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The_Kentwood_Farms t1_iua14fu wrote

It's sad to say, but it's a pretty terrible place to watch a show. You either get stuck in the sea of folks up front so you can see the band (depending on where you are in relation to the pole) or you hang in the back and can get drinks/go to the bathroom, and not really see the band. Really makes me miss places like S'matter and Alley Katz. Unfortunately, there's not really a better way to set that place up, I miss venues of that size where you can enjoy the band AND get a beer every once in a while, this place seems like it's either/or.

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Ditovontease t1_iuaioc9 wrote

I mean to go to the bathroom at strange matter and get drinks you often could not see the band playing anyway? same with alley katz? idk I'm short so I can't see shit anyway

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gravy_boot t1_iudlg8z wrote

Those places sounded decent no matter where you were. Broadberry sounds like ass if you’re close to the bar.

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gravy_boot t1_iudl8nx wrote

I wish they’d buy out the payday loan place next door and expand.

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buttsofpoop t1_iu99jh5 wrote

Depends on the show, of course, but towards the back you can definitely move around. There's also a patio out back :)

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GrizzlyPuffz t1_iu9vnyy wrote

Don’t know if they have changed things but the stage loadout was terrible last time I went. Like there was a column in the way…

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Kayso t1_iuafsgp wrote

Lol there is, in fact, a pole in the middle/rear-middle of the standing area. My best bet has been to post up against the lefthand wall and not leave.

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[deleted] t1_iubb5kk wrote

I like leaning against the pole for extra support when I’m in the pit

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bruxalle t1_iu9ju3r wrote

It’s load bearing.

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iwearlederhosen OP t1_iubdwo4 wrote

I've been trying to figure out what your comment was about for a few hours, I assume is about the column lol

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inexcelciusheyoooo t1_iubjbun wrote

The fucking pole in the way is insane lol. But other than the camel, national, and sometimes gallery 5 where else are ya gonna see good acts?

Rip smatter

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gleepgloopgleepgloop t1_iubkja4 wrote

of the smaller places, I guess I just add the Canal Club.

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inexcelciusheyoooo t1_iubqbws wrote

Oh yeah can’t forget canal, I’ve only seen metal shows there tho and I guess I just considered that fringe haha

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PM-ME-YOUR-TOTS t1_iuh8ok7 wrote

Capital Ale downtown has a venue roughly the capacity of Broadberry which is a much better spot to see a show. They have some good acts but need way more

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skulliye t1_iu9cuwy wrote

It’s small but never too packed. Saw Prince Daddy in May I think and there were maybe 50 people tops. Tables and everything, food isn’t terrible, I just sat at a table and watched. They’re pretty close too.

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1975hh3 t1_iubpr1n wrote

Long, skinny room, boomy sound and a big pole in the middle of the floor.

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choicebutts t1_iuc828g wrote

How is it for accessibility?

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thephartmacist t1_iudmpc4 wrote

Get there early and with a group if you plan on keeping your pit space. Or just sack up and move through the crowd to where you want to be. It'll feel like a can of sardines, but that's half the fun. Get to know your neighbors

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Option_Perfect t1_iubjzue wrote

OMG. Squirrel Nut Zippers. They kill any venue. Small and intimate is the best.

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Ditovontease t1_iuaiwvv wrote

It's fine, I've literally never had an issue. The column is whatever, I've never found it too hard to get around and I've been to crowded shows there.

At least the floor doesn't slope towards the damn stage like at the national.

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bongcrusher666 t1_iucaxsp wrote

I know this is unrelated, but just wanna go on record and say that Broadberry has surprisingly good food. I had a KILLER fried fish sandwich there once- panko breaded, nice kaiser roll, tartar sauce that tasted like it was made in house, with some perfectly cooked/seasoned sweet potato fries.

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bongcrusher666 t1_iucb0yz wrote

I would have gotten food at the circle jerks show back in july, but i was on a ton of cocaine that night.

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