greyfriar Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Post pics (and stories) of your favourite concert temples, theatres, halls, clubs whatever... I will start with the Frankfurt Festhalle, which is one of Deutschlands finest venues. Built from 1907-1909 as a multipurpose hall, the place is nowadays very well known for its great rock events. I always loved the idea that Rush decided to film R30 in the Festhalle... and the catacombs under the building have a special meaning to me (I met ⅔ of my heroes there).Besides :rush: I've seen The Who and Sir Paul in Frankfurt, and I'm going to see Maiden in April.Here we go... Rush under the domehttp://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/rushr30frankfurt_zps7f84de61.jpgThe buildinghttp://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/frankfurtfesthalle2011_zpsqbgdippv.jpg Edited January 24, 2017 by greyfriar 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Asbury Park NJ - Convention Hall I saw Black Sabbath here 1972 & 1975. It's still standing. During the early 70's a lot of band played this hall. Across the street is the Stone Pony where... you know who played numerous times. I took this picture last year. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/IMG_8803_zpslrmm1kut.jpg Edited January 24, 2017 by custom55 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Cool idea of thread 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Cool idea of thread:cheers: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Fox theater Detroit, stunning place to see a show https://goo.gl/images/pLwjAq 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Fox theater Detroit, stunning place to see a show https://goo.gl/images/pLwjAqLooks impressive, what kind of bands have you seen there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The Vogue Theater in Vancouver was quite nice:http://www.vancouversun.com/cms/binary/3225350.jpg And Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls is an old cinema converted for GA showshttp://cdn.bluegrasstoday.com/directories/files/2015/01/p351148890-5.jpg 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Fox theater Detroit, stunning place to see a show https://goo.gl/images/pLwjAqLooks impressive, what kind of bands have you seen there? Cant remember all because i havent lived there in years. rem back in the day many others, but my youth can be blurry lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 In the summer, i love outdoor shows. This is klipsch music theater in indiana close to my house. Have seen sabbath, rush and maiden there and many many others. It used to be called deer creek https://www.google.com/search?q=klipsch+music+center&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS590US590&hl=en-US&prmd=minv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjnOzf69nRAhWE5IMKHVh7CJIQ_AUICCgC&biw=1024&bih=653#imgrc=13lxC2PNu21_0M%3A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I've been an NJ resident since the day I was born, but weirdly enough, I've never been to any of the major NJ concert venues (Stone Pony, Starland Ballroom) except for the old Meadowlands (Izod) Center and PNC Bank Arts Center as most bands I've seen live always play in NYC (usually Manhattan or Brooklyn) usually at the expense of NJ and based on my geography, I reside closer to the NYC area. That said, though... ...as far as mid-sized venues in NYC, nothing comes close to the Playstation Theater (formerly Best Buy Theater and before that Nokia Theater) in Times Square. I've been here seven times (five of those were Steven Wilson including one Blackfield show from 2011-2015), and it's got one of the best sound systems of its kind at least in NYC, plus it's a really clean and modernistic venue. It's mixed standing/seating venue (the last two SW shows though had seats in the front) so if you wanna sit, there are seats in the back. Only downside is that it's in the heavy tourist area of Times Square so unless you're one of the first people in line, lining up is like a maze in and of itself. Playstation Theater as shown from the stage: http://specialevents.playstationtheater.com//images/photos/theatre_seating_view.jpg On a more traditional and classical if not "movie palace" style venue, there's the King's Theater located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Formerly the Loew's Kings Theater, it was originally a movie theater during the golden era of cinema before being closed in 1977. Up until two years ago, was left dormant before being rebuilt and restored to its original 1929 appearance as a concert venue. I gotta say, it's possibly of the most architecturally beautiful venues I've been in and the fact that Ghost played there to end the American leg of the Popestar Tour last year and to be able to witness it was a personal alignment of stars. http://myelektralite.com/php/assets/elektraLite_Kings_Theatre_1-800x533.jpg 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscanobarga Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Glasgow Apollo. Saw my first 5 or 6 Rush shows there (AFTK-->ESL) and was there for the ESL taping. I was also there for the Status Quo and AC/DC live album tapings. Yes it was rundown, the bouncers were evil c**ts, the concessions were non existent and the bathrooms were grisly, but it was the greatest place for rock concerts, crazy crowds and wonderful atmosphere. Nothing has ever come close, the place was razed back in the late 80s and is now a shopping mall I think, haven't been back to my home country in a long time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I saw Paco de Lucia here, months before he passed away - the Teatro Municipal of Rio. My wife had just found out she was pregnant, and she felt quite dizzy during the whole concert. Here it is: http://mapadecultura.rj.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fachadatm2-23trat.jpg http://www.andersonelias.com.br/images/theatro/theatro-municipal_02.jpg http://www.avozdocidadao.com.br/agentesdecidadania/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/teatro-municipal-do-rio-de-janeiro-640x299.jpg 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) The Capitol Theatre in Passaic NJ was 'the' concert hall in the 70's and early 80's for up and coming bands. It was torn down in the 80's. Porno theater mid-week and rock venue on the weekends. Multi-purpose !!! I attended many 'rock' shows here. My most memorable shows were Genesis ( Lamb tour ), The Police, The Who ( won tickets for that one ) and many more. I missed Rush 2112 tour... Check out the bands that came through. http://www.moyssi.com/capitolshows.htm http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/capitol%20passaic.inside_zpsyrwuheqb.jpg Edited January 24, 2017 by custom55 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 And THIS is where Rush in Rio was recorded: http://www.brasil.gov.br/esporte/2013/04/estadio-do-maracana-recebe-seu-primeiro-evento-teste/o-maracana-foi-inaugurado-pela-primeira-vez-em-1950-para-a-copa-do-mundo-daquele-ano/@@images/image.jpeg http://og.infg.com.br/in/11365865-bea-13e/FT1500A/550/2013-661590871-2013110629233.jpg_20131107.jpg 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The Gorge Amphitheater in central Washington state. Have been to this been to this incredible venue many times. Have seen, Dylan, Stevie Ray, Petty, Sabbath. Neil Young, Pearl Jam etc. there and was fortunate enough to see Rush twice in this venue, VT tour and last date of the TM tour. http://www.georgeamphitheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/the-gorge.jpg http://youredm.youredm1.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Paradiso.jpg?x97231 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Lots of cool pics and such Moar! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Summertime in NJ in the early-mid 70's. Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City was the place to be for outdoor shows. I attended a few shows: Pink Floyd ( DSOTM ) 1973Grateful Dead 1974Pink Floyd ( WYWH ) 1975YES ( Relayer ) 1975YES ( Solos Tour ) 1976 - Live broadcast on WNEW-FM http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/70s-Concert-With-scoreboard-clock-1024x659_zps9kzovvjp.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) New York City - Schaefer Music Festival Late 60's / Early-Mid 70's outdoor music venue in Central Park, NY. It was great seeing a band with the NYC skyline as a backdrop. I attended; Todd Rundgren's Utopia - 1974Mahavishnu Orchestra - 1974Aerosmith - 1975 http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/1280px-LARGE_AUDIENCE_AT_A_CONCERT_BY_SINGER_JUDY_COLLINS_AT_THE_SCHAEFER_BANDSTAND_IN_CENTRAL_PARK._THE_TOWERS_OF_MIDTOWN.._zpsurbud3nt.jpg Edited January 25, 2017 by custom55 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Red Rocks deserves a shout-out. Don't have a picture handy, but I saw Sabbath with Dio (H&H) there in 2009. Beautiful venue with terrific sound. Since RR is also a park that's open to the public, I was able to watch them assemble the stage set until mid afternoon when they kicked everyone out for soundcheck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Red Rocks deserves a shout-out. Don't have a picture handy, but I saw Sabbath with Dio (H&H) there in 2009. Beautiful venue with terrific sound. Since RR is also a park that's open to the public, I was able to watch them assemble the stage set until mid afternoon when they kicked everyone out for soundcheck. Here are some Red Rocks photos for you! It really is a unique place. I've only been to one show there but it was a wonderful experience. http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp338/plantfan40/Unknown_9.jpeg http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp338/plantfan40/Unknown-1_37.jpeg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Here is Pittsburgh's Civic Arena- my love! :heart: It was a wonderful place from it's birth in 1961 until 2011, and they really did open the roof on clear nights if you were lucky. Most people know it from it being the first place that Rush played with Neil in August of 1974; . . I didn't know them until FBN the next year . I did see Rainbow, Jethro Tull, Neil Young; Elton John, Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills and Nash; Pittsburgh Penguin games; always something going on! There was a hotel/restaurant right across the street from it where all the bands would stay and you would see someone famous once in a while. I miss it. The sound was average to lousy but it had soul. http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp338/plantfan40/images_20.jpeg http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp338/plantfan40/CivicArena_MellonArena.jpg 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hammersmith Odeon. None of this Eventim Apollo Hammersmith nonsense. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 The Shepherd's Bush Empire, London England.I saw Porcupine Tree there in 2001. The show was filmed for what should become their first DVD release, but technical problems appeared on the scene, and sadly the material collects dust ever since. Hope they (SW) release this show one fine day... The buildinghttp://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/Stapel%20Bild0040_zpsvcscq3su.jpg View from the stagehttp://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/stage-view-shepherds-bush-empire_zpshuket4t3.jpg and a picture (taken by me) that reflects my night perfectly - psychedelic...http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/Stapel%20Bild0030_zps1yaeuzcm.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Madison Square Garden. ICONIC My first concert was Santana in 1970 are the Felt Form ( as smaller stage within the MSG's complex ). Since then I've seen ( the shows that I can remember ): Jethro Tull - Agualung / A Passion Play / Thick / MinstrelYes - CTTE / Tales / Union / 2004ELP - Brain Salad SurgeryLed Zep - 1973 / 75 / 77ClaptonGenesisBlack SabbathRushPink Floyd - AnimalsThe Stones ( too many times )Rick Wakeman... and there are many more but I can't remember right now My most recent show at MSG http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/IMG_2366_zpsipvxns8h.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Madison Square Garden. ICONIC My first concert was Santana in 1970 are the Felt Form ( as smaller stage within the MSG's complex ). Since then I've seen ( the shows that I can remember ): Jethro Tull - Agualung / A Passion Play / Thick / MinstrelYes - CTTE / Tales / Union / 2004ELP - Brain Salad SurgeryLed Zep - 1973 / 75 / 77ClaptonGenesisBlack SabbathRushPink Floyd - AnimalsThe Stones ( too many times )Rick Wakeman... and there are many more but I can't remember right now My most recent show at MSG http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/IMG_2366_zpsipvxns8h.jpg Your concert history is unbeatable. Love to read some of your stories about those 70's shows. Always a pleasure. :ebert: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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