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| - This is one of those places that you have high hopes for and your first impression is anything but awe-inspiring. I showed up for the RCPM show on 07/30/11 and was greeted by a line out the door, around the building and down the sidewalk. After waiting ~30 minutes and hardly moving, we were told that they were "all sold out" of tickets. Many people were turned away. Luckily, I was able to get in after waiting about 25 minutes more.
As everyone else has said, this place is HOT. Everyone was sweating... not glistening... SWEATING. A pregnant woman (clearly 7+mo) was advised by other concert-goers to not go in. The "temporary" A/C appeared to be working from the outside, but could not be felt once inside the building. The bar was poorly staffed and ran out of many types of beer before the first set ended (ran out of Stella before the second song, seriously). I only saw tequila at one bar, so I'm unclear as to what it is they actually DO serve.
On the up side of things, this is an intimate venue, standing room, with a VIP section which is not that closely guarded. The sound was good, lighting good as well... overall, I think this place is lucky that artists such as RCPM agree to play there as I'm sure they made $$$$. Ticket prices are a little pricey for such a new and cramped venue. Lots of cool people showed up for this show, hope this is going to be the "usual" for the Foundry.
My suggestions for foundry:
1) Figure out your ticket sales. Have clearly defined lines for ticket-holders, will call pickup and those looking to purchase tickets.
2) Get A/C, pronto. People could be critically hurt if suffering from heat stroke and dehydration. In fact, this could border on illegal during July in AZ.
3) Staff your bar appropriately for concerts and make sure there is adequate liquor and beer. RCPM fans can drink anyone under the table, please note this and make sure your liquor choices are visible.
My suggestions for concert goers:
1) Arrive EARLY, especially if you have not purchased tickets. Showing up when the show starts is out of the question here. You will not be able to see the performers and will be squashed in the back corners.
2) Purchase your tickets ahead of time, if possible.
3) Wear cool clothing. Just a suggestion, but stiletto heels and your favorite Gucci linens are just not suitable here. It'll probably be ruined by sweat stains or that drunk dude's Heineken that he just sloshed on you. :/
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