We are having a great time at the Club 90s Micheal Jacks show!!!! High energy, lots of local djs hanging out. The atmosphere is high energy and you can feel the happy hum around the room. Did have a bartender tell me she wouldn't sell me seltzer water after a different bartender already had. Told me they didn't even have any until I pushed it issue. read more

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I love the rave! It has such a wide variety of bands, artists, events, and shows in one place!! In one year, I've seen punk band BearTooth and its openers. Such an amazing concert!! They performed upstairs and the room was full of energy. Then I went to see Dance Gavin Dance upstairs as well but it was split in half so they didnt preform ont he main stage. It was still a riveting concert. Downstairs they often have smaller events with djs. I recently went to Punchis Punchis Banda Rave. Imagine EDM beats but in Spanish with music most Mexicans grew up listening to. It was definitely a vibe dancing to oontz oontz. Last night, I saw Poppy with the split upstairs stage. It definitely got packed but it was still a good show! Dont forget to check out the merch while you're seeing artists. I always see some really good tshirts and extra goodies. Their drinks are on the more expensive side. I will reassure you guys that the cocktails are usually heavy poured for their price so there's that. They also usually have food vendors outside to grab a quick bite before the show starts or during the openers. read more

I am writing this review because of a serious safety concern that management needs to be aware of. Two young women attended a show here and were approached by a man who would not leave them alone. He was very persistent, and they began to feel unsafe. At the end of the show, they did exactly what you would hope someone would do in that situation -- they asked staff if they could please stay inside until their ride arrived. Their ride was 11 minutes away. One staff member told them they could stay, but another staff member told them they had to leave with everyone else, even after the girls explained that a man was making them uncomfortable and they did not feel safe. The staff member said she "doesn't get into other people's business." They were forced to go outside, and the man found them almost immediately and continued bothering them while they waited for their ride. Thankfully, they made it home safely. But this situation could have ended very differently, and it is very concerning that when two young women asked for help because they felt unsafe, they were turned away. This is not about getting anyone in trouble. This is about policies and training. When someone says they feel unsafe and asks to wait inside for their ride, the answer should never be no. I strongly encourage management to review safety policies and train staff on how to handle situations like this in the future. Guest safety should always come first. read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Do Better Rave Eagles Club - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Not the most upscale venue but let's be honest, which music venues with underground vibes and a variety of music (hip hop, pop, country, rock, Mariachi, etc) ever is. It's the only spot in SE WI that's consistently pulling big names. I've seen Zack Fox and Baby Keem live on different occasions after not visiting the Rave almost 12 years. The drinks are strong and the staff doesn't play about security and safety. read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went here for DJ Kyle Cooke. Overall it was fun. The building isn't anything special but the artists make the experience! Drinks are definitely severely overpriced, as you would expect at a concert venue. The service was alright. Some people were kind and helpful, some refused to speak. read more

This is my favorite concert venue in Milwaukee! I've seen several shows and the new air conditioning unit makes a big difference. I've been to several show where free waters are handed out, which is very cool! The building itself is absolutely beautiful - the ballroom is stunning. Plus the history here is very rich with several mega stars having sold out the venue! read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Free water - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I always enjoy coming to The Rave for live music. The vibe is fun and energetic, and it never feels dull when there is a show going on. Everyone working there has been welcoming and helpful, which makes the experience even better. I also like that there are different spaces throughout the venue, so multiple performances can happen at once without it feeling chaotic. It is always a solid choice for a night out listening to live bands. read more

I love this place. I've only been once for Crankdat but plan on coming again the next time an EDM artist comes that I listen to. This place is huge and has so many bars inside to get drinks. The area where the concert was also huge and I loved it because I wasn't getting shoved or felt packed like some venues I've been to in other places. The one downside is that they don't email the tickets and I had to come pick it up or the other option is getting it mailed. I do recommend they email tickets since that is so much easier read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Outside of venue - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First, the bad: Almost $25 for a Jack and Coke (including a tip) is freaking bananas. BANANAS. Other than that - ticket purchase online was easy, the pre-concert communications were great, even got a thank you email after the show. Staff were nice, and the show I saw was in the smaller of the two spaces and despite the low ceiling it was a nice space to see a metal show. I'd come back here to see another! read more

Saw Dirty Honey for my first time at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee. Parking wasn't far, being solo in the dark in the winter it felt safe to walk alone, the bar was easy to hit, and the bathrooms were fine. From the front row, the view and sound were fantastic, and security didn't get in the way at all. Simple, no-fuss, and great for enjoying live music up close. read more

The Rave having AC is a game changer!! I saw a concert last summer on the same stage and we were hot hot hot! AC you still get the normal body heat but no sweat Love the adorable outdoor patio space that was the first time I've seen that set up here! Concert per usual was amazing! I'm a big fan of concerts at The Rave. read more

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First time seeing a show at The Rave/Eagles Club. We parked across the street in the fenced parking lot-- $30. Staff direct you exactly where to park and it was seamless process. Entered for the concert directly across the street from the parking lot and followed what felt like a maze to security/ticket area. While walking through I couldn't help myself and look at everything. They had Halloween decorations up and this place just appears to have a ton of different areas. The outdoor area was huge and I remember needing to talk about to get back inside, it was kinda weird, and we had a good laugh about that. We came for the beaches concert. Once we entered right at 8pm, the opener was already on stage singing. I'd say they are prompt here. We headed to the bar for hydration and price for a liquid death was $7 ish dollars. Merchandise gear prices were beyond outrageous and ridiculous- $50 for a T-shirt. Talk about highway robbery on the T-shirt prices! The band was good and they played for sometime. Venue was nice. I like the open concept with no assigned seating, and standing only. I will say the sound quality to hear the performers was hard to hear the words, so not sure if it had something to do with the sound quality or where we were standing. I could hear the music, but very hard to hear the actual words. Who knows! One thing I appreciated was how many restrooms there were and there was NO line waiting for the women's restroom at any point.... Completely unheard of. Gorgeous venue. I'd come back here if another artist I want to see will be performing. Until next time Milwaukee. read more

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I like the venue but charging for water and not even having a water fountain is criminal. The staff seemed apologetic and offered me a cup of ice when I was shocked there was no water so that was nice of them. But for how crowded and hot it gets in the standing area, they need to give out free cups of water or at least install a bubbler. That's dangerous, no wonder people pass out at this venue. read more

On the bill this visit, Jagwar Twin and 30 Seconds to Mars. HUGE thanks to The Rave for always being good to their fans; and a solid shout out to Milwaukee, for being one of the best no fuss no muss cities to see live music in. What has changed? $40 Rave parking and $15 dollar beers. I get that it's an old building and needs a LOT of work and The Rave need to pay for that somehow; but Jesus. The good news is that if you show up early enough, there is plenty of free street parking during certain times of the year and day. During the summer, The Rave fence in the front parking lot and have food and beverage vendors in tow which is a real nice touch to be able to hang outside before the show and get a bev and a bite. It is also nice that they have kept The Penthouse (rooftop) open to the public so everyone can enjoy the beautiful views from up there. And kudos to the plant people that have provided all the lovely flora up there that help make it that much more of an oasis, even for smokers ;) Everywhere you look you can tell that The Rave really is putting in the work to make the venue better and better. The most unsightly aspect upon arrival honestly is the heat/air tubes that snake the outside of the building still; but as a person who has previously owned a turn of the century home, I get it! The production crew in the big room do a great job, but no matter what crew or equipment you put in that big room, the sound never will be any better than it ever was, it just is what it is for that room, an orange will never be an apple. Know that the big room bars and outside bars are very BUD influenced at the moment. If you want more variety, you will need to visit the craft bar on the second floor, plenty of bathrooms to be had on all floors. About the show, Jagwar Twin I had never heard of before but I was glad I caught his set. On spotify he is more rappy, but live, he rocked his trio up, between that and his looks, the crowd definitely perked up. Jared and Mars did not disappoint, with a high energy performance that incorporated members of the audience. A HUGE shout out to Joel who came 'this' close to stealing the show ;) Apparently there is a Rave app now? I have not downloaded it yet but be sure to check it out. read more

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This is an older building that's been semi rehabbed into a concert venue. The ballroom is on the top floor, so be prepared to walk up some stairs. I didn't see an elevator, however the venue had a number of staff members helping guide you through the building. There's a good chance one of them can point you to an elevator if you need it. The ballroom holds around 3,500 people, however it's large enough that you won't feel cramped. Sight lines are all right. Sound is surprisingly good. I thought the low end might bounce a bit because of the ceilings, but the engineers did a good job. There are several small bars. They can back up a bit depending on the crowd and location. I wish there were more merch stands. The ones I found were shoehorned and uneasy to view and access. The building includes several other smaller rooms that host a variety of events. You might be directed to one of these rooms depending on who you're coming to see. read more

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For the number of times I've been to The Rave I find myself shocked I haven't thrown a review out for it yet. The Rave is most definitely a historic Milwaukee venue. The building has that haunted castle appeal about it. Is it a dive? Absolutely. Is it one heck of an awesome venue to see a concert? Absolutely. The Rave is an iconic facility that has hosted some of the largest artists that were on their way up. The ballroom is large, but yet has a close feel about it. The building accoustics offer up some great sound. Drinks are a little on the pricey side, but that's to be expected at a metro music venue. Probably shouldn't forget - the place is DEFINITELY haunted. read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Big Snow Show 2019 - Cage the Elephant - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Such a cool, historic venue in Milwaukee! I had the pleasure of visiting The Rave for the Kelsea Ballerini concert earlier this month and had a blast! The Rave is a gritty, old concert venue. To be honest, these are my favorite. After doing some research, I learned this is actually a 1920s venue, which is so cool! There was a combination of snow and rain when we were arriving, but I was so happy to see that there was no line outside (which is usually the case at Chicago venues). The line for tickets was actually INSIDE! Because The Rave has more than one concert space, there was two concerts happening at once. Despite this, the staff working still managed to get folks through the door quickly and efficiently. Huge kudos to them! The actually concert space was huge!! I loved some of those early 20s structures that are still in place and added lots of character. Acoustics were on point and the concert was fantastic!! Yes, it's grungy and a little dirty, but a really great concert venue. Would definitely recommend seeing someone here if you can! read more

The venue itself is not in the best area. When waiting in line I definitely did not feel the safest. I do know that they have food available however we did not eat. So I can't rate that. I do know they had a good selection of drink options but I stuck with water. Inside the venue itself it's spacious but very dark and if you have VIP you have to go up a number of flights of stairs that are not well lit. The show that we saw was great the production value was wonderful. We do have another concert here next week but knowing what I know now and given my own vision issues and mobility issues I don't know that I would choose to attend a concert at this venue in the future if there were somewhere else that I could feasibly see it. read more

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This was my second experience at The Rave and Alexandra Kay did a fabulous job on the smaller Rave Bar stage. But MAN was it hot, like actual temperature. The crowd and staff and performance were all fantastic (of course it's a concert venue so expect venue prices at the bar) but I was so glad the smaller stage was so close to the front door as I spent much of the night outside taking breaks and cooling off. But what a great spot to see an artist in an intimate setting. My previous experience was in the largest of the venues within the Rave, the Eagles Ballroom. I splurged that time for the VIP balcony with seating. And it was in the middle of winter, hence me not being aware of there not being air conditioning. But we had a really good time. Even in the balcony you feel close to the stage. And the sound in both was fantastic. Pro tips, check their website regularly to enter giveaways and always note whether it's an all ages or over 21 show if you're not of age! read more

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The actual venue itself is super cool looking. It's historic, it's a pretty ballroom on the inside once you get to the venue. The sound quality was decent, and I appreciate the amount of space that there was near the back. The prices are in line with what I'd expect from other city venues. What wasn't cool is the attitude of the staff. They were super rude and condescending, and didn't seem to care about peoples' questions or concerns. It wasn't just us- the people we were with also were trying to get questions answered only to be dismissed without answers and told to just get back in line. I won't rush to see something here again. read more

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This is my favorite place to go to for a concert. Smaller venue, great bars, they offer coat check and you have the option for balcony seating. I've seen Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Eli Young Band and just saw Yung Gravy. Can't complain about any of the shows that I have attended. Easy to get in and it's pretty organized. read more

BEWARE about buying tickets for any show held at the Rave. We spent $657 for tickets to two shows there. After five weeks the tickets had still not arrived so we contact the box office. After an extended runaround (five phone calls and 2+ hours on the phone) they claimed the tickets were lost in the mail and said they have no responsibility after the tickets are mailed (told us to take it up with the US Postal Service) and will not reissue and resend them. THINK TWICE before buying tickets for any show held at this venue! read more

Just attended the Jesse McCartney concert here and I had a fantastic time and the venue itself wasn't bad for a smaller concert space. Parking for the event is in a back lot across from the venue and depending on the show or if you pre-order a parking space I spent $20. There is free street parking and if you get there early you could get a spot but I didn't know that so I had pre-ordered a spot in the lot. The building is on the older side but it's a historical building so I'll just say it adds character. It is dimly lit so getting good pictures in there is kind of tough. You'll have to use flash or find certain spots that may have light. Once you enter you're in the lobby and then you go to either the rave or the eagle club. I was in the rave for my show. They have plenty if bars but be aware they are cash bars and it gets expensive. Even for just plain water it was expensive not even bottled water. If you are not a fan of standing the whole time I would recommend getting VIP tickets so you can go to the balcony. You've free to roam all around but definitely having the option of sitting is great and there's a bathroom up there that doesn't get super crowded because it's only for VIP. One thing about this place I didn't like was the floors. They were gross. You couldn't see how gross the floor was you just felt it as you walked along. Whether sticky, slimy, or slippery never really knew what you were going to be walking on. I would say I was scared for the sound because his opener did not have great quality and I was like if Jesse McCartneys audio is just as bad I would have had a huge problem. Thankfully all of his stuff worked and the show was amazing. It's a pretty decent venue I'd go to another concert here. It's easy to get to not a lot of traffic but it does look like it is located in the not to greatest of neighborhoods so be careful where yiu park and think about walking back to your car at night. read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Jesse McCartney - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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DO NOT COME HERE. I saw sleeping with sirens here 9/22/24 and it was literally the worst concert experience of my life. We waited in line outside in the freezing cold and pouring rain for 5 hours and were cut in line by a girl who said she would be going to the back and never did. Security just did not care. She literally cut to the front of the line, hundreds of people who had been waiting outside for hours. The actual concert venue was TERRIBLE -- we could not make out anything anyone was saying on stage because the acoustics were so bad. THE WORST PART OF THE NIGHT was the moshing. when you scan your ticket to enter you're given a card that says no moshing. but the opener told the crowd to mosh and I and so many others were thrown around, slammed up against other people, we literally could not breathe. many girls in the crowd were freaking out because we were all slammed up against each other and people were shoving, elbowing, etc to get up front. At one point a girl literally cut in front of me in the pit, elbowed me and shoved me to keep cutting others off to get to the front, when she continued shoving people we all yelled to get her to go back to the back and then she started to literally fight me lol. I was actually yelling because she was hurting me. she was swinging and shoving me into other people. When I yelled for security they just said to her, "people are saying you're pushing" she said "no i'm not" and that was it. they should have kicked her out, we were all yelling at her to stop shoving people to get to the front and then she just started swinging at me and others. Both me and my boyfriend were physically hurt. SECURITY DOES NOTHING AGAINST UNSAFE ACTIVITY IT IS NOT SAFE HERE. DO NOT COME HERE read more

I have been in a few venues in this place , the latest one was a small bar with pillars blocking a lot of views , no ADA seating , the plus of the show was the staff was excellent and helpful. The Eagles ballroom is huge and another "rave" venue had a 2nd deck with seating for people who can't stand all night. The show that go to this building are awesome just workout and make sure you are physically fit to be in this building read more

Saw KMFDM here a few weeks back. Venue was great. A little small but good size for concerts. I like that it has a separate bar area in case you need a break. Drinks were OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive. A tequila shot with sprite was $19. read more

The haunted holiday tour was not really haunted. Putting up some macabre decor does not count, so it's really misleading. Most, not all, of the employees were on their phones and not interacting with any of the people on the tour. Yes, it's self-guided, but those around should be able to answer questions or at least look up at you. Definitely not worth $45 a person. A big disappointment. read more

I really liked this venue!! I'd love to be a Marquette student and come here for all sorts of concerts all the time. The setting was really cool, and the acoustics got better as the acts kept going. What really stood out was the staff. I can't speak highly enough as to how professional and compassionate they were. We went to a show with three acts, and in between the acts they brought out cases of water bottles to give to concert-goers. I've never been anywhere that does that, and it really struck me as thoughtful. Also when people would crowd surf, the staff was attentive, ensuring the person got down safely. A real joy to watch them work! I would love to come back to another show here! read more

So, I was pretty hard on The Rave in my first review (from 2013 or so). I've learned how to improve my experience: spending the extra $5-10 to get a VIP ticket for the balcony. Although you must get there early to actually get one of the few seats, it is far less crowded and you can get a much closer view of the artist(s) than being smushed in the crowd on the floor. Drinks are still pricey. I feel ticket prices are too high for the venue. The women's bathroom is still consistently broken, wet, and crowded. But, I will continue to patron this venue if a favorite artist comes into town. read more

The Rave / Eagles Club - Music Venues Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My girlfriend and I attended the make-up July date for Motion City Soundtrack's 17-Year Anniversary tour for their album 'Commit This to Memory' that was previously scheduled for New Years Day but was postponed due to weather, and the experience was a bit middling. I hadn't been to the Rave since 2014, but a not a lot had changed. One thing that was new to me at least was the presence of a beer garden at the front of the building outside in their former parking lot. It was fenced in all directions, and the only way you could get in was by already entering the venue with a ticket, so no one could come and hang out with you before the show and throw a few back if they didn't have a ticket as well. What I didn't love was the $10 price tag for a 16 oz. can of Busch Light. The beer selection out there was not great (Bud Light, Busch Light, or Michelob Ultra, or a few different kinds of hard seltzers), and paying $10 for one beer that you can get a whole 30-rack of for the same exact price at Woodman's felt like highway robbery. The good craft beers were only inside, and we didn't bother getting one once the show had started, so I can't speak to whether or not they were more than $10. The employees manning the tent in the beer garden and doing security seemed bored to tears with their work, and they chatted amongst themselves for a few seconds before acknowledging the next customer up in line, creating awkward wait times between transactions. The sound wasn't the best during the concert, and I'm not sure if that's on Motion City's sound crew or the venue itself. When I went to the Rave a lot in high school, which would've been pre-2010, I didn't remember the sound being terrible for any of the bands that I saw, but I also don't remember being blown away either. This was in the smaller stage room, the Rave, compared to the larger stage in the Eagle's Ballroom, and I remember the Eagle's Ballroom being much better sound-wise. It was nearly impossible to hear the frontman singing over the instruments during songs, and it was also extremely hard to understand what he was saying between songs. It was a little disappointing after a long wait to see the band after their recent hiatus. Until I see another show at the Rave in the future, I can't say whether the sound problems were their fault or the venue's. One awesome aspect of the Rave is its historicity though. The venue has a fascinating overall history, and I don't think there's another venue anywhere close by that can lay claim to having a haunted pool in the basement of it where all the acts who've played there have signed. The outside also looks so creepy in a cool way when it starts to get dark, and it's accentuated by the neon signs plastered on the front of the building. Would definitely be interested in taking an after-hours ghost tour here during Halloween time! read more

It's super expensive, so one must pay to play. The venue is set up for large capacity, but don't anticipate a guaranteed good time. The staff will go through the motions. You will leave hungry with few food options of value and hopefully Milwaukee's best did their job preventing your car window from being shattered by their "upstanding" citizens. read more

Huge venue--very clean and lots of space to move around and dance! I would recommend coming here for a concert or event.

This place has always had an insane amount of potential ruined by poor business tactics and terrible sound quality. It is also located in a very crime dense part of town with little to no parking (they'll charge you $30 to park in their crappy lot nearby). Beers are $10 a piece, and I don't even want to know what cocktails cost. They also only accept cash and their ATMS charge a $5 fee if they are even working. The Rave proper has decent sound quality, but the ballroom is absolutely terrible. Sadly certain bands only go to the Rave because the Rave pays them the most and non profits like The Pabst / Riverside can't afford to compete. The best thing that could happen to this historic venue is for the outdated owner to sell it to the Pabst Riverside Group and have it overhauled. read more

Reverb much? Okay you go to hear some music but the main hall sounds like s--t. I had was onstage, left,right, over there, balcony- but sound travels in directions over time and, no, this was not timed. Architect was not aware. Also, I bought tickets but was never asked if I had one either night I went. Good for me? Nope, next year? not gonna buy them read more

First time at the Rave and can say it's not a place I would come back to for a rock concert. We saw In This Moment and the whole party agreed the sound quality was awful. There was ringing in our ears after the first band DED played. The instruments over powering the singing when Black Veil Brides played and wasn't much better for In This Moment. We left after In This Moment played 3 songs because of too many drunks and the sound quality. One guy in front of us could barley stand up, another guy was dragged out by a friend and was getting violent. Our group had kids with. I get drinking and having fun but to get so drunk that you can't even walk straight whats the point. The Rave should cap people at an All Age Show. If we ever come back maybe we will pay extra for up top but for now we will stick to put door venues and stadiums. read more

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The Eagles Club is a huge ballroom-style concert venue in the Rave complex. I've seen shows there since 1988 (Fishbone, anyone?) and most recently caught an excellent Kings of Leon show there. I'm really happy they decided KOL was getting big enough to earn the Eagles distinction after seeing them pack the Rave stage last year. The Eagles provided plenty of space for a very excited dancey crowd! Upstairs there are a few small rows of theater seats for those who like to sit, and don't mind a higher vantage point. I watched the opening band from up there and it was perfect. Sound? I love how everyone's a sound expert these days at concerts but don't expect nearly as much from their tinny compressed-file lo-fidelity MP3 players. This is a big room, folks! Yes, there will be some bleed! I thought the sound was good without being too cavernous. I really didn't notice since I was enjoying myself so much. I don't think many other KOL-ites noticed either! Parking is ample in the area around the club. Just make sure you park legally, as parking cops troll the area. Also, this is an area to take caution in women, so if you're alone, park in the lot. My friend talked the guy down from $10 to $5. Just turn on the charm! I will say the Rave should think about adding some light to the Club, especially to the lower level men's bathroom. It was about 20 watts darker than the torture room in the movie Hostel. Creepy! I thought the Camel-sponsored smoking area on the way up to the Club was a great idea! With the big windows open, overlooking Wisconsin Ave. There are so many bars in the Rave there was almost never a line for drinks. I added one more star because if you get on their mailing list they'll send you Free Ticket Wednesdays (Tuesdays, Thursdays..) tix. My ticket was $25 for a show that cost $38, PLUS you get two free beers with that! A bargain if you're planning on drinking anyway! *Note to my Chicago peeps! Check out the Rave if Chicago shows sell out! (And they always do, don't they?) read more

Went to a music festival here and witnessed the security guards going above and beyond maintaining safety. To the extent of passing out water to people in the crowd. Well done guys. Will be back! read more

Bought tickets. Was super excited. Got Covid. Asked for a refund. Was told (for all intense and purposes) "go f*ck yourself; We'd rather you come get our staff, the talent, and all the other patrons sick than refund your GA tickets." Really? Yikes. As a promoter and tour manager, all I can say is what they told me...go f*ck yourself. Steer clear. read more

The sound system is not the best in either of the halls. I saw Theory of a Deadman here on Friday night in the eagles Ballroom but have seen other acts in the Rave. Good time had by all but I wish the sound quality would have matched. It's pretty easy to get in and out of. $15 event parking. The ticket prices are pretty reasonable too. I'll probably be back in the future. Rock on! read more

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Okay so if you can get past the super sketchy neighborhood this place is AWESOME. It's like an architectural labyrinth in here. Great for concerts and conventions. Lots of hidden nooks and crannies. Make sure you check out the basement. They've got an empty swimming pool signed by all the bands who have gone through there. read more