6ftgroove Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 quote:Originally posted by maxwebster: people left the bar as well and the door bouncer was aware but refused to let anyone else in (even though he assured some people waiting that he would). Maybe he was having a bad night....... that i did not know. that is not cool at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 I'd say there were definitely more people at the Starlight Jomomma/SFG show than at the Lanc nero/SFG show. I think there were slightly over 200 paying customers at the Lanc show, and I know the capacity of the Starlight is higher than that. Having said that, the place did seem to empty out a bit and by midway through Jomomma's set there was definitely room for more people in the venue. I think the Starlight is a solid live music venue in a great location. An in-house p.a. system really helps make life easier, and the location and reputation of the place ensures that a group of people come out to the show in addition to the people that are willing to travel specifically for the bands. Let's face it, you don't get walk-in traffic at the Lanc. Don't get me wrong, I love the Lanc, I think it's a great sounding room, it's got lots and lots of character, and it's an "anything goes" kind of place, but the Starlight is in an ideal location and they've invested money into the sound system and into advertising. Plus it's a natural progression for them from the Jane Bond, which was a really funky place but way too small. I think both venues are as nice or nicer than most other venues I've been to of a comparable size. As for a larger venue, I'm not sure what to suggest, and I'm not sure how much of a demand there would be for one. With the right bands and the right promo a bigger room could be filled up, but I don't know how often. It would be fun to try a bigger show though ... OK, that's enough of an afternoon babble from me ... Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 I think everything is progressing quite nicely. Venues will take care of themselves if there are bands to fill them. my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammer Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 Passenger will be playing at the Duke of Wellington on january 23rd... 33 Erb street West Waterloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 I've never seen Passenger before. Does anyone know what their sound and style is like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionLocks Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I'v seen em in gulph and enjoyed the show.(although a little too loud and the place was a smokehouse-a place called Wallys.) They do some covers and tweek out if the hippsters come to play. Nice guys too. Will be nice to see them in a different spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu dog Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 ..oh i think they could of fit maybe about 30 more people in the pub if only the bass player would just stay on the stage ! ............ joking .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 decibels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Whatever happened to the Volcano And why doesn't the Phil-hole have shows?!?!?!?!?!? Big place, nice stage area, and poles for the ladies to dance on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycharacter Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 The New Shady Groove Live @ Wilf's on the WLU campus Waterloo, ON Thursday, January 15th, 2004 9:00pm For more information check out: http://www.geocities.com/newshadynews That's about all the help I can give you on this subject. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ftgroove Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 well ... as for the starlight... what do you think the capacity was? i think its the same as the lanc or more (if calculated by square footage). around 200+ ? i would even dare say there were as many or more people than the Nero show at the Lanc. maybe Mark knows the Nero show headcount. the starlight loves the $$. over $1600 at the door.. and they ran out of a few different beers and had to go steal some from Jane Bond. i dunno what the payout for the bands was but that place made a killing saturday night. they even sold all the show posters at $5 a pop! plus what other venue around here has a house PA, tech, and lightshow? the reason the place filled up so fast (imho) is that there were a PILE of people out for the show that you would not normally see at a jam show. correct me if i am wrong. LMP pointed out to me everyone there from jambands that she knew... alot! .. but it was only a small fraction of the total. it does suck that ANYONE was turned away... we had a car load that came from an hour away to see us only to get shut down at the door. that bites.. i totally understand and sympathize with that. it would of been nice if they stretched the capacity a little. that said.. it was a learning experience. i'm sure no one thought the place would be MAXED OUT by 10:30. now we know. isn't the whole point of throwing a show to try to fill the venue to capacity? it that not the feather in the cap of the bands and promoters? i hate to disagree...but i do. i think that club is perfect for live entertainment. not beinging big enuff for Nero or Diesel Dog? i disagree. i think its just right. the only downsides being.. ya gotta get there really early to get in if there is good entertainment (like DD or Nero), and its not so head friendly. i'm just playing devil's advocate here, so please no one get upset with me for offering an alternate view. i liked the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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