Somehow I managed to ride straight through adolescence without ever having graced this all ages venue. I think as a teen, I was slightly intimidated by this music space on the Common, thinking it was a place of loud music and aggressive young rockers.
Well, the loud music part is spot on. When I ventured in to see some pals play a few weeks ago, the levels were insane. Even with my earplugs snugly in place, I still found it wildly loud. The place's acoustics aren't very good, so the sound gets all muddled making it hard to distinguish specific instruments. Nevertheless, I had a fun time. It was great to hang out on the periphery, watching younger people dance about and enjoy live music.
The location of The Pavilion is great, located smack dab in the North Common, it's easily accessible from all angles of the city. You can indulge in some soda or some snacks when you're there, but this is a booze free zone, plus shows usually happen pretty early in the evening.
Even if you're no longer sporting a fake ID, this place is a legitimate destination for all age groups. If it's a show worth catching, you should definitely hit up The Pavilion for some loud music and dancing fun. read more