Here to see music. Its set up like a theatre and not a music venue. Made for a poor experience…read more There is the stage with live music which was most excellent. Then in prime real estate are folding chairs set up in rows perfect for quiet viewing and we'll mannered zombie audience as the band plays. Hemming in the space with the chairs are church pews emphasizing the 'be quite' behavior of the crowd. Behind this set up are tables for dining from the food truck. Nice but bad placement. There is a food truck who will bring you your orders which is good. Any dancing or moving to the live music has to happen on the fringes or behind the people having dinner. Nothing about this set up let's you enjoy a crowd, to dance, or to get close to some really good live music. Such a shame. such a waste. Then after the first set the house lights got turned on. Totally killed any good vibes

From the owner: Music & Spirits is a concert series performed in the unique setting of the A. Smith Bowman…read moreDistillery at 1 Bowman Drive in Fredericksburg, VA. We feature old time, blues, jazz, bluegrass, folk, and Americana music. The red brick buildings that house the A. Smith Bowman Distillery, just minutes from downtown Fredericksburg, provide the perfect setting to listen to timeless music. Our goal is to provide concertgoers with an enjoyable listening experience, free of the noise and atmosphere of the bar scene, in a unique setting. Feel transported to another time and feel a connection to our uniquely American culture, surrounded by a group of people who are there to enjoy and respect the artists and other patrons in a listening room setting. Concessions are available for sale at the shows.

Came here to celebrate my birthday with a friend and I was not disappointed! Place has an amazing…read morefeel inside... cute lamps at tables, great colors, art work, etc. Our server was attentive and friendly and made some great recommendations. Had some happy hour drinks and a crab pretzel... amazing. Then we tried a flat bread and I got a piece of cake for my bday. All were awesome and well prepared. I can't wait to go back!!

A charming historic building with a much more charming and attractive bartender. She's got the…read moregift of gab and serves beers faster than a vet in line at the bank on payday. Would close the place down again any day.

I have been to The National numerous times over the years. It is a decent mid-sized venue that…read moregets some decent acts. But I am not comfortable there becuase of the audience space. When it is set up as standing room, as it is for most events, it is too crowded and "atmospheric" on the floor when everyone has been availing themselves of the bar's wares. When I was younger I would not have minded as much, but now standing for an hour or three is not my thing. BUT when they set the hall up with seating, as they did for Patton Oswalt's show last night, you have to deal with very cheap plastic folding chairs that put pressure in the wrong places and strain to hold folks of any above average size. I know, it's hard to please some people. Accoustically the hall is good. Bathrooms are cleanish. Ticketing was easy. Parking is a challenge.

Date night to see comedian Kathy Griffin at the National Theatre in downtown Richmond. Great show…read morehowever after 2-1/2 hours of sitting on a hard uncomfortable folding chair I was ready to go home!!! My butt is still numb, lol!!

Caught a show at The Canal Club in Richmond last week for the first time, and it was such a fun…read moreexperience. From the outside, the building has this classic warehouse vibe that fits right in with the historic feel of the area. There's a big sign so you can't really miss it, and the overall look is super inviting if you're into that old-school industrial style. When you up to the entrance, you'll go up the stairs to find the staff checking your tickets. Once you're inside, the place opens up into a big, open floor plan with a solid mix of standing room and a few spots to sit along the wall. The layout works well for concerts, the sightlines are good, and everything feels close to the stage even if you're not right up front. The inside keeps that warehouse feel going. It's exposed brick, high ceilings, just a bit gritty in a cool way. The bar is off to the side and stretches pretty long, so grabbing a drink was quick! Bartenders were friendly and the drink selection covers the basics. Nothing wild, but you'll find everything you need for a good night out. I went to see Jutes for the first time, and it was such an awesome show. The energy in the room was electric, and the sound quality was surprisingly clear for a venue this size. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, and you could feel the crowd's excitement the whole set! This was definitely a solid spot for live music in Richmond. I love a small concert venue, and would definitely go back for another concert!

Great venue for live music in RVA! I came here on a Friday night to see a lineup of metal bands…read more Getting in was seamless: I.d., a wristband, and bag scan since I brought my Fanny pack. There's a full-bar, but they didn't have any non-alcoholic beer options, only sodas and a couple of juices. I was upstairs, but they do have a downstairs section of their venue. I will be going back.

Solid concert venue in a convenient location in DC. Parking is available on surrounding streets if…read moreyou arrive early enough. You can also pay for a parking pass through their website but the lot only opens up an hour beforehand so be sure to plan your evening with that in mind. We ended up parking on the street for only $3 since we arrived early to grab dinner nearby. The entry line was super long and literally went around the block but it moved surprisingly fast. Staff was friendly and helpful at the door. The inside was dark when we arrived and it would've been nice to have some house lights so people could find their way around the venue a little easier. The AC was cranking and the temp was comfortable. Upstairs has standing room and some bleachers which provides a good view with less of a crowd. Their VIP area looks nice and I'd be interested in splurging next time for a seat and a better view. There's bars downstairs and upstairs and even some food concessions. Getting out of the venue from the balcony was a bit stressful with only one way out. It makes you imagine what would happen if you needed to get out in a rush... other than that, it's a good space.

I've seen so many shows at the 930 club over the years and it's such a great venue. It's small…read moreenough to feel intimate but still holds a surprising amount of people. The only problem is parking can be hard to find. There is a lot across the street, but it opens up an hour before the show. Honestly, it's usually just easiest to take Metro in and walk over. There are plenty of great restaurants nearby so it's easy to grab a bite before the show. The drinks are solid. It's mostly standing room but you can get a seat for accessibility reasons or if you pay for VIP.

Malik took care of us! The jerk chicken is. If you can't take the heat..... I don't know what to…read moretell ya

I attempted to resolve this privately in an email to management, but it's been over a week with no…read moreresponse. Long story short, the open mic host, Chip, used to sexually harass me. The karaoke host, Nikki, is just aggressive and mean and yelled in my face. View the screenshots of my email if you want the full stories. Pictures 3 & 4 are out of order. If you look at some of the other negative reviews on Google, you'll see that the owner has spent a lot of time making shockingly rude responses. Name-calling patrons, gaslighting them on their experiences, calling one girl "constipated", because why else would she have been in the bathroom for long enough to notice the grottiness? Telling people they sound like they need to "get laid" or "get a life" when they make valid complaints? Just wildly unprofessional. Very tired of venues staffed and owned by people who think they're too cool to be kind. You deserve better. Spend your money elsewhere.

I love the intimacy of this venue. There is not a bad seat in the house. I love the standing…read moregeneral admission option as well. The old architectural details of the building are BEAUTIFUL! There are plenty of parking options nearby. Just wish there were more bathroom options for a concert venue.

Love this venue! We came to Charlottesville to see Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The general admission…read morearea is sloped so you get a great view even if you were in the back. There are three levels - the second level has seats and still a great view. The beer lines were busy but quick and there were plenty of cocktail, beer, cider options available. Coat check is available for only $2. The staff were all friendly - we were even given free tickets to the show the night before to see Blackberry Smoke by just simply passing by on our walk to dinner. The venue is located right in the center of the downtown mall so there are plenty of places to grab a drink or food before/after a show. It's only an hour from Richmond so worth the drive!

The ambiance was great, food was good, and the service was on point…read more It was an all around great evening.

Christee Michelle, concert was nice, and also the food was delicious, it was wonderful!read more