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| - had the chance to come to the re-vamp for the first two metal shows in 2016, one being slayer and one being Gojira. I've heard other peoples comments of the venue and the sound, the layout, Blah Blah Blah.
I think this revamp was way overdue, my first concert was at this venue back when it was the docks, and also for the revamp for what was sound academy. this is the best incarnation of this venue. upon walking in it felt like a venue I've never been to before, and all I could keep thinking was WOW, this is what ten million in renos look like.
DROP DEAD GORGOUS, I've had a pain in my heart since the government/kool haus closed down. owned by the same gentle soul who had kool haus, hes done very well with this club.
STOP THE PRESSES, stripper poles are present on the main floor!!!
the sound is absolutely beautiful and balanced. during a sound check I was fortunate to walk around while the sound check was being done and its so balanced its disgusting. I can't say enough good things about this venue.
the bad...
paying for parking is a pain in the butt, 20 bucks every time, with little transit options possible, and a taxi will be 20 bucks back to union.
security is super aggressive at this venue, as for both concerts I was "denied" access to the venue because of a point and shoot camera, luckily I got in cause I spoke to the supervisor. when I talk about super aggressive I mean every sq. inch of your body will be searched they not shy with the private bits either, felt completely violated but safe...if that makes sense.
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