I went to a show here with some trepidation after reading the reviews. I was particularly worried about the sound quality, especially after reading complaint after complaint. I dunno, maybe I'm deaf (highly possible) but sound wasn't an issue for me. I wondered too if the band we were seeing maybe brought some gear because I really didn't have issues with the sound quality. Moving on... we had a good time really.. Mill City Nights isn't going to be the fanciest, nicest venue you've ever been to for a show. It also isn't going to be all historic like First Avenue. But it is a totally fine place to hang out in the dark and listen to some music. I did really dig the hard wood floor, which was worn in the best possible way. Fun for stomping around as you were dancing. We found the security procedure at the front door to be fine -- Carded us, patted us down not very thoroughly, took a peek into my purse and that was about it. The ticket buying procedure could have been better. Seemed to take a long time. But once we were in the door, no issues. I found the bar staff to be friendly and competent. Security seemed a little intense at times (like, who's going to jump the stage during the set break really?) But whatever. I didn't have to go to the restroom, so can't comment there. Since we were downstairs, I also can't comment on the balcony situation, except to say that whoever spilled a beer on my head sucks. Is it my favorite venue in the Twin Cities? No way. Would I go back if the right band was playing? Sure. read more

Mill City Nights - Greensky 2/28/15 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was not the best venue for a concert. 1. It was extremely hot with all the bodies crammed in there. 2. It was difficult to see with the odd long retangular shape of the room, even with the stage being raised. 3. The sound and acoustics are bad. Not sure why but the sound needs improvement. 4. There are large pilars throughout the main floor, so if you are far back towards the bar, good luck trying to see any part of the show. The one good thing was there were multiple, easily accessible bars and clean bathrooms downstairs. read more

It's really not a great venue. If the show isn't sold out, there's the chance you can find a spot to see the stage. But if it's a packed house, it's really difficult to find a good place to stand. The stage is oddly in the corner, and because of the balcony there's a ton of pillars that always seem in the way. On top of that, the whole flow of the place is awkward, and it seems like no matter what you have to push through a crowd or a line of people to get to the bar or bathroom. The sound is clear, but not as loud as it could be. But maybe it's for the best so that we're all no deaf by our midlife-crisis. The beer selection isn't great. They don't have anything on tap, everything's in a bottle. But they do have a could good craft brews (like Fulton, Odell's) but otherwise it's your standard "domestic" choices. The beer is $6, which could be worse I guess. read more

Mill City Nights - Poliça, Nov 2013 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I attended a concert here last night to see Matt Hires who was opening for Parachute. I was excited to see him in concert for the 3rd time, the first two times were awesome! But I am sad to say the venue ABSOLUTELY RUINED the experience. The first opener (who I have never heard of) sounded TERRIBLE, and I thought maybe it was the band since they seemed so young. Well, when Matt came on, he didn't sound much better! There were large portions of time that you couldn't even tell if he was singing or not. The only time the sound seemed like they had a sound manager was for Parachute. They must not have done ANYTHING for the openers, which is who I paid to go see. The stage was so overcrowded with each bands equipment basically lined up first opener all the way in the front, 2nd openers in the middle, main act last that the first two bands had no room to maneuver around. The sound was SO awful that I got into it with another attendee because her friends and her were talking so loudly I COULDN'T HEAR THE MUSIC, so I asked them to quiet down. I would NEVER recommend this travesty of a venue to anyone. It was THE single worst concert experience I have ever had, and I've gone to about 8 in the last 3 years. read more

I was at this place for Richard Marx. I have heard his songs growing up and when I heard he is coming, I had to go. This place is not a huge place. Pretty small, almost like a bar. I don't mind the setting because there is not one bad seat in this place. It's cozy. The sound and acoustic can be improved for better experience but they are not too bad. Bartenders are friendly and drinks are good. If you have to use the restroom, you have to go downstairs. Overall this is an OK place for a concert. You will not get the great acoustics but you will get a better view. read more

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I registered for Yelp just to post this. I went to Mill City Nights last night and saw DRI (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, a name which aptly describes whoever runs Mill City Nights) and Suicidal Tendencies, which I now have from attending the show. What's wrong, you ask? Well, let me tell you... This venue is, in one word, horrible. And that's being forgiving. To say that this place is horrible is like saying cancer is an inconvenience. If you opened a business as bad as Mill City Nights, you'd be bankrupt by the end of the day and should be deported for treason. This place is so bad, I'd report it to the Better Business Bureau, but I'd feel too guilty for the poor soul who would have to investigate it. I'm as far from Christian as you can get, but it's like Club 3 Degrees cut their losses and sold this building to the devil, who now books some great acts with the intention of torturing their loyal fans for an evening. Going to this venue is more disheartening than failing out of home school, which I think is how they hired the sound guy. Come to think of it, I'm not even sure they have a sound guy - in all honesty, I would not be surprised if the sound board was run by a computer programmed only to make people unhappy. This place couldn't sound worse if it was at the bottom of the ocean. Hearing impaired baseball fans will have a more enjoyable aural experience at Target Field. You can be arrested for animal cruelty if you walk your dog past this place while a show is going on. If I die of ear cancer after having attended a show here, my ashes will burst into flames if you try to bring them through the doorway again. But I'm being unfair. Since reopening after the laughable Brick fiasco, they have made a fair amount of improvements. The upstairs, while still pointless, has actual sightlines to the stage. If you're going to see a band, you'll be fine - unfortunately, most people go to concerts to hear bands as well, but going here to listen to a band perform is dumber than going to the library for an oil change. The mafia could learn a thing or two about extortion from the prices at Mill City Nights. As a rule of thumb, downtown drink prices are pretty steep, but a tallboy here is double the cost at First Ave. I assume this place was opened to compete with other local venues, but I can say with full confidence that they have nothing to worry about. I apologized to my checking account for spending money here, and that doesn't even make sense. On one hand, they've apparently learned their lesson about leaving fans waiting in the cold, as our half-block line was inside in less than ten minutes. On the other hand, the cavity search at the door is slightly more thorough than being booked at Hennepin County jail, though it's probably more fun to spend a night in jail than this place. I almost feel sorry for Mill City Nights. I wanted to like it, but it's just so utterly unenjoyable that I've even made it a point to personally tell touring bands to seek out other venues the next time they come through town. I'd complain and try to get a refund, but I assume it'd fall on ears as unabashedly deaf as whoever runs sound there. If it turned out John Lennon had faked his death and The Beatles played a free private reunion show at Mill City Nights, I wouldn't go. My own parents would walk out of my wedding if I paid $9million to book it here. I'm ashamed to admit I've been there twice, but I consider it a public service if this rant prevents even one person from going there. It's that bad. It's worse. It's a blight on downtown and a public embarrassment for Minnesota. read more

What a weird experience. I went to Mill City Nights last night to see Nick Offerman, and while the show entertained, the venue did not. Flimsy chairs shoved so close together that we were forced to hug our neighbors, servers constantly flitting around and blocking the view, flickering stage lights, overpriced drinks... these are the things Mill City Nights seemed to be made of. We witnessed a patron getting the boot from what the bouncer called the "VIP section", which wasn't at all marked and was, in fact, a collection of seats crowded together off of the side of the stage. I pity the individuals who paid extra for those tickets, as I'm confident the vantage point from them was no better than where my friend and I sat in GA. Watching the lighting change on the stage was a bizarre experience in and of itself - I'll chalk it up to me only having experienced comedy clubs before and not seeing auditorium shows, but as Nick walked back and forth on the stage, the lights would dim, then brighten, then dim again... at the very least, it was distracting, and at its most evident, it was blinding. I won't line up to see another show there, and if it hadn't been Ron Swanson himself, I doubt very much I would have enjoyed this trip to MCN at all. read more

When did Mill City Nights cease to be the Brick? I guess AEG Live is trying to help Minneapolis forget all about its previous failed venture. I can't say too much about the brief Brick days as I never attended a show there. In fact, I was scheduled to see a show there that was moved to the Myth because the Brick was under renovation. So, last night I attended my first show at what is now Mill City Nights. All in all, it was a fairly pleasant experience. This venue conveniently sits right in the heart of the nightlife area in downtown Minneapolis. It is only steps away from Target Center, Target Field and an endless supply of bars and restaurants. The space itself has a unique layout that consists of a basement, main level and balcony. In fact, the floor plan closely resembles that of the Fine Line, minus the basement of course. This layout seemed to work as I didn't encounter any traffic problems throughout the show. Which was a massive complaint the Brick had. I never waited in line for the bathroom nor did I wait in line for drinks. Everything went very smooth. However, this particular show was NOT sold out. So perhaps the less-than-capacity crowd had something to do with that. The stage sight lines from the main floor were very good. Apparently sight line improvement was also part of the Brick renovation. The stage was raised and stadium type standing areas were added to the balcony. I can't comment on the balcony as I didn't venture up there. The basement offers significant seating areas and bar for those that want to take a break from the show. The bathrooms are also located in the basement and I believe bathrooms were also added to the balcony for the patrons that don't want to go all the way to the basement. The sound was just OK. I've heard better, I've heard worse. Probably the most perplexing thing about the Brick and Mill City Nights is why it exists in the first place. Downtown Minneapolis is saturated with concert venues. Within just blocks you can find at least 6 different establishments that offer live entertainment. I will say though, that Mill City nights has attracted some excellent acts. Their booking agent(s) must know what they're doing. I will return to see another show here. read more

I went to this venue to watch a comedian. They set out chairs so, though we were near the back on the main floor, we had no trouble seeing/hearing. I can see how the long, narrow venue might be more difficult for a concert. The drinks were pricy ($6 for a Mich Golden Light tallboy), but that's to be expected at a place like this. The bar was decent and since they had one upstairs and downstairs there wasn't ever much of a line. The bathrooms were clean and we never had an issue with long lines and the venue was sold out. I also agree with some other reviewers, that the convenience fees were a little ridiculous. Our $35 tickets ended up being $50 after all taxes and fees were accounted for. That's almost a 50% increase. So, if someone you want to see if playing there, it's worth going, but beware the service fees. read more

What a horse shit venue. Sound is fucking HORRIBLE. Security and Bartenders are nice but some of the other staff really hate their job and are total ass' who are very rude (maybe get a new job if you don't like working a Saturday night?? Heard Costco pays well and is a great place to work!) It's too bad cause some of my favorite bands will play there and I'll still go for them. Id give zero stars if I could. *ALSO no re-entry. So you cant grab a drink or a bite to eat after checking in. Maybe if they post band set times in the front, one could plan around it better. read more

Attended the "Pink Floyd Experience" at Mill City. After all the negative reviews I had my expectations set real low. When we got there, the balcony wasn't open, which had me thinking that we could be stuck with only 4 stalls for ladies the whole night in a bathroom that stunk even before the show started. Later on they opened up the balcony and those restrooms. I didn't see any seating, it appeared to be standing room only. Not a bad experience, but not one that I would readily repeat. I guess I have outgrown the bar-scene for concerts read more

The Seether concert was actually really amazing! It was the venue that was lacking. I would love to have someone explain to me what they were thinking with the general layout of this venue... The stage is set in the far corner on the main floor, assuming I'm sure that you will have a good view of the stage from wherever you are in the building. The real problem though, is that they don't have a designated area for the sound and light board up in the very back way away from the crowd, so they block off a large chunk of space with huge metal barriers right on the main floor. I have worked at bars and nightclubs before and know for a fact that this is a TERRIBLE way to lay out the tech equipment. It's an issue for traffic flow, as well as for the general upkeep and safety of the tech equipment. Well the main floor was a bust, so my girly and I went upstairs to see if it was any better... It wasn't. The balcony area is even worse. There is a line that extends basically all the way from the bathroom out to the standing area on the balcony edge all along the west wall. I would think this is a safety hazard as this is also the designated seating area for people with disabilities. Add to it the weak and expensive drinks, and the laissez-faire attitude of the employees this is NOT the place to go see a concert. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this venue given its history (open for one show, then closed down for renovations). Here are some reasons I am a fan: -Tables and chairs upstairs -Several levels on the balcony level make sight-lines much better for people in back -Intimate space -Good/OK sound for the small space -Nice bathrooms (upstairs any way, I did not visit the main level facilities) -Multiple bars -Lower level merchandise, separate from the concert -Private party rental (this would be a great reception venue) -Friendly staff -Multiple exits makes for easier and faster exodus post-show I have only a couple negatives: -Only beer upstairs, I don't drink beer and got quite thirsty watching my friends drink their $7 beers -The sound could be better, especially upstairs -Doesn't seem to have the best acts, but perhaps that is due to the size Overall, Mill City provided a nice concert experience and I will certainly go back if there is a show worth seeing. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect after hearing about the viewing mishaps when this was The Brick, but Garbage was playing there and I wasn't going to miss it. Arriving just a bit late, it was a sold-out show (I believe) which made it difficult to see the stage. Although, the older I get seems to affect how tolerant I am of navigating through crowds and eventually found a nice area towards the back to see the show. Mill City Nights does do a great job by providing plenty of flat screen TVs for those who have trouble seeing the stage. The sound was great as well and should be noted. As well, I had a six-buck 16oz. beer which is very reasonable for downtown. It's not the best venue, but from what I hear they're continually making improvements. I'm sure I'll be back as they're drawing some impressive musicians. read more

This is one of the worst venues in the Twin Cities to see a show. Cramped, crowded with the most over zealous and rude security you've ever seen. Corporate to the core... Long lines for everything: to get in, to use the bathroom, to leave. What a joke. read more

Difficult to see the stage if you're not right up in front; however, there are large t.v. screens in many areas so you can always view the live stage on the (more visible) t.v. screen. Asked a bartender for a Jameson and water. I received a shot of whisky in a plastic cup with 12 ounces of water poured on top; thus, I had very lightly-flavored water. I did not order another. If I go to this place again, I must try to remember to ask for a whisky with a "splash or two" of water. Security working the V.I.P. area entrance/exit seemed ready to make some heads roll. read more

I saw Postmodern Jukebox here and it was an awful experience. They oversold the place. It was so packed you could barely move around to get to the restroom. It had to be a fire code violation. The sound quality left a lot to be desired. I think it's the way the space is set up. Unless you're right in front, you'll have issues. All those bodies in a space like that, with barely a way to get around, also makes for bad air. It was hot. One lady near us was having issues. Since there are no seats to be had, she had to be ushered to a spot up near a VIP section where the Savalas family was seated during the show. There she sat for a while until they could usher her elsewhere. I would never return here for a show. If hot, airless, cramped chairless nightclubs where you can't hear, are you're thing, then give it a try. Otherwise, I'd recommend enjoying a concert somewhere else. read more

When this place opened I was not sure if entering would be a good plan because of the Jane's Addiction debacle, but after seeing the John Waters Christmas Show, Ghost BC and In This Moment, it was decided that this is my new favorite venue in Minneapolis. Yes, it may be owned by corporate big wigs, but the staff is more friendly than any other venue and the sound is impeccable. You can see from anywhere in the place and the crowd always seems to understand concert etiquette. Highly recommend Mill City Night if you have not been there. (Not to mention they just had a BOGO sale on 20 different shows, saving more than $80 in tickets always makes a guy happy - always buy your tix at the Ticket Booth, will save you a few bucks.) read more

I've seen two shows here, and after the second, I decided I'll probably never go to another concert again (notwithstanding State Fair grandstand). The sightlines are what really kill it. Pillars in terrible places and the whole layout is just jacked. I feel like they didn't know how to design the layout; after you walk in there's a weird elevated area on the right. The staff was friendly, but I didn't order drinks or really need anything from them. There are better places to see a show in the Twin Cities; it's too bad when the performer chooses this one. Their ticketing fees are complete highway robbery, too. read more

Am I ever going to get my refund tickets from the Jane's Addiction show that my at the time Fiance (and now wife of 3 years) attended when this place first opened and was called the Brick? I had gotten an email from Brad Saks to wait patiently but how many years does it take? (Heck, I would have settled for a pair of tickets to a show to replace those with the new setup). Oh well... read more

My first time at Mill City Nights to see Red Fang and Big Business. The venue was clean and staff were courteous. Drinks were expensive and layout is weird. Security guards seemed overzealous, particularly the older guard who broadcast to everyone in line that a kid they just pulled out of line had pills on him ("But I guess that's all you can expect from this kind of (rough) crowd." OK, Dad. Red Fang played Letterman, so they must be BAAAAAAD!) The feel of the club is more like whatever the old Glam Slam is called now (in my dotage I forget the most recent name). Kind of clean and corporate -- a place where you could wear your brand new tattoo and not get it infected. Not enough toilets. OMG. Need more toilets (and signs for toilets). Sight lines are wonky unless you're stage center on floor. Acoustics STINK. That's actually my only serious criticism. I can put up with anything but bad sound. Mill City Nights is a brick barn that bounces sound back to front to back to front. The result is extremely loud, but inarticulate (muddy) acoustic quality. It's like a mini Roy Wilkins. Playing louder doesn't help! I was supremely ready for a Big Business and Red Fang double header (I love both bands), and ended up leaning against a wall counting off the minutes until I could buy my t-shirt and leave. I'll see them again sometime at First Ave., I hope. read more

I have been to many shows here and some of the things other folks have mentioned are accurate. It is oddly shaped and the lack of restrooms is definitely a problem. After going to MCN as often as I have, I have found that the sound quality really depends on the act; whether they bring their own gear or use the equipment already there. Also if they bring their own stuff, is it any good. Joshua Radin for example had a crap sound guy. As for the staff and bartenders, they are what I find at other venues, bars and restaurants. Some are okay and some are better than others. I have spoken with a lot of their security and if I ever put on an event that needed security I would be hiring their company. Sadly as with anything involving a person wearing a uniform and in a position of authority you are going to get jerks. There was a guy last night at the bluegrass show that you could tell wants to be a cop but will never make it. Overall I like the place and would recommend it to others. read more

This place is pretty meh. I've had fun here but that had everything to do with the music they booked and little to do with the venue. Bathrooms are inconveniently located all the way downstairs in the back of the downstairs bar and with only one stall it can get a little backed up... get it? Sound was ok. Staff was ok except for the angry yelling girl trying to get everyone to leave at the end of the night. I mean, I get it, getting drunks to leave is like herding cats but that's no excuse to be a b*tch. I'll probably be back, begrudgingly. read more

Glad i paid $30 to watch a moniter cause the sight lines suck so much! I "saw" the bassist from Polica. I think there were other band members, but hell if I could see them. No way I come back here! read more

After all negative reviews I've been reading about this place I wasnt expecting much and I'm glad I walked into this place with that mindset. The main problem with this place is their decision to let waaaaaaay too many people in. I hope the bands I like book their shows at other venues. read more

The Staff and bartenders were very nice however the drinks are ridiculously over priced and the concert security were so uptight that I felt I may get thrown out for bobbing my head to fast... Why in the world would you book punk bands and then try to tell people that they cant jump around and have fun? read more

I attended the Coal Chamber/Sevendust show and was served by Mandy and Ethan in the balcony. I can't say enough good things about them. They provided me with the best service I have ever had at a down town bar, hands down. Even with a packed house, they gave me quick, friendly, accurate service. I will definitely be back because of the service I received. The bath rooms were super clean, the drinks were average priced for downtown ($6 beers) and the balcony had risers so you could pretty much see the show from anywhere up there. Love it! read more

This is a decent venue, I've never had a 'bad' experience but tickets are always kinda over priced, its hard to see the stage unless your upstairs or in front, and its on the small side. THEY DONT ALLOW GLOW STICKS OR FLOW TOYS which is why i chose two starts instead of three. read more

The venue itself isn't BAD but it isn't great especially being a newer place, I expected a lot more. I have now been there for two concerts. What I hate most is how slowly they let people in, I get that the set up sucks and there's a lot of traffic at the doors but couldn't they let people in and go through the left side doors as well? read more

I've been to this venue many times over the years and has been great for smaller bands that come through ... That said, the management of this club couldn't possibly be any worse when it comes to larger acts. Saw Slash at a sold out show, stood in line for over two hours to get a spot where I could see. It was all good for about 15 min until a staff person moved us saying we were in a "VIP" section (apparently there were magic, invisible markers for people to know this). So okay, we moved to where HE SAID wasn't VIP... then 5 minutes into the FIRST BAND PLAYING, they come back with "now this place is now VIP"! Really?! Are they just making it up as they go? Seeing how much cash they can suck out of people by offering "special" passes regardless of other patrons? I will never, ever come here again for a show they sell out, overbook and basically poorly manage. read more

This was the worst place ever! My girlfriend treated me to a surprise birthday trip to go see Randy Rogers Band (we drove 250mi) We get to the door and produce tickets and ID....My ID had the corner clipped because of a DUI. So I gave her my Texas DL, MN ID, MN DL, and a paper copy of my motorcycle license..I'm 37 and they didnt want to let me in for my Birthday. but instead they gave me 2 big black Xs on each hand. Sound sucked...but worst of all THEY WERE RUDE....Watched me like a hawk all nite. Needless to say they ruined my trip and my girlfriends well planned trip. I had been w read more

I saw Thin Lips, Joyce Manor, and Modern Baseball here last night and it was an amazing night. Security was the best I've ever dealt with, they made sure that everyone in the crowd was okay and even brought us trash bags to use as ponchos while waiting out in the rain. I honestly could not have asked for a better concert-going experience. read more

I purchased my ticket before reading the reviews about this venue. The reviews I read here set my sights pretty low and even worried me that I wouldn't fully enjoy one of my favorite artists. The layout is long and narrow, which contributes to the issue of having a more difficult time for people in back to see (isn't that always a problem?). The stage itself was elevated about 4.5-5 feet. The DJ platform was pushed back about 10 feet and elevated another couple feet, a peculiar distance that even DJ Shadow found too far from the crowd. Maybe the elevation suited those in back, but the retreated platform made no sense. Tall people (I'm 6'3) generally don't have issues seeing and won't find this venue any exception. Other quirks I noticed were strange lighting and sound: why were the lights facing the audience instead of the speakers? DJ Shadow critiqued the studio monitors as "pretty bad." He's been producing music for 20 years, so maybe the sound could be better, but it was loud, thumping bass, and danceable. The place appears a bit cleaner than First Ave, but perhaps that's due to perpetual upgrades. The bathrooms were fine: balcony and in the basement. They had a trough, a urinal, and a stall -- no problems there. Seating appeared to be for "VIPs" and was limited to one lateral wall (slightly elevated) and above on a catwalk. There were two bars and a coat and bag check, all adequately serviced. The beer cost above average: $7 Surly Hell (16oz) and $7 Summit EPA (12oz). The bag / coat check was $3. The prices for ticket "handing" was absurd. Please don't claim $8 in handling for a $25 ticket, especially when I'm the one printing it out. Though I'd heard a story from a friend about frivolous security intrusions, they only intervened in the crowd once. Having darted in between the crowd and stage, they were still a bit too present. Only when doing something dangerous should one be pulled out of a crowd. Overall, I'd visit here again, though not on a whim given the prices. It lacks the historical grandeur of First Ave, but I certainly enjoyed the show and did not find the venue to detract from the performance. I appreciate First Ave's lassez-faire approach to things. (Can't we admit people smoking pot adds to ambiance?) Compared to the reviews I read, I don't see much wrong with the venue apart from my own quirky preferences and price gouging. So if the corporate owners are intent on improving, perhaps Mill City will be better yet. read more

For the prices being charged for tickets, fees, and drinks I think it was a bad venue. It was hard to see the band on stage from almost every spot. Some of the staff were nice, and the ones who were not (I'm looking at you, security) were exceptionally rude. Most people do not even get searched that well at airport security. Weird how some (myself included) were let through with a light pat, while others had every pocket turned out! I really disliked the place, and the reason they get two stars instead of one is that they: 1)Have clean bathrooms with very little wait time, and 2)Are able to book an band I really wanted to see play. This is my first ever online review (I wish I had good things to say!) and I like what reviews are doing for consumers, so I thought I would chip in. read more

Ok. My passion is going to shows in the metro - I live about 2 hours away and make special trips several times a year to go to shows. My first time patronizing this establishment was for the 311 show a few months ago. Now let me tell you, I was so excited for this show because I've been a life long 311 fan and have never seen them live. Well I am bummed to say, this was the WORST establishment I've even been to for live music. And I've been to some reaaally gross places that I can say, "hey at least I had a great time". ITS SOOOOO HOOTTTT in there!!!!!!! I had to go outside a few times and finally i just stayed out there and missed the last 20-30 mins of the show. I seriously got light-headed due to the heat and being crammed into that place like sardines. The layout is strange and having to traverse up and down the stairs to go to the bathroom is stupid. I will say, when you go to the bathroom - there's a tv in the bar area showing you a live broadcast of what's going on upstairs. That way, you can order a drink down there and not miss everything. That's their one shining star. The layout is weird, and if you go out for a smoke toward the end of the show, you can't go back in. People say that the views are good in this place...well coming from a 5'6" chick, the views aren't good - at all. I had to stand on those weird steps beside the stage and luckily there were some nice super tall dudes that offered to stand behind me. I will never go to this establishment ever again. read more

I created a yelp account just to write a review for Mill City Nights and not for compliments. I went to the MJ cover band on Saturday night. The show was great, but I will never be back to Mill City Nights. Tickets and website states show starts at 9:00 and doors open at 8:00. However, the show did not start until 10:30. When I asked what the delay was I was told that the "experience starts at 9:00" as in the DJ starts at 9:00, but the show doesn't start until 10:30. I was also told it was up to me to call the day of the show to see what time the act actually starts. (How about you just start it at the time my ticket says?) Seeing as though this was a hour and a half show, people were expecting it be done around the time it started. Many people left before it started as they thought it would start as stated on the ticket and website. One couple left before it started as they only had a baby sitter until 11:00. Another couple stated they had a busy day the next day, left before it started, and gave us their seats! I hope Mill City hit their sales goal for drinks that they wanted by deceiving people and starting the show later. They won't be getting any sales from me in the future, show or drink. Based on the people around me, it sounds like they feel the same way. Also, a security guard blocked our view for part of the show as he stood in the first row and watched the show. read more

I have been to a number of shows here. Have also played a number of shows at this venue. I typically never post reviews but after last night I feel like I should. The bartender downstairs (girl) was awesome. Really nice and quick service every time. At one point though I went to the bar upstairs and stood there for 8 minutes waiting to be served. Now this wouldn't be a big deal as sometimes in busy places you have to wait, but there was a bartender more interested in the group of girls next to me. They weren't ordering anything and he made eye contact with me numerous times. Finally he came to help as he could probably clearly tell I was getting pissed off. He then begins to make a mixed drink I ordered. He was so busy hitting on these girls that he didn't realize that when he went to pour the alcohol nothing came out. I told him and he basically ignored me. I have no problem paying $8 to $9 dollars for a drink, but at least make it right! Went back down to bartender downstairs and told her what had happened. She mixed me up a drink and sent me on the way at no charge. She was awesome!! Need more bartenders like her. Less like d bag bald guy that is more interested in trying to "pick up chicks" than his job. We saw Ron Pope. The sound was actually pretty damn good. Started off a bit loud and the vocals were definitely not loud enough. About halfway through the 1st song the sound guy had it mixed pretty good. read more

Went to the Brick and was not impressed. I won tickets to see Easton Corbin at "Mill City Nights" and thought what the heck...i'll check out the renovated place. Plus, who can pass up a free concert? I think one of the only things that changed was that the stage was raised. BEFORE the show started the line for the bathroom was already 10 deep. There are no bathrooms on the main floor so I had to go downstairs. There are three stalls for females and one of them was out of order, so only two stalls for all the women at the show. I have heard there are bathrooms upstairs but haven't checked them out. I would never drink at this venue, with the limited amount of restrooms that are available. My friend and I go to the front of the stage and got to interact with Easton, it was a good show. Wouldn't be my first choice of a venue though. read more

Saw Sevendust here. Music was great and I liked the layout of Mill City Nights but the heat! By the time Sevendust took the stage it must have been 120 degrees in there. It was hard to breathe. The heat made the show unwatchable... I will not be returning to Mill City Nights unless there is an act I'm dying to see and it's in the winter... Maybe... read more

Security was a nightmare, the staff were rude, smoking area or re-entry was a joke, and my show was completely ruined by the fact that I went to see one of my favorite bands get loud and I couldn't even hear the lead guitar unless I was literally leaning on the back wall of the venue. Not to mention catching one of the sound guys scrolling Facebook whilst pretending to adjust the levels that I can only assume could have made the main guitar stand out. Something important for a Matt Pike fronted band. Very disappointing, a large waste of money. read more