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re: Varsity Stopped Trying?
Posted on 6/13/18 at 7:11 pm to JW
Posted on 6/13/18 at 7:11 pm to JW
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BR absolutely needs a 200 person venue that has atmosphere, a bar, creative/interesting diverse booking with a decent enough location.
This is the Spanish Moon, though their capacity is bigger. They seem more interested in booking djs and dance nights though. That's what brings the college kids in. They do a few local shows here. I doubt any of them do more than 200 people. I was hoping they would take over from Siberia since they stopped booking bands but it doesn't look like that will happen. The Melvins show drew well though.
As for the Varsity, I have already seen ICP, Sevendust, The Sword, and Helmet there this year. In years past that would be awesome for Baton Rouge. Now its about average but the year isn't even half over. In the 20 years I've lived in this town, the Varsity has been at its peak since Bowen took over. I've seen bands there I never would have imagined before. I can't expect to see one of my favorites there every week. If we get 7 or 8 good shows there a year I'm pretty happy.
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Posted on 6/13/18 at 7:24 pm to Brosef Stalin
Bowen was legit for awhile. I moved away a little over a year ago so I don't know about lately.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 7:47 am to Brosef Stalin
Fall will be much better
Posted on 6/14/18 at 7:53 am to monsterballads
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Fall will be much better
Better than its current calendar isn't saying much.
Hopefully winter circle elevates the Spanish Moon and we can get a flow of good/new music.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 12:33 pm to monsterballads
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lol, the people who complain about the "scene" don't even go to shows. so THAT is always funny. .
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Dyson House has a great show with Jesse Daniel coming up friday. Honky Tonk/rockabilly with upright bass and steel guitar
Posted on 6/14/18 at 1:00 pm to Brosef Stalin
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They do a few local shows here. I doubt any of them do more than 200 people.
It was packed to the brink for Sweet Crude and Ria Rosa. Ventruss has filled that place as well.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 3:43 pm to kingbob
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I was thinking about going. The shows I've seen there have all been excellent.
Well we are missing our lead guitarist so you may want to skip this one.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 4:18 pm to RockAndRollDetective
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This entire town is apparently a quality music free zone. For a city of this size it is absolutely appalling.
You can't attract quality acts unless they can get to the venue
Posted on 6/14/18 at 10:25 pm to Broke
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I'm playing there Friday
You're in The Squanders, right?
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 6/15/18 at 8:47 am to kingbob
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You're in The Squanders, right?
Yea and Low Water Bridge
This post was edited on 6/15/18 at 8:48 am
Posted on 6/19/18 at 7:18 pm to monsterballads
bump for only soccer announcements.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 7:53 pm to CottonWasKing
Lord Bowen 
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:30 am to CottonWasKing
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CottonWasKing
where you move to?
I still have that La hat you left at my house after the parade i think
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:03 pm to LSUvegasbombed
Don’t GAF what anyone says the music scene in BR from about 96/97 to 2009/2010 ish was light years better than the last 5/6 years.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:38 am to gsvar2004
The varsity is good for one or two good shows a semester and that's all it will ever be just learn to accept it...baton rouge is a college town
Venue is way too small and it goes after the college crowd which financially isn't all that rich
Overall I find the music scene to be boring these days compared to the past....there is no rock in rock and roll anymore
Venue is way too small and it goes after the college crowd which financially isn't all that rich
Overall I find the music scene to be boring these days compared to the past....there is no rock in rock and roll anymore
This post was edited on 6/21/18 at 8:57 am
Posted on 6/21/18 at 8:59 am to tigers1956
I would like to announce that my gig at Mid City Ballroom went ok. Missing our lead guitarist threw us off a bit but we made it. I love the size of the stage though. It's nice to walk around a bit and not be stuck in a corner.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:04 am to tigers1956
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there is no rock in rock and roll anymore
check out loudness war.
one of the best BR rock bands currently playing shows.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 9:36 am to monsterballads
They’re one of my favorites as well. I’m also fond of The Hitchhiker, The 501st, Wonder Kid, and Forming the Void
Posted on 6/21/18 at 4:23 pm to kingbob
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They’re one of my favorites as well. I’m also fond of The Hitchhiker, The 501st, Wonder Kid, and Forming the Void
I have never heard of one of those bands. What the hell am I even doing in this scene?
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:32 pm to Broke
Hey, no one expects you to know what them young whippersnappers are ghetto blasting in their jalopes outside the soda fountain.
This post was edited on 6/22/18 at 6:49 pm
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