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| - I've been consistently going to shows at least once a month since I was 15 years old (nearly 10 years now) from Wu-Tang Clan at the House of Blues in Cleveland, to dirty DIY punk & metal shows at the Legion of Doom in Columbus, and Mr. Smalls Fun House is one of the raddest venues in this region of the country.
Last night was my first show at Mr. Smalls and I saw Adam Warrock, Mega Ran, MC Lars and MC Chris. The old church-turned-venue setting is warm, dark and perfect for metal shows, even though this was a nerdcore hip hop show. The size of the venue to me is perfect- can hold about 300 people with ample standing room and the seated bar area in the back for the strictly 21 and up crowd is the absolute best part. Flanked on either side by identical bars and an additional beer stand, you have no trouble at all getting a decently priced drink at any time. I had a beer and 3 mixed drinks for $25, plus every drink you bought got you a ticket towards a free taco at the end of the night. I bought my 4 drinks and recieved my free softshell taco at the end of the show, who doesn't love free tacos?! The only complaint I have about the drinks is they were pretty watered down even though they contained a decent amount of booze, which is always a turnoff. There is no smoking inside, but you can enjoy a cigarette on the patio just outside the entrance and re-enter with no trouble at all. The staff from the hotdog stand outside, to the ticket counter at the door, to the bar were accomodating & friendly, the general manager introduced himself and greeted all my friends and I upon arrival at the bar.
I'm thinking about going back later this month on the 24th to see one of my favorite black metal bands Enslaved perform on my boyfriend's birthday. Either way, I'm definitely going back!
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