-now-occupied-by-the-gym-mint/ Harveys and Corky Stage One...saw the Police, Dr J and the Interns(aerosmith) , and many others there...would just remind me of my youth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Red Rocks, which I saw from a short distance on the night of a Radiohead concert that I did not attend. Whisky a Go Go and the Roxy on Sunset Strip in L.A. I had my chance to go into them, but allowed myself to be talked into going to a !@#$ing Angels game instead. No one noteworthy was playing, but it still would have been cool to go. So I kick myself for being a "nice guy." Those 3, off the top of my head. (cool thread, by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 A lot of old blues places in Chicago I'd like to see. Buddy Guy's club would be cool. I know he plays there himself often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 A lot of old blues places in Chicago I'd like to see. Buddy Guy's club would be cool. I know he plays there himself often. This...plus i did not get to Tips when i was in New Orleans last year...no doubt want to get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This...plus i did not get to Tips when i was in New Orleans last year...no doubt want to get there I'm not sure where I went in NO last year. Had a good time, or so they tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Funny, I've been in Philly for 5 years, seen plenty oof shows. Haven't been to the tower or TLA yet. My youngest went to a show at TLA during Christmas, but the old man hasn't Toad's Place really isnt anything special, really. The 3 places I would recommend the most is Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI, Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA (Philly), and Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Oh yeah, the Theater for the Performing Arts in Philly is an amazing place to see a show! I really want to go to the Gorge sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Have always wanted to see a show at Red Rocks. A cool place I got to see a show at a few years ago is an 1878 Texas dance hall - Gruene Dance Hall. Didn't see a major act, but it was an unexpected place of awesomeness and local flavor. http://gruenehall.com/#rightnw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 How about The Viper Club in L.A.? That would be The Viper Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 That would be The Viper Room. Thank you! I knew it was something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 The demise of River Phoenix Thank you! I knew it was something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Have always wanted to see a show at Red Rocks. A cool place I got to see a show at a few years ago is an 1878 Texas dance hall - Gruene Dance Hall. Didn't see a major act, but it was an unexpected place of awesomeness and local flavor. http://gruenehall.com/#rightnw I've heard of it. If I recall, George strait got his start there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 the classics like red rocks and the gorge, of course. wanted to do a trip to the DBT homecoming shows at the 40 watt for a bit now. good jumping off point with this top 50 list: http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/05/the-50-best-concert-venues-in-america/ though they definitely missed it on some with examples like HOB New Orleans over Tipitinas. If i guessed, id take a shot that they went heavy with livenation venues, but not totally familiar with who LN has under its umbrella nationally these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The demise of River Phoenix And a lot of coke for me in the 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I finally got to see a show at Madison Square Garden this past fall. It was a great place to see a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Love me some DBT!!! the classics like red rocks and the gorge, of course. wanted to do a trip to the DBT homecoming shows at the 40 watt for a bit now.good jumping off point with this top 50 list:http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/05/the-50-best-concert-venues-in-america/though they definitely missed it on some with examples like HOB New Orleans over Tipitinas. If i guessed, id take a shot that they went heavy with livenation venues, but not totally familiar with who LN has under its umbrella nationally these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I finally got to see a show at Madison Square Garden this past fall. It was a great place to see a show. I will probably never see a place that seats more than a few thousand again. But I'll put Red Rocks on my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 I completely get your sentiment, but as far as my tastes go, that just isn't possible, dmb, dead, festivals, i am not going to miss out on shows like that simply because they have larger crowds I will probably never see a place that seats more than a few thousand again. But I'll put Red Rocks on my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I completely get your sentiment, but as far as my tastes go, that just isn't possible, dmb, dead, festivals, i am not going to miss out on shows like that simply because they have larger crowds Believe it or not the venue drives the experience as much as the band. I'm not a huge STS9 fan but saw them up front at the Fox and loved it. Since I started being up front against the stage last year for me that's the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 House of Blues is a chain. I've only been to the Houston location, but I've never seen a bad show there. And generally cheap, because the GA is on the floor SRO near the stage, which is where I like to be anyway. The expensive seats are in the balcony. I always get there early and get right up close. Seen Ted Nugent, Buddy Guy (Twice), Doobie Brothers, Thorogood, and a bunch of surprisingly good tribute bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I was at Red Rocks today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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