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Baltimore Soundstage

3.1 (150 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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BALTIMORE SOUNDSTAGE ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Very loud
Live music
Good for dancing

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Julien K
Tatiana W.

Great venue, great employees! Ease of parking is non comparative, parking garage right next door. Huge ladies room, clean and no line! One thing I would say had to be corrected would be placing a more visible tape on yhe r Thank you for having "Lord of the Lost" play at your venue 9/13/24!

Great communication about the issue and fast, detailed response

I went here for the Big Bubble Rave on 6/6/25, and there was NO announcement whatsoever about it being canceled, but when we were waiting in line we were told that it was canceled because their DJ was in Texas. EDIT: I've improved the rating due to their swiftness, honesty, and compensation. It seems to be the event's fault and not the soundstage. I still think they could be a bit more organized but this seems to have been a rare occurrence.

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Mary K.

Small venue, great for being up close with the artists. Offer cocktails and canned beverages, no drafts. I had a great time at a recent show for Whitey Morgan.

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Melissa M.

We went last night for an Emo night that had 4 different bands. Overall the bands were great and had nice energy but they were truly failed by the sound system. For a concert venue, you would think their sound system would be top notch but it leaves a lot to be desired. During one bands set there was so much feedback with the speakers and guitars I truly felt like leaving. Other times we couldn't hear the singer or the guitar solos. It was just a hodge podge of sound that turned us off. We did spring for the VIP seating because we're old and wanted chairs and that was a good idea because we had a server! Not sure we'll be back for concerts but maybe a comedy show? It's too bad because it's in a great location.

Derick Y.

Went to see a sold out show for Teddy Swims last night and it's been years since I've been back here but overall I would say that I was happy with it. 1. Parking garage right next door that you can pay for on your phone. Clutch. 2. Intimate setting. Don't know what the max capacity was but I didn't feel super crammed that I couldn't move around. If you're short, I'm sorry but go towards the back at the railing. You might be able to see over everyone then since the floor is elevated. 3. Bartenders were moving with a purpose! 4. Audio and lighting were pretty good. I would go back for another show in the future.

Eric Roberson
Mrs. E.

Came to see Eric Roberson... great show! I would recommend attending this venue as they provided food and drinks.

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Malikah M.

Came to this venue for the CIAA close out brunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the food and seating. They also had plenty of bars open for fast service. The bar drinks were great but expensive. They had the place setup to also host a day party. They don't have a lot of room for dancing but the DJ was pumping. I will try another event here in the future.

Deanna D.

I remember when this venue was once Iguana, a club I frequented every Friday in the early 2000's. A lot of crazy memories at this place. Happy to see that the venue didn't just go down like many other clubs in Baltimore. My most recent visit to the venue was for the Conway the Machine tour. I also visited back in 2016 to see the show Straight Outta Oz. The venue is always clean, the staff is friendly and the shows are always top notch. Tickets for shows at this venue are always reasonable. You can really see a lot of big name acts for a very affordable price. The drinks are strong and also reasonably priced. They also sell food, I didn't order any, but the prices weren't outrageous. I hope they bring many more dope rap artist here in the near future!

Japanese Breakfast, 9.30.2022
Alexis B.

I recently saw Japanese Breakfast at Baltimore Soundstage with some friends (7 or 8 of us). I really didn't enjoy the venue. As a short girl, this space is rough. I saw the band by picture someone took for me - because I couldn't see the stage at all. All night. It was super crowded and there was no incline at all in the venue. So if you're not above average height, I would get there really early to be in the first few rows of people. Overall, it was just a blah venue - very tight, very crowded, very flat. Small overall, but it had two bar areas and an area for merch sales. Bathrooms were fine. I'd really have to love an artist to go back to Baltimore Soundstage. If it's someone I'm on the fence about someone and they're performing here, I'd definitely pass.

Hell on the Harbor 2023
A.E E.

Great weekend. Venue never disappoints. Organized and professional staff . Great vibe .

Nazary N.

A really top notch venue with some truly talented promoters. They have every kind of act here from indie rock to death metal to hip-hop to comedy shows. Paying attention to their calendar is a great way to make sure you have a great night out in Baltimore. The space itself is fairly small without feeling packed when it's at max capacity. There's always short lines for the bar and a good selection of drinks available.

Jason L.

Nice venue that reminds me of the 930 Club in DC, but a little nicer and not as much room as the 930 Club. Sound system was great and view was pretty good as well from all spots on the floor. Even the staff was pleasant from the pat-down outside to the security working the stage. I found street parking at the meter for $8.50, but they provide parking vouchers in two of the local garages for a reduced rate of $10.

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Great time at Baltimore Sound Stage!! Monster Magnet and Electric Citizen were great!! The people are very friendly!!

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Does any know if there is a specific VIP area?

VIP is not offered every show. When it is, I've had seats to the right of the stage.

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My bag has always been allowed in after being searched

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3.4
(73 reviews)
1.0 mi
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This is a cute spot. I think when I go again, my focus would be more on drinks and music rather…read morethan including food. The night that I went, the manager shared that more than five people had called out, so I'm trying not to hold the service against them. It was clear everyone was working really hard and trying their best. The food took a really long time to come out and unfortunately, it wasn't the best. The pasta was super spicy, which I was not prepared for, but it was enjoyable. The chocolate cake was served cold, and as a result tasted a little gritty. The drinks were nice. The crab dip was all right, but did not come with enough bread to eat it. And when you asked for more you had to pay an additional fee. Overall, I would come back, but I would just make sure I ate somewhere else.

Went a here on a whim because we were hungry after the monument lighting. Come to find out they…read morehave a comedy open mic nights durning the week. That made the environment interesting to say to the least. Plenty of seating for it to be a bar which was refreshing for Baltimore. Service was so so. It took quite a bit to get the bartender's attention but they were doing a lot so I get it. Food was good. The wings had great flavor but a few of my wings were not wings. They were just chicken balls with bones. Seeing those kind of turned me off and I didn't want eat anymore. So essentially, I left 4 wings on the plate because of how they looked. We also ordered crab dip. That was fantastic! The pita bread they used was so good! Warm with a slight crisp to it. Overall it was a bar, so I wasn't expecting much. I will definitely be going back for the other events the have during the week for something to do this winter.

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The Depot

The Depot

3.6
(32 reviews)
1.6 mi
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I came once before for a show and I had a great time! But…read morerecently I had a bad experience that left me feeling dark and empty, like the cycle of the moon was causing everyone around me to radiate negative and hateful energy. The interaction forced me to go home and watch Mr. Bean's holiday to remind me that there is good in the world. I came in at 1:15 which is late but the door was open and there was a DJ in the back playing music and like 7 people at the bar. The bartender was chatting with two people at the bar so I walked up. And the bartender gave me the dirtiest look that made me question if I had known him as a child and did something wrong to him because he looked at me like I was his number one enemy. Then he said "yeahhh we're like ..... getting ready to be done....." and I said "okay is there time for one drink? Or did you already do last call" Then he just kept looking off and said yeah no. We're done. And I said okay! No problem. I was curious what was happening in the back like if it was a DJ or karaoke or what because I hadn't seen the set up before and like I said I like this place for shows. I was just genuinely curious and I was preparing to leave no matter what but like F SAKE can a girl not ask a bartender a question about the establishment??? Again he looked at me like we had ancestral beef, like he had been hating me and my families bloodline for years. And he just kind of ignored me. And said something like "you can't just go back there and hangout" and I said "I know, I was just asking. I thought it might have been karaoke or open mic I didn't know you guys did that here" Then he ignored me. Like I was not trying to hangout and get a drink after he already told me no I was just curious because if there was karaoke I'd like to come back for it!!!! Then the woman he was talking to at the bar turned to me and said "have you ever been to Royal blue? You could go there" And idk how to explain but it was in the most condescending way ever, like you don't belong here or like she was talking to me like I was 5 years old?? Anyway I said okay thanks, I was just curious have a good night. And I left. And I left feeling the anxiety and humiliation in my tummy like I had just been bullied out of the cool kids lunch table. So. Sorry for bothering that bartender by asking 2 questions about the bar that he works at and sorry for whatever crime I apparently committed against you in our first cycles of life that made you absolutely HATE MY GUYS even though I was literally wearing my "please be kind to me" shirt. Now im too humiliated to go back and it was just sinister vibes. Sad.

We randomly stumbled upon this bar after the royal blue on a Saturday night. We were trying to go…read moreto Club Chuck, but I guess they take a week off during the summer, which is really great. It's super super divey and oddly really long. You can tell it's a good music scene and dance space because there was a DJ and he was trying out a lot of different things so we had the dance for all to ourselves. We also found some random Halloween decoration that we ended up dancing with. I guess there's food here because Yelp is offering it to me as an option to review, but I have never eaten here. The drinks are all well and you should not expect a drink anything faster than a beer or a well drink. I really liked how empty it was and the music was really made for us. I had a great time and I would definitely stop by again. It also feels like one of those places that's a fever dream.

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Mobtown Ballroom and Cafe

4.6
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1.7 mi
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Great coffee, lunch, bar and venue on the spot of the old Red Emma's on North Avenue. A wide open…read morespace near MICA and the University of Baltimore. Would be good for a very casual meeting. Best thing here though is the biscuits. One of only a few places in Baltimore that has a biscuit worth a damn. It's huge, flaky and made into a sandwich with egg and sausage,...just awesome. Sausage is house made as well. I've never tried any other meal because it's my biscuit go to! Service is counter and very friendly.

Went to square dancing on 11/23 and had a surprisingly great time. The attendees seemed much more…read morediverse than I expected: not majority White, but the largest chunk was, fairly queer, and all ages (including a couple kids with their parents). The dance floor was full but enough space for all the dancing. The female caller was inclusive and direct, re-teaching steps when she saw some groups struggling, and she had great chemistry with her band. You really don't need to know anything about square dancing, she taught everything you needed to know. It was my first time square dancing, and although I was anxious about switching partners/dancing with strangers, it seemed like the caller took that into account: you start with just your partner, then find another couple, then you find two other couples, and all these formations ease you into switching partners. I was sweating by dance #2, but I stuck around until the band took a break after 1.5 hours. I had three complaints: her mic was not loud enough, the water machine was broken, and not enough chairs for folks taking a break. However, besides those concerns, square dancing made for a great, affordable date night.

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Maryland Deathfest

3.0
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0.5 mi

bought my 4 day pass for My Dying Bride. only did the 4 day because a group of friends were going…read moreso I could tag along. Bride cancelled so I listed my ticket for sale. I also contacted Maryland Deathfest to inquire about a refund. they didn't respond but then sent an email saying my refund was being processed. I checked the eventbrite app and my ticket was removed so I removed it from my sale listing on ticket stub. they said it would take up to 7 business days to see the refund. it's now been 11 days and they won't respond to any of my emails or messages. If they're going to remove my ticket and take away the chance for me to sell it to recoup some loss, they should honor that refund. they flat out stole my money

Maryland Deathfest is the high point of my year. Four days of heavy metal (grind, death,…read morethrash..the heavier, the better), booze, friends, and loading up on awesome merch. Typically the first day starts around 5ish and goes til 2 am, the second starting a bit earlier and the weekend being an all day event. I love perusing the amazing merch tents and finding band shirts that I could only dream about (or, I suppose, find online). I've been going to MDF for five years now and it is THE metal fest in America. In fact, it is one of the few fests in the US to draw people from all over the world (both bands and spectators). They've had their bumps in the road as the fest has grown over the years including venue and security issues but I feel that for the most part that has been resolved. Sure, drink prices can be high (like this year water prices kept going up every day. Weird) but for a festival they have a nice diverse line up of drink and food choices (I recommend the bbq and the tacos). The frozen drink stand offered some delicious and refreshing daiquiris and margaritas that were worth the high price in order to cool down. So metal heads, unite. Eat, drink and get crazy. You won't find another metal festival like it in the states. I've seen some of my favorite bands here and have really developed a love for Baltimore in the process. This city doesn't get enough credit sometimes. They are more than gracious hosts. Oh, and don't forget your sunscreen. Most of your day will be spent at the Edison lot in the blazing sun which is a parking lot turned in to a venue. The other two venues included in fest are the Soundstage which is a nice smaller venue and Ramshead Live!. Ramshead is a very nice larger venue with a nice craft beer line up. You will learn to develop a nice way to balance water, caffeine and alcohol intake after a few years. Or end up being one of the swaggering drunk zombies or people sleeping on the asphalt. haha. So, if you are a metal head, I highly recommend you start making the yearly pilgrimage. It is well worth the money, exhaustion and sunburn to see some of the best metal acts in the world, stateside.

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