I went to the CD Release Party for Scott Cook at hte Ironwood Stage and Grill. Admittedly, I have not been in this establishment since it was Loose Moose, so it was a real treat to see what they have done with the place since then.
The sound of the band in this space was unbelievable. They are a good band to begin with, but the acoustics were fantastic.
This is definately a bit more of a rough-and-tumble atmosphere compared to what I am use to. Usually when I go to a pub type atmosphere, it is usually more of an upscale place. However, the ruggedness of the Ironwood Stage and Grill was not a turn-off for me at all. It had a real small-town feel.
What really created my 4 out of 5 rating was the experience of hearing Scott Cook play. He had never sounded better, mostly because of the acoustics in that space, compared to other venues I have heard him perform in. I will not hesitate to go to Ironwood for live music again.
I did not order any food, but we did order drinks and the service was good. No complaints! If I was ever booking a music venue, I would definately consider the Ironwood!