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| - The Frequency is Madison's smallest venue (capacity: 200) that still has the ability to draw in renowned names from around the nation. Thanks to the booking efforts of the Majestic (now) and True Endeavors (past and likely future), you can easily come here and have an intimate show with an artist you love. This is why one of my top 10 shows every year ends up being a show I saw at the Frequency. The space itself apart from being small is also a dive, but it works very well. The walls are all black and lined with posters for upcoming shows, and there's just enough space to start a small pit in the front of the stage. The shows best suited for this venue are rowdy ones, because the music gets loud, and no one is concerned about keeping the venue in tact.
I don't have much experience with the bar portion, but I remember it not having many taps, and the prices on most drinks being cheap. So, the drink selection kind of suits the music space well.
Even though The Frequency is usually fun, I have a couple of complaints about the space. First, even though the capacity is 200, shows that are sold out feel more cramped than they should be. If you don't show up early, you end up in a spot pretty far back where it's surprisingly difficult to see the artists. Also, the Frequency doesn't book rap anymore. This is because a local show in early 2013 ended with guns being drawn outside of the venue. I'll respect the venue's decision to do what they feel is best to keep things safe for their patrons, but i'm nonetheless flustered that it's now more difficult to see a certain type of music in my city because one of its few venues can't host it. But other than these quipes, i've had plenty of fun at the Frequency, and will likely have plenty more as well!
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