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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Yada on September 28, 2011, 02:08:55 pm

Title: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Yada on September 28, 2011, 02:08:55 pm
Does anyone go to shows here often? What time does the headliner usually come on?

Specifically, when does Mr. Malkmus come on tomorrow night?
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Post by: Vas Deferens on September 28, 2011, 02:15:52 pm
opener at 8 all the time if doors are at 7

headliner usually comes on at 9 or 9:15. No later than that.
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Yada on September 28, 2011, 02:17:05 pm
opener at 8 all the time if doors are at 7

headliner usually comes on at 9 or 9:15. No later than that.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Yada on September 28, 2011, 03:18:08 pm
Just got an email from a person there, 8:45 - 9pm Malk will be on.
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Post by: i am gay and i like cats on September 28, 2011, 07:26:36 pm
i find it interesting that shows sell out at the nine thirty club and not rams head . . . meaning, "band x plays 930, sells out, band x plays rams head on same tour, does not sell out."  does that say something?
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Post by: hutch on September 28, 2011, 09:36:32 pm
i find it interesting that shows sell out at the nine thirty club and not rams head . . . meaning, "band x plays 930, sells out, band x plays rams head on same tour, does not sell out."  does that say something?


you do know malkmus was a natural dc show, right?

 ;D
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Post by: runwhiteyrun06 on September 28, 2011, 11:03:26 pm
i find it interesting that shows sell out at the nine thirty club and not rams head . . . meaning, "band x plays 930, sells out, band x plays rams head on same tour, does not sell out."  does that say something?

Well, Rams Head Live does fit a lot more people than the 930 club.

However, you're right, if RHL and 930 had the same exact capacity, 930 would sell out more.

I think the problem is that RHL books so few of the type of bands that you expect to see at 930 that most people don't even really consider going to RHL. Hell, I live in Baltimore and I've been there one time.
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Yada on September 29, 2011, 08:52:57 am
i find it interesting that shows sell out at the nine thirty club and not rams head . . . meaning, "band x plays 930, sells out, band x plays rams head on same tour, does not sell out."  does that say something?

Well, Rams Head Live does fit a lot more people than the 930 club.

However, you're right, if RHL and 930 had the same exact capacity, 930 would sell out more.

I think the problem is that RHL books so few of the type of bands that you expect to see at 930 that most people don't even really consider going to RHL. Hell, I live in Baltimore and I've been there one time.

I've lived in DC for a decade and have never been to RHL. There are very very few bands that would convince me to drive 40 minutes to see them, but Malkmus is one of those fellas.
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Post by: eltee on September 29, 2011, 09:10:33 am
opener at 8 all the time if doors are at 7

headliner usually comes on at 9 or 9:15. No later than that.
And push times one hour back for a Friday/Saturday night, right? (what I've experienced)
It is bigger. People are pretty nice there, but the patrons are a little more rowdy and drunk.
Nice space, the sound is pretty loud and the bar is like being at a sports bar, and the food like Camden Yards. That said, I haven't been since Seth took over - however he is doing just the booking? Either way it's nice enough, safe, (except be a little weary walking to the further away parking garages - drunks and homeless try to deter you). The booking has gotten even better since Seth took over. I wish I could go to half the shows there since there is more space there are tons of places to find away from the crowd if there is one.
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Post by: StoneTheCrow on September 29, 2011, 10:01:14 am
It's just as close to my home as the 930 but my opinion is that there is actually less good space at Ram's Head.  May or may not actually be true, but that is my perspective and that's the reason why I would always choose the 930 over RHL.

Plus you are pretty much forced to pay for parking there, unlike the 930.
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Yada on September 29, 2011, 10:06:24 am
opener at 8 all the time if doors are at 7

headliner usually comes on at 9 or 9:15. No later than that.
And push times one hour back for a Friday/Saturday night, right? (what I've experienced)
It is bigger. People are pretty nice there, but the patrons are a little more rowdy and drunk.
Nice space, the sound is pretty loud and the bar is like being at a sports bar, and the food like Camden Yards. That said, I haven't been since Seth took over - however he is doing just the booking? Either way it's nice enough, safe, (except be a little weary walking to the further away parking garages - drunks and homeless try to deter you). The booking has gotten even better since Seth took over. I wish I could go to half the shows there since there is more space there are tons of places to find away from the crowd if there is one.

if the sound is good, the beer cold, and not overly packed... that's about all I care about.
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Post by: eltee on September 29, 2011, 10:13:11 am
opener at 8 all the time if doors are at 7

headliner usually comes on at 9 or 9:15. No later than that.
And push times one hour back for a Friday/Saturday night, right? (what I've experienced)
It is bigger. People are pretty nice there, but the patrons are a little more rowdy and drunk.
Nice space, the sound is pretty loud and the bar is like being at a sports bar, and the food like Camden Yards. That said, I haven't been since Seth took over - however he is doing just the booking? Either way it's nice enough, safe, (except be a little weary walking to the further away parking garages - drunks and homeless try to deter you). The booking has gotten even better since Seth took over. I wish I could go to half the shows there since there is more space there are tons of places to find away from the crowd if there is one.

if the sound is good, the beer cold, and not overly packed... that's about all I care about.
Yep, I agree. Also agree w/ the Stone. Sometimes the extra space and lines of the buildings create a couple of pockets so the sound is not a refined or louder (I'm not an expert w/ the terms) alas, it could be worse so it's decent enough and if I was in B'more I'd go more often, but always probably prefer 930 for the details and grit.
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Post by: Vas Deferens on September 29, 2011, 10:21:52 am
I like the cheaper ticket prices at RHL compared to DC prices.
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Post by: Seth Hurwitz on September 29, 2011, 10:48:12 am
we just book it
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Post by: Vas Deferens on September 29, 2011, 12:10:06 pm
even Fridays and Saturdays the door time is 7...well except this weekend

And push times one hour back for a Friday/Saturday night, right? (what I've experienced)
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: eltee on September 29, 2011, 12:15:25 pm
even Fridays and Saturdays the door time is 7...well except this weekend

And push times one hour back for a Friday/Saturday night, right? (what I've experienced)
even set times are the same? One time pre-Seth B.C., the opener went on at 9; headliner 10. Things may have changed. (not challenging finding info:))
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Post by: Vas Deferens on September 29, 2011, 12:26:02 pm
if the door time is 8, then the opener will be 9.
i've been to about 15 shows there and have yet to go to a show with door time of 8 :)
it's always 7 door time, 8 opener and 9 (or 9:15) headliner.
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Post by: Sir HC on September 29, 2011, 01:25:49 pm
I find on the floor the sound is a bit of a bummer if you are back a bit as the Stage Left flown stack is blocked by the balcony.  And the stacks are so high they had to add those stage speakers for there.  And upstairs, bummer if you are on the balcony by that blocked stack, that can be quite loud.

It is weirdly laid out, you can tell that it was first just a party bar then converted to a venue, the whole first floor bar space is pretty off to the side and blocking so while it can count towards # of people in, those people won't be too happy seeing the show from so far over. 
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Post by: Yada on September 29, 2011, 02:21:01 pm
I'm assuming it will be 50% full tonight, if that...

There's not one ticket on a scalper site, stubhubb, or CL.
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Vas Deferens on September 29, 2011, 04:12:18 pm
from the FAQ:

7:00 Doors
8:00 Holy Suns
9:15 SM and the Jicks
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: eltee on September 29, 2011, 07:30:43 pm
Thanks Vans, for the info. Guess the times I attended were B.S. (Before Seth)
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Post by: eltee on September 29, 2011, 07:32:07 pm
I find on the floor the sound is a bit of a bummer if you are back a bit as the Stage Left flown stack is blocked by the balcony.  And the stacks are so high they had to add those stage speakers for there.  And upstairs, bummer if you are on the balcony by that blocked stack, that can be quite loud.

It is weirdly laid out, you can tell that it was first just a party bar then converted to a venue, the whole first floor bar space is pretty off to the side and blocking so while it can count towards # of people in, those people won't be too happy seeing the show from so far over. 
I definitely agree. It's a good spot, but loud b/c of that overhang and speakers. I tend to float quite a bit trying to find a spot, but there's always room. Except for Beastie Boys that was a sweaty, sticky, crowded frat party.
(Never really tried the railing. VIP section (B.S.) is decent - bleacher style and quite a few rows)
Title: Re: Rams Head Live - BMore
Post by: Sir HC on September 30, 2011, 01:07:10 am
TONIGHT THE SOUND SUCKED. Sorry had to put that in all caps.  There was only vocals through the pa for the first half of the show, then all of the sudden "boom" heard the kick drum for the first time...Think they are having issues with the new digital desk or just ???.
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Post by: hutch on September 30, 2011, 01:17:50 am
TONIGHT THE SOUND SUCKED. Sorry had to put that in all caps.  There was only vocals through the pa for the first half of the show, then all of the sudden "boom" heard the kick drum for the first time...Think they are having issues with the new digital desk or just ???.

well that SUCKS and is plain unacceptable.

i was sorry not to see malkmus because i had a prior commitment to see elvis costello but i do hope IMP will book Malkmus in DC at some point..
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Post by: Sir HC on September 30, 2011, 01:42:13 am
They have a new FOH console, like what the Rock and Roll Hotel has (smaller version of the 930 FOH digital desk) and can make the guy not used to it not realize everything is up and running.
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Post by: Yada on September 30, 2011, 09:55:17 am
As expected, the place was EMPTY. I'm guessing 400 tickets sold max...

DC next time!!