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    Cannery Ballroom

    3.2 (91 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Very loud
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Erin McCarley
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    I've been here many times. I saw Mat Kearney, Paolo Nutini, Crystal Castles, etc. and they bring in lots of great bands all the time. The place looks pretty nice in general but the design isn't really good. It's oddly shaped, like an L, so much of the crowd is off to the side. Then there are the poles all over the place that obstruct the crowd's views. They also need to put steps/levels so that people in the back can see over everyone that's nearer to the front. There are always some tall guys that get in everyone's way, that's guaranteed. A lot of good bands come here so the place is always packed tight. That's a big problem because apparently they don't believe in using air conditioning. By the time the main band comes on to play, the place feels like a sauna! If they just turned on the ceiling fans to circulate the air I don't think it would be as bad, but they don't. I give this an ok review simply because they have good bands. If they simply fixed a few of the aforementioned things the place would be great.

    Armors live May 25th.
    Xavier C.

    I've seen a handful of shows here. The staff is always wonderful, from the box office to the security. Depending on when you get there, parking can be pretty easy. If you're there just before the show starts, don't bother with the parking lot. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a great pop up burger joint out front called Boutique Burgers. If you're in town visiting try and catch a show at any of the venues attached to it. You won't be disappointed.

    Tasha R.

    Parking was very close to the building and only 5$. Security was fine. They did their job. They offer canned beer inside. Bathrooms are clean. I like not having seats, yet I think I'm getting to old not to have seats, if that makes sense. My feet started hurting towards the end. It also became very apparent to me that all those times I pretended to be looking for someone at the front....no one fell for it. Being 5'1", that got old real quick last night. I recommend locking arms with your party and ignore them and their excuses about why they need to cut in front of you. But the group that did it to us got kicked out for lighting up. Just because someone sings about weed, doesn't mean you can light it up right in front of security, dumb@$$es. So, seeing karma served on a plate right in front of you is always fun. All in all, great experience. Pretty venue inside!

    DNCE
    Karen L.

    Went here on a Tuesday night to see Joe Jonas and DNCE, first visit ever. We did have to wait in line as others mention but it didn't take that long at all. Inside is just an open space. It's essentially a contest of who is the rudest person in the room. People shoving and stepping on you trying to get closer to the stage. If someone tall is in front of you, too bad, you can't see at all. And yes, it was hot. But my biggest grievance is that there was a tiny section carved out by the bar for 21+. Corralled into about 1/8th of the venue, we had to stay over there to drink. Luckily for us, this is where the giant poles are located. Was this just a thing for DNCE? The 21+ area was PACKED. So I am not the only "old lady" there!

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    Kyla A.

    I'm always disappointed when shows book at Cannery, though I know that sometimes it's the only space large enough to accommodate. It's just a big concrete hole. The stage is in a corner inaccessible by half the room. The only seating is in that little back area cut off from everything except the view of the bathroom line. If you come to see a show here I hope you're not a smoker because you have to leave the venue entirely to light up which means no bringing your drinks or hearing any of what is going on inside. The only concerts that seem to really fit here are the dance party types like the upcoming Girl Talk show (buy your tickets!). They keep your energy up enough that you don't mind the lack of seating. You don't miss much when you can't see a DJ so it's less annoying to get stuck on the side of behind one of the many large poles.

    Bryan C.

    Great venue for being close to the stage and being near your artists. Some confusing and conflicting information from staff made our visit awkward at first. Don't know if it was because of outside temperature being near 100 degrees, high energy of a heavy metal band, or the fact there were so many people there; but it seriously needed another 10 to 20 tons of air conditioning. It was a Stryper show we saw, not a whole lot of alcohol drinkers there, but others too were near dehydration after headbanging it out for 3+hours. If there had been better ventilation, it would get 7 stars. Loved the ambience the place had, great location, easy parking [free if there really early, we were there at 2 for an 8 pm show]. Staff helped us locate food within walking distance. Had a great time with the exception of nearly passing out from heat exhaustion.

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    The bar was really nasty and the wait staff was pretty salty. The venue is great for a small band

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