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    4.6 (33 reviews)
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    Rita J.

    Can I admit the it was my first concert here? Yes, I can. Larkin Poe put on an amazing show! Previously saw them perform at The Tralf. Same great band. This venue definitely fit the vibe. Sign of the times proof of vax required, mask on for the full event. It was a great night. Fun venue and the staff/security were great.

    Sarah D.

    I came here with a friend last night for the Colter Wall concert. He is a 22 year-old country singer from Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The church is beautiful on the inside with the stained glass windows and church pews. The acoustics are fantastic. When you walk in, just to the right, were the merchandise tables. Through the entryway, upon entering the church, is a vast area where you can choose to stand. There was an upstairs where you could sit in a pew to enjoy the concert. My friend and I stood near the stage. They were offering beer, wine, mixed drinks, pop or water for purchase on the left, between the entryway and the stage. There wasn't an obnoxious amount of people at the concert. I was able to hear my friend without having to yell. I appreciate this venue getting such a great artist to come in. They also have many other interesting artists coming up too.

    The basement venue and stage
    Christina H.

    By far the best concert venue in Buffalo. A beautiful old church that has been restored and renovated by none other than the musician Ani DiFranco. The interior is warm and welcoming and retains the charm of a historic church but without all the cobwebs and creaking floorboards. The bathrooms are clean with plenty of stalls for the ladies! I didn't have to wait to use the bathroom at any point. Downstairs the cellar has been turned into another small venue perfect for comedy shows and small concerts. Yet again, everything is clean and cozy and not at all what you would expect when you hear "cellar." The acoustics are fantastic in either the hall or the cellar and the lighting is equally as impressive. The ONLY downside to this venue is there aren't enough events! I would go out of my way to see concerts here. Absolutely fantastic.

    The Observers at the Ninth Ward (basement of Babeville).
    Michelle K.

    I love going to Babeville--for concerts, comedy shows, art and craft events. There always seems to be something interesting going on. The venue is beautiful and shows how well old structures can be repurposed to suit modern purposes. The facility is open for events only (not a "drop in and see what's on tonight" sort of place) and the music offerings generally circle in the eclectic Americana territory with a splash of world music. The acoustics in both the Asbury Hall and Ninth Ward spaces are outstanding (as you'd expect in a space owned by acclaimed musician Ani DiFranco). My only complaint (and it's a small one) is that the facility lacks sufficient signage and is often a little unclear in terms of marketing. There are multiple performance/office/gallery/etc. spaces here--from the huge Asbury Hall, to the more intimate Ninth Ward, to Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. It's sometimes hard to determine where you will be going for your event and how to find the proper entrance once you're on site (and not all entrances lead to all spaces). It's just a bit confusing, especially the first time you visit.

    Carole H.

    Babeville rocks, for so many reasons! Babeville was erected as a church back in the 19th century, and although the function of the space is no longer the same, the magnificent steeple remains one of the most unique markings on the skyline of downtown Buffalo. You know who bought this old church to preserve it and keep it rocking as a record label headquarters, event/performance venue, and gallery? None other than the righteous babe herself, Ani Difranco. Awesome! Gorgeous original architecture on the outside. Modern, unique event space on the inside. I attended a wedding held at Babeville's Asbury Hall, which is housed in the original sanctuary space and still includes the original dark wood detailing and beautiful stained glass windows. I got the inside scoop from my friend, the groom, about how awesome the Babeville staff was in helping them get their ceremony and reception (both done in Asbury Hall) planned down to their specifications. It wasn't cheap apparently, but damn they sure got what they paid for! I was in the wedding party, and from the rehearsal the night before, to pictures and chill time before the ceremony, they attended to our every need, including starting the open bar for us 2 hrs before the ceremony. We chilled downstairs in the "green room" which was decorated floor to ceiling with every Ani Difranco concert poster and album cover - very cool. Immediately after the ceremony ended, the Babeville staff swarmed the crowd with hor'duerves trays, and the open bar was open for business. The food, from appetizers to dessert, was top notch. Hor'duerves included tables set up with premium (for real - PREMIUM) cheeses, crackers, meats and fruits. Being passed on trays were seasoned chicken skewers, lobster cakes with a tangy dipping sauce, and steak bruscetta. Entree selections included a stuffed chicken breast, cheese tortellini, or fillet with potatoes and veggies. I went with the fillet - along with, it looked like, the majority of the other guests. I'm not even usually a huge red meat eater, but damn this was a fillet done RIGHT. So tender, flavorful, juicy. I cannot give Babeville credit for the cake because it was brought from an outside bakery (but this was delicious as well). The open bar was staffed by 2-3 bartenders at all times, which meant no long waits. By the end of the night, they all knew my drink and had it prepared for me as I approached the bar (although perhaps that says more for my drinking problem than it does for their service?). The booze was top shelf, but again, I know this was also a preference that my friend and his wife paid for. Overall, a perfect ceremony. We were impeccably served in an amazing, unique space - made for a very memorable night. I personally have no ties to Buffalo, but Babeville almost makes me wish that I did, so I'd have an excuse to party in style at Asbury Hall if I ever get married. I didn't get to see the rest of Babeville, but it is also the headquarters for Ani's record label, and during the planning stages of the wedding, my friend got a viewing of her Grammy on display upstairs in the offices. Pretty sweet. (Bonus: when I drunkenly engaged a staff member in a convo about if he has ever actually met Ani Difranco, he told me an amusing story about the time some of them tried to kick her out of her own place because she showed up in true Ani style - dreadlocked, bohemian dress - and they mistook her for a homeless woman. Ha!)

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    I met a friend here two weeks ago for a concert. We came to see Mary & Friends. It was Mary Ramsey…read morefrom 10,000 Maniacs with some of her friends. They played and sang jazzy tunes. Her bass player is amazing! He sounds like Brad Paisley! I have no musical talent so it really moved me how well he played the bass. The other artists played well too! The venue is fantastic. It was my first time here. Sportsman's Tavern bought the venue three or four years ago. It isn't a dive bar like Sportsman's Tavern though. It's much more intimate. It's classier too. I liked the way they had the tables set up. I loved the stage area too. There is a small bar area where you can order drinks. There was also a waitress coming around asking if we wanted drinks or food. They have a small menu, and the food sounded good, but I wasn't hungry. You can park on the street or in their small parking lot, which holds about 25/30 spots. You'll enter the venue via a dark door near the front parking spot. There is much more room inside, than how it looks from their lot. The lot was a bit hard to find. I ended up driving around the block and then I noticed it. I'd love to come back here and see another concert soon!

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