I saw an event last week for an 80s/90s alternative night which sounded great, so I rounded up some friends. At 9:30, there were exactly 0 people there, so we went around the corner for some drinks and came back around 10:30, where people were finally inside. There was a $5 cover which seemed a little unnecessary. I heard some Devo which sounded fine, but then the next four songs sounded AWFUL like these people had never used audio equipment or the speakers built into this place. Crackling and peaking for a good 20 minutes. I don't know how this wasn't figured out right at 9 when they were done setting up.
We didn't give up though! I didn't get anything to drink but they only have on-tap beers (I think..at least no mixed drinks/alcohol). We danced a little bit but the music wasn't jelling for my friends - I knew a song or two, but I wish they'd gone a little more mainstream (am I allowed to say that about an alternative night??) You could tell when people knew the words and sang along and then a bunch of songs most of us did not seem to know came on and people quieted down.
We ended up leaving after maybe 45-60 minutes and went up a few blocks to another place with a DJ with a great mix, people dancing, and no cover and we stayed until closing.
I might come to this venue to see a band, but I might be pickier if there's a DJ, and especially if there's a cover. read more