Shieldtoad Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Has anyone here been to an evening event at this place? I'm going tonight and just wondering what it's like as a music venue, whether there's a bar and if so, what drinks are sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanes teeth Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've never been but I'm going tonight to see Curtis Eller.I don't think it's a very big venue but they do seem to get some decent acts there.I think there's a bar but I believe it just sells bottled beers but I think good bottled beers! Hope so,anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldtoad Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've not been before either but I've read it can hold about 100 standing. it should be a good, intimate venue that'll suit what Curtis does. Have you seen him before? Bottled beer is fine as long as it's good bottled beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanes teeth Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've seen him several times but never with a band before which I believe he has with him tonight.Always a great nights entertainment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldtoad Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 He certainly is, acrobatics, stories, humour and of course the music. He knows how to create a great atmosphere and send the audience home with a glow. I've only just realised he will have a band with him. I've only seen him once, at The Shakespeare but I'd happily see him play every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicboon Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Curtis Eller was as entertaining as ever. I thought the venue was ok, just wish there was less seating and more standing room. Also it was a bit hot in there. Never the less, a fun time was had by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldtoad Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 He was great wasn't he? He rocked the place like a, erm, turnstyle. I really liked the venue but like you say, I could have done with a bit more elbow room. His band were good but I'm not sure they really added much to what he does anyway, he gives a full enough experience on his own. At times they were even a bit of a distraction. Great night though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanes teeth Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 He was great wasn't he? He rocked the place like a, erm, turnstyle. I really liked the venue but like you say, I could have done with a bit more elbow room. His band were good but I'm not sure they really added much to what he does anyway, he gives a full enough experience on his own. At times they were even a bit of a distraction. Great night though My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldtoad Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 There were a couple of songs where the banjo was distorted, the rhythm section were pounding away and there was a sort of folk punk feel. That's where the band brought something else to proceedings. Otherwise, they were a bit superfluous- not in a bad way, just in an inessential one. It's a minor criticism, they were good musicians and the harmony singers were suitably Vaudeville-unhinged. I wish I wasn't working next saturday evening, I'd go and see him again at The Hop in Wakefield. I hope the Institute has more gigs lined up, I'd definitely go back again. They didn't disappoint with the range of fine bottled ales! I was hoping Bob Log would be playing there but he's at the Corporation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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