by Yasmin Gonales on I was here on a Friday night celebrating a birthday party. We had table service which ended up to be near the dance floor. It felt like we were so far from the bar and main crowd, but later I was thankful we were. I had to get something in my car and come back, and the place had definitely gotten crowded later in the night. The crowds and line outside made it seem like a club rather than a lounge. I love the dark, sultry interior with black pleather couches and black and white pictures of women from the 40's/50's. Near our table they projected a black-and-white short movie of women from the 40's/50's dancing, seducing, stripping, etc. I thought it was a little wierd at first, but somehow it adds to the feminist touch of this place. Fellas, beware: dress to somewhat impress. My brother, who reserved the table, almost didn't get in because the bouncer felt like he wasn't dressed appropriately. I guess jeans and a nice shirt isn't good enough? But throughout the night I saw guys dressed "more down" than my brother was, so I wonder what the real deal is. Eve is a good hangout spot with chill, laid-back music. I'm feelin' the vibe of this place!
by Divina Helmen on Was at another show at the GAMH this past weekend, and this place showed why is an institution in the city. Not only is this place elegantly designed on the inside but the standing room layout provides a lot of incredible views from the ground and the balcony areas. For what it is the GAMH acoustics are not that bad either, the artists, Brandi Carlile did couple of songs unplugged and you could hear it in a completely sold out crowd. GAMH has the idea just because its louder doesn't mean its better when they setup their sound, I could hear the music just find without my eardrums blown out like other establishments , or it could my hearing lost from all the concerts. The two downsides about this place is it does not have a separate area for artists to sell their merch, and this area is totally sketch. Evident by my car broken into a block and a half way.
by Valerie T. on First time I went to the RRazz room a few months ago, I loved it. But greed has overtaken them and now they cram people in without regard for comfort or safety. Previously, I had arrived 15 minutes before show time-- and was seated at the counter in the back of the room. Great seats, great site lines -- a place to put your obligatory 2 drinks. Last night for the Shirelles, it was already crowded. (We had thought about going early, but the bar menu leaves much to be desired) with chairs over flowing any assemblance of aisles. We were seated at the last banquet seat at the right of the stage, which could have been fine--except when the band showed up and the guitarist completely blocked our view of the performers!. As equally disturbing is the safety consideration. I would imaging the fire marshall would have something to say about blocked aisles and no exits to the right front of the stage. This could be a great venue, but its been poorly planned (too small) to be reliable and fun. Nice for lesser-known acts.
