Best place in town to actually HEAR live music on the all-too-rare occasions that they book shows. It is a multi-use space that is part of the Bass Hall complex in downtown Fort Worth. A separate building where the open rectangular warehouse-like space can be configured for weddings, business presentations, dramatic presentations, and live music acts.
As such, this is not a regularly operated "club" with weekly or even monthly performances. Acts are scheduled long in advance and announced online or in limited print media. Generally limited to small touring acts appropriate to 200-250 seats, and local or Texas acts deemed a sufficient draw to cover costs.
Excellent sound system that projects from above, creating no sight-line obstructions to the stage from the main seating.
Music seating is all loose chairs around circular tables of varying sizes...mostly 4 per, with NO reserved seating. Ushers available to help late couples find seats at tables where 2 have tried to commandeer all 4 seats. Movement is tight, but viable. Bar is always a temporary operation in a back corner. No wait staff, only counter service with a limited drink menu (beers, wine, limited or no mixes).
Generally quiet environment where audience listens and doesn't talk, though this isn't guaranteed. Always amazed at folks (generally 2 girlfriends) who fail to realize others are staying quiet, talk constantly as if they haven't visited in decades, and ignore the dirty looks others are giving them. So it's not a rowdy bar or concert scene, but no guarantee of a respectful coffeehouse crowd.
Sound booth is located at back wall, center, causing no obstruction to audience.
The house sound man for almost every music event is a multi-year employee and musician (bass) who has a very balanced and sensitive musical ear and excellent mixing board skills. He gets it right.
If you can find out enough about the act to decide you are interested, this is THE venue to see most anyone. No bad seats unless you are stuck in a far corner or on the extreme side tables parallel with the stage. General admission, so arrive early or on time and no problem. read more