IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place (between 15th and 16th Streets), NYC
212-777-6800
www.irvingplaza.com
Open hours/box office: 12.00 pm – 6.30 pm (Monday – Friday); 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (Saturday)
Price: $
Drinks: **
Band choice: ****
Atmosphere: ****
Merchandise: ****
Irving Plaza is a really good place to see a punk-rock concert. Mostly American bands like Pennywise, Anti-Flag or Circle Jerks with their support give performances there. The venue has a perfect size, that is, small but not poky. During the gig, you can stay either on the main floor and follow wild pogo dancers or see the whole show from the balcony that seems a little bit safer. Before and after concerts you can purchase CDs, fancy T-shirts or hoodies with the name of your favorite band. Don’t expect to see a spectacular show at Irving Plaza; the venue has more intimate atmosphere.
17 Irving Place (between 15th and 16th Streets), NYC
212-777-6800
www.irvingplaza.com
Open hours/box office: 12.00 pm – 6.30 pm (Monday – Friday); 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (Saturday)
Price: $
Drinks: **
Band choice: ****
Atmosphere: ****
Merchandise: ****
Irving Plaza is a really good place to see a punk-rock concert. Mostly American bands like Pennywise, Anti-Flag or Circle Jerks with their support give performances there. The venue has a perfect size, that is, small but not poky. During the gig, you can stay either on the main floor and follow wild pogo dancers or see the whole show from the balcony that seems a little bit safer. Before and after concerts you can purchase CDs, fancy T-shirts or hoodies with the name of your favorite band. Don’t expect to see a spectacular show at Irving Plaza; the venue has more intimate atmosphere.
Open hours/box office: 12.00 pm – 6.00 pm (Monday – Saturday)
Price: $$
Drinks: *****
Band choice: ***
Atmosphere: ****
Merchandise: *****
Nokia Theatre is an amazing venue. The sound quality is clear, almost unbeatable and this makes concerts extremely amusing. People who looks for something rough like the Bowery Ballroom will be disappointed seeing that the place is clean, spacious and has a logical layout (VIP section included). Although Nokia Theatre is located in Times Square, it is not too big and not too small. Everyone should find something attractive there.
Price: $$
Drinks: *****
Band choice: ***
Atmosphere: ****
Merchandise: *****
Nokia Theatre is an amazing venue. The sound quality is clear, almost unbeatable and this makes concerts extremely amusing. People who looks for something rough like the Bowery Ballroom will be disappointed seeing that the place is clean, spacious and has a logical layout (VIP section included). Although Nokia Theatre is located in Times Square, it is not too big and not too small. Everyone should find something attractive there.
B.B. KING BLUES CLUB
Open hours: 11.00 pm (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday); 11.00 pm – 5.00 am (Wednesday); 11.00 pm – 3.00 am (Saturday)
Price: $$
Drinks: *****
Band choice: ***
Atmosphere: **
Merchandise: *
Located next to Times Square, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill seems a little bit pricey taking into account drinks and cover. On the other hand, the good choice of punk-rock bands like Rancid or Me First and The Gimme Gimmes makes you pay for the ticket as much as it is necessary, especially if this is the band you simply adore and you don’t expect to see it again soon. The place is pretty crowded inside, but when you come at the beginning of the gig, you have a chance to find yourself very close to the scene and admire your favorite band.
Price: $$
Drinks: *****
Band choice: ***
Atmosphere: **
Merchandise: *
Located next to Times Square, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill seems a little bit pricey taking into account drinks and cover. On the other hand, the good choice of punk-rock bands like Rancid or Me First and The Gimme Gimmes makes you pay for the ticket as much as it is necessary, especially if this is the band you simply adore and you don’t expect to see it again soon. The place is pretty crowded inside, but when you come at the beginning of the gig, you have a chance to find yourself very close to the scene and admire your favorite band.
5 comments:
I really like what you talked about in your comments. I've only been to the nokia theater, but I find what your wrote exactly right, that's all you need to know about a concert venue. Posting the email adress is a pretty good idea too.
What about the pictures!!??? ah ah ah:))))!!!
Magda, If your photos were crushed, when I changed the format/style in Timeout CEP last week, I'm sorry. Is it possible to bring them back??
Your article about the Rock Clubs, You need a guide line, for instance; the price, $$ means Fifty or Seventy for admission?? Drinks ** is price or quality or both. What is Band choice *** and **** ? Is it because of popularity of bands they brought or your favorite?
But your description of Venues is clear and very good.
Good work Magda! Short but precise. You give the information that the reader may need. I agree with Yoko when she says that the rating is not so clear, specially for drinks.
Good job, Magda. This is a nice review. Since I'm not used to going to these kinds of places, it's a little confusing to me what ratings exactly mean. (like Yoko mentioned) I'd also like to know if we need reservation or not.
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