They had a huge crowd last night at their sneak peek.

Fair Weather Friend was also wall-to-wall for a trivia night.

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It's cool that you got a shot while Hide and Go Bike was there

Really enjoyed going to this last night. Seeing all the bikes roll up and then having to figure out how to lock them to the fence though feels like a real missed opportunity for this development

I was surprised to see FWF completely packed and I don't think it had much to do with the Beer City opening. Everyone was playing trivia; they have clearly have found a following. It's such a great setting both inside and out and I've heard good things about their pizza.

When Flycatcher Club opens in about a month, this little complex should really be cooking.

Really enjoyed going to this last night. Seeing all the bikes roll up and then having to figure out how to lock them to the fence though feels like a real missed opportunity for this development

I'm the first to criticize for no bike racks but 77 bikes is a lot to be prepared for!

I'm the first to criticize for no bike racks but 77 bikes is a lot to be prepared for!

yeah, but they do have 0 racks, right?

They had a huge crowd last night at their sneak peek.

Fair Weather Friend was also wall-to-wall for a trivia night.

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I don't think it's possible to love this any more. OKC is picking up serious vintage Austin vibes right now. Love it.

$5 Topo Chico, though? Wow!

yeah, but they do have 0 racks, right?
From the photos there's some perfect spots for bike racks. Never was a fan of them myself but for those who would use them there should be some.

Interesting to see that lineup on the concert poster. Usually, a show like that would be limited to 89th Street (afaik I don't go to hardcore shows like I used to).

Interesting to see that lineup on the concert poster. Usually, a show like that would be limited to 89th Street (afaik I don't go to hardcore shows like I used to).

As far as I can tell they’re trying to book as wide a variety of bands as possible for their first few months. I’m sure 89th Street will continue to bring in a lot of metal/punk/hardcore shows as they seem to do a fantastic job catering to those genres, but excited for a lot of the indie rock shows to likely migrate over to Beer City as I feel the Tower team is much better suited to give those bands the type of promotion that they need in order to get a good draw here. Saw a couple of well-regarded indie acts from Austin (Sun June & Katy Kirby) play at 89th Street a few weeks back to literally 40 people and think those are the kind of shows that will get a much better turnout at Beer City.

Awesome, no way Tulsa can claim the title of best live music city anymore since OKC now has Paycom Center, Zoo Amphitheater, Tower Theater, Diamond ballroom, Ponyboy, Beer City Music Hall, The Criterion, Blue Note (under renovation),
Civic Center,Music Hall, ScissorTail Park Live from the Lawn, Blue Door, 51st Street Speakeasy, ACM Performance Lab, The Jones Assembly, Starlight Amphitheater, Wormy Dog, Lyric Theater, Cowboy Ranch and probably others I'm not thinking of.

As far as I can tell they’re trying to book as wide a variety of bands as possible for their first few months. I’m sure 89th Street will continue to bring in a lot of metal/punk/hardcore shows as they seem to do a fantastic job catering to those genres, but excited for a lot of the indie rock shows to likely migrate over to Beer City as I feel the Tower team is much better suited to give those bands the type of promotion that they need in order to get a good draw here. Saw a couple of well-regarded indie acts from Austin (Sun June & Katy Kirby) play at 89th Street a few weeks back to literally 40 people and think those are the kind of shows that will get a much better turnout at Beer City.

I wish 89th Street continued success, but I honestly hate going there. I don't like the location so far from the central city. Also, I would much rather see just about any band at Beer City. It may even be a better place than the Tower for most shows.

I'm super pumped about what this means for this city. If Jones keeps being aggressive and if the Tower guys keep doing their thing, if Beer City steps it up for other genres (I love Americana but there is too much of that at Tower IMO, so I am a proponent of Beer City bringing more indie), and if Criterion continues to serve its purpose as well (they could definitely be more aggressive, IMO), OKC is going to be better off for live music than it has for as long as I can remember.

I don't think it's possible to love this any more. OKC is picking up serious vintage Austin vibes right now. Love it.

Feels very much like Austin, in a good way.

yeah, but they do have 0 racks, right?

So far as I've seen. I would def prefer greater than zero racks.

Completely agree, so many venues in OKC don't have bike racks, I'm usually locking to a fence or sign pole.

$7 for a domestic 16 oz can of beer

Am I poor or is that normal?

(sorry for being THAT guy in the thread)

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Beer City is a concert venue.

You need to compare their prices to what you pay at the Thunder or OU or OSU.

You can always pregame.

Got a behind-the-scenes tour last week from one of the operating partners and Beer City is going to change this scene about as much as anything that’s come before it. A city has to have a reliable 500 cap to be fully in the mix for emerging artists. This will in turn bring even better shows to Tower and the other great venues.

Every single thing about the place is first rate, without compromising the charm that comes with an old building. You don’t have to be a ****-hole to be a club of this size. The sound is fantastic too.

Also, artists are going to love the green room, which is every bit as swank, cozy and highly-functional as the one at Tower. This place is a home run.

Went to the concert last night - it was great. Absolutely packed but the space is fantastic and everything sounded very solid. (as expected). I'd guess they were overstaffed being the first major show and being completely sold out, but was also very impressed with bar lines, etc. Rarely was more than 2 or 3 people deep in any one spot after the initial rush at the beginning of the evening.

Have to say I think this is a swing and a miss. Saw Belle & Sebastian there after they moved it from The Criterion. It was pretty damn full, not sure if it hit the max capacity, but it was horribly hot and cramped. Bathrooms are up front, so you have to fight through the crowds to get there and back if you're not in the first few rows (I purposely did not drink as much as I usually do at concerts because I didn't want to screw with it). Stage is too low, couldn't see the keyboard player for the opener nor the keyboard players or drummer (or cello player) for B&S (we were right next to the soundbooth). The windows are not tinted, so it was very bright inside until a bit into B&S's act. If this was a club/venue in the 1970s-1980s, there *might* be excuses for some of this, but for a brand-new buildout, there are none - AC should be top notch (it's going to be absolutely f-ing miserable next Sunday when we go see the Cannons sold-out show), no concert venue should have a whole wall of untinted windows, restrooms should be more easily accessible, and it's absurd that the stage is that low.

I saw Destroyer there in May and was impressed with the venue. The sound was great and the service at the bar was good and quick. That said, it was only 40% full for Destroyer, so it was easy to move around, get to the bathrooms, and it wasn't too hot. The bathrooms are unfortunately located at the front, so they should consider creating a lane along the side walls when the crowd is full. I didn't find the stage height to be an issue at all; I could see everything quite well from side of the sound booth.

I saw Destroyer there in May and was impressed with the venue. The sound was great and the service at the bar was good and quick. That said, it was only 40% full for Destroyer, so it was easy to move around, get to the bathrooms, and it wasn't too hot. The bathrooms are unfortunately located at the front, so they should consider creating a lane along the side walls when the crowd is full. I didn't find the stage height to be an issue at all; I could see everything quite well from side of the sound booth.

Have to agree that the sound and bar service is good. We were on the left side of the sound booth, couldn't see the keyboard players on the left side and back of the stage, and only see the ones standing on stage from about the waist up (I'm 5'9" and wife is 5'2"), but as I said, it was pretty full and it was just a wall of people from the sound booth on up.

Have to say I think this is a swing and a miss. Saw Belle & Sebastian there after they moved it from The Criterion. It was pretty damn full, not sure if it hit the max capacity, but it was horribly hot and cramped. Bathrooms are up front, so you have to fight through the crowds to get there and back if you're not in the first few rows (I purposely did not drink as much as I usually do at concerts because I didn't want to screw with it). Stage is too low, couldn't see the keyboard player for the opener nor the keyboard players or drummer (or cello player) for B&S (we were right next to the soundbooth). The windows are not tinted, so it was very bright inside until a bit into B&S's act. If this was a club/venue in the 1970s-1980s, there *might* be excuses for some of this, but for a brand-new buildout, there are none - AC should be top notch (it's going to be absolutely f-ing miserable next Sunday when we go see the Cannons sold-out show), no concert venue should have a whole wall of untinted windows, restrooms should be more easily accessible, and it's absurd that the stage is that low.

Happy to swap your Cannons tickets for the two I have in Tulsa on Saturday if you would rather see them in a different venue lol. It sold out in OKC before I found out about it so I bought some in Tulsa.

I saw Band of Heathens there a few months ago and really liked the venue but it wasn’t completely full nor was it all that hot yet.

I saw Band of Heathens there a few months ago and really liked the venue but it wasn’t completely full nor was it all that hot yet.

I was at that show too and it was comfortable enough inside.... My only complaint was the crowd talking over the band.

I was at that show too and it was comfortable enough inside.... My only complaint was the crowd talking over the band.

Which these days is unfortunately true in just about every venue, and at nearly every show. It’s the double-edged sword for a growing music scene these days; finally we are getting great shows in OKC, and more than ever new people are discovering the joy of live music. But along with the cultural mainstreaming of concerts you get a big chunk of people who are only there for the scene and for the ‘Gram, but who aren’t truthfully lovers of music.

Back when only about 50-100 people routinely showed up for the rare live show that came to town, statistically EVERYONE at that show was there for that band and that show, not to see or be seen. But with only 50-100 people showing up reliably, it also meant far fewer quality shows here. It’s a catch 22.

^^^ Have to say that was one of the few good things about the B&S show - when they came on stage, damn near everybody stopped talking and listened to/watched the band - very nice and unexpected surprise.

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I definitely experience quieter more music-centric crowds at shows where either the act is on the rise and still hasn’t achieved a mainstream following, or in the case of a band like B&S where the act - while still fresh and relevant - may have already peaked from a popular perspective and is no longer “trendy.” I definitely prefer the audiences at those shows.

Which these days is unfortunately true in just about every venue, and at nearly every show. It’s the double-edged sword for a growing music scene these days; finally we are getting great shows in OKC, and more than ever new people are discovering the joy of live music. But along with the cultural mainstreaming of concerts you get a big chunk of people who are only there for the scene and for the ‘Gram, but who aren’t truthfully lovers of music.

Back when only about 50-100 people routinely showed up for the rare live show that came to town, statistically EVERYONE at that show was there for that band and that show, not to see or be seen. But with only 50-100 people showing up reliably, it also meant far fewer quality shows here. It’s a catch 22.

Catch would be offended!

I was at that show too and it was comfortable enough inside.... My only complaint was the crowd talking over the band.

I’d forgotten about that but you’re right. I only knew 3-5 of their songs and it was annoying when even those were being talked over. That said, still definitely enjoyed the show.

Catch would be offended!

Haha I figured he’d love the backhanded shout-out

I was at the B&S show and had a different take than Travellers. It was indeed, full to brim. It was totally sold out. So, with that in mind, I would imagine that most shows there will not be that crowded in the future.

I never had to wait for a drink and despite the awkward location of the bathrooms, I was able to easily navigate the crowd during B&S's set to hit the WC.

Super excited to have a fun mid-sized venue like this.

I’d forgotten about that but you’re right. I only knew 3-5 of their songs and it was annoying when even those were being talked over. That said, still definitely enjoyed the show.

Yeah.... I think that's about how many the people around me knew because they would shut up and then hold their phone up in front of me so I could watch the show on their phone.....errrrrr... I mean so they could record a video.

Big recommendation to check out Bartees Strange on December 16th here. That will be a great show, especially seeing as he grew up in Mustang.

Cannons last night was even more packed than Belle & Sebastian, but they had the AC dialed in right - it was nice and cool, despite literally being wall-to-wall-to-wall-to-stage people (I'm sure the cooler temps helped, but at B&S, you couldn't feel the air actually blowing on you and last night you could).

And Cannons is an incredible band, the energy last night from both them and the audience was insane!

Cannons last night was even more packed than Belle & Sebastian, but they had the AC dialed in right - it was nice and cool, despite literally being wall-to-wall-to-wall-to-stage people (I'm sure the cooler temps helped, but at B&S, you couldn't feel the air actually blowing on you and last night you could).

And Cannons is an incredible band, the energy last night from both them and the audience was insane!

It was also like 15-20 degrees cooler last night than the night Belle and Sebastian played... Glad you had a nice time. Any luck making it to the bathroom? :)

It was also like 15-20 degrees cooler last night than the night Belle and Sebastian played... Glad you had a nice time. Any luck making it to the bathroom? :)

Well, yeah, I mentioned that, but as I also said, you could actually feel the air moving, which you couldn't at B&S (at least where we were at during that show, we got closer and more towards the middle for Cannons). Didn't even try to hit the restroom. :biggrin:

I went down a rabbit hole of smaller venues after being turned on to Resonant Head by some fellow ULI-ers and was looking at Beer City's website and they are fully booked, save for a few dates through October.

It appears they are closed on Mondays, for the most part, but looking into the rest of September, they are booked every day but Sunday and Monday and looking into October, Wednesday, October 11th, Tuesday, October 17th and Saturday, October 28th, they are booked. Even getting into November, they are pretty well booked up.

I wanted to go see Helmet on Friday October 13th, but we will be out of town. I might go see Magnolia Park in a few weeks. I am glad to see venues like this booking so many bands. I need to get there and see a show or two in the future.

I went down a rabbit hole of smaller venues after being turned on to Resonant Head by some fellow ULI-ers and was looking at Beer City's website and they are fully booked, save for a few dates through October.

It appears they are closed on Mondays, for the most part, but looking into the rest of September, they are booked every day but Sunday and Monday and looking into October, Wednesday, October 11th, Tuesday, October 17th and Saturday, October 28th, they are booked. Even getting into November, they are pretty well booked up.

I wanted to go see Helmet on Friday October 13th, but we will be out of town. I might go see Magnolia Park in a few weeks. I am glad to see venues like this booking so many bands. I need to get there and see a show or two in the future.

Completely agree - Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country is playing in a few months. Should be a helluva show

All this talk about the venue, and no one ever mentioned that the burritos they serve here are incredible. I need to find out who supplies them. I would sneak back into a show just to get more of those things.

All this talk about the venue, and no one ever mentioned that the burritos they serve here are incredible. I need to find out who supplies them. I would sneak back into a show just to get more of those things.

This is very good information. I didn’t even know what I’d been missing.

The only time we went the burritos weren’t even available ��