magoo's

nighthawk · Post by **nighthawk** » Tuesday Apr 27, 2004

need directions. dont know what is needed for a show up there. (pa equipment, size of room, etc.) just want to check the place out.

Victor Synn · Post by **Victor Synn** » Tuesday Apr 27, 2004

We played there back in our fledgling days. The room size isn't too bad, but it was like playing in a cave. Sound just bounced all over the place. A large PA probably wouldn't be a good idea in a place like that.

nighthawk · Post by **nighthawk** » Tuesday Apr 27, 2004

im guessing they dont have a pa. is it an acuall club or something more like the hitching post.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wednesday Apr 28, 2004

It's a real nice place to play. They don't have in-house sound, so you'll need your own PA. Victor's right about the room though; keep your volume down or it will be a nightmare trying to mix.

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Wednesday Apr 28, 2004

Agreed.

They just did some remodeling, it'a pretty cool.

nighthawk · Post by **nighthawk** » Wednesday Apr 28, 2004

how much pa is too much. i have 4 subs and a lot of full range. as well as all the monitors. from the sounds of things i will be taking half of it.

i could use some directions from toonaville.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Wednesday Apr 28, 2004

Trust me, all you'll need at Magoo's is vocal PA only. The room is WAY too bright for anything else. There's not a shred of dampening anywhere in the band room, all concrete and wood. Monster slapback unless you can get the place packed. Just go with a low PA volume and gently increase it as the nite gets busier.

To get to Magoo's from Altoona, get on 36 through Hollidaysburg to the intersection of 36 & 22. Hang a right, head through Duncansville and up the mountain into Cresson. Down to the bottom of the hill past Sheetz, turn right on Front Street. (If you go under the underpass, you've gone too far.) Then proceed down front street about 3 blocks, Magoo's is on your right. You'll want to load in from the alley behind the joint, there's a door that takes you to stage left. Narrow door, just be careful not to dent your gear.

nighthawk · Post by **nighthawk** » Wednesday Apr 28, 2004

thanks for the info. it helps me from doing a ton of work.

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Monday May 10, 2004

Magoo's is no longer a cavern. They put in a new drop ceiling and it solved the problem. They also enlarged the stage, although you can still bang your head on that big beam if you jump up at just the right spot. Also, they reinforced those nice oak tables so its safe to dance on them while jamming. Go ahead, run instruments thru your PA there.