Where's your favorite place to play?

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thursday Mar 26, 2009

So where's you guys' favorite place to play and why is that?
Good relationship with the owner?
Usually have a good turnout there?
Maybe it's just a consistent gig and you almost know what to expect?

I'm curious to hear which places are the common fav.
If you have a problem narrowing it down to just one, then name a few it doesn't matter..

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Thursday Mar 26, 2009

Diff. places for Diff. reasons

Aldo's- Sorta THE place for underground stuff.

30 something- Zilly, the stage, the layout.

The Smiling Moose in The Burgh- Any place with a crane machine full of porn and a jukebox full of punk and metal is ok in my book.

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thursday Mar 26, 2009

I dont have a band as you know, but I agree with Aldos and 30 Something cause I like the environment, and I always had a good time there.

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Thursday Mar 26, 2009

There was only one place I hated playing and that was that Warehouse/Knight Bar in Bedford and it wasn't the place. It was the Idiot running the place half assed. For every good experience we had there, we had 2 shitty ones. Oh and that Dungeon place in Carlisle. The people dug us, but that was the worst soundguy I ever dealt with in my life. I told him "hey buddy can you turn down the bass?" he said "Turn it down?" I was like "Yeah it sounds like shit, we can do that on our own. We don't need your help" The fuckin speakers sounded like they were gonna explode or rattle apart. haha

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thursday Mar 26, 2009

Yeah it doesn't take much to make a shitty night and people like that make it go for the worse in a hurry.... I heard about those places from you and Dave & Don. I could only imagine seeing it in person.

I'm not from this area originally, but Ive been to about 15-maybe 20 bars/resturants and those 2 were my fav places by far. (Bars with bands that is)

onegunguitar · Post by **onegunguitar** » Friday Mar 27, 2009

Aldo's,30 Something,The Smiling Moose and the 31st Street Pub-both in Pittsburgh,Around the Corner and Dougherty's was a cool place back in the day. I miss Peter C's,when I was in Driven we played there alot,it was a great place for metal bands to play-small,hot as hell in the summer and it just had that "metal atmosphere" when you walked through the door.

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Friday Mar 27, 2009

Kinda an irregular answer here, but... anywhere i feel comfortable.

'Venue-wise' I'd have to say right now Shaw's in Juniata, but before that it would most definitely have been BigJohn's place. I loved that whole crew.

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Friday Mar 27, 2009

haha, i love to play anywhere that'll let me!

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Mar 27, 2009

Wherever.

Plastered Bastards · Post by **Plastered Bastards** » Friday Mar 27, 2009

Everywhere that allows us and pays

thebattle · Post by **thebattle** » Friday Mar 27, 2009

I would say mr. Smalls Theater in Pittsburgh . We are on underground tv next friday so maybe aldos will beat that

RFBuck · Post by **RFBuck** » Sunday Mar 29, 2009

My last band did Mr. Smalls too, and that IS an incredible place to play!! I also used to love Del's Roadhouse out near Indiana...they can PARTY!!

Currently, it's gotta be the Osceola Hotel for me. People there are so cool, and they really get into it. Great room...lotsa space to move around.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Sunday Mar 29, 2009

-City Limits, working with Zilly is always a pleasure.

-The Shade Mountain Inn in Middleburg. Played there a ton and was always treated like royalty there.

-The Hitching Post, back in the day when I was playing with the original lineup of Banditos and also with Gin & Juice.

-SCI Cambridge Springs & SCI Muncy. (Ask Hurricane.)

Oh, and of course...

Peter Fucking C's. 'Nuff said.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Sunday Mar 29, 2009

I like to play in my office. That way only I can hear myself. I been paying off and on for quite a number of years, but, I don't think I am good enough to play out. And besides, I don't hold a candle compared to some of you guys ...

Jsun76 · Post by **Jsun76** » Sunday Mar 29, 2009

Petersburg Tavern....always a good time

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Sunday Mar 29, 2009

ToonaRockGuy wrote:
-SCI Cambridge Springs & SCI Muncy. (Ask Hurricane.)

Oh, and of course...

Peter Fucking C's. 'Nuff said.

Haha, all female huh?

BloodyFingers · Post by **BloodyFingers** » Sunday Mar 29, 2009

f.sciarrillo wrote:I like to play in my office. That way only I can hear myself. I been paying off and on for quite a number of years, but, I don't think I am good enough to play out. And besides, I don't hold a candle compared to some of you guys ...

Yea I feel the same way. Closet guitarest here......I do like to Jam though. I like to do improv.

huntzen · Post by **huntzen** » Monday Mar 30, 2009

No doubt, peter C's. It wasn't the biggest place to play but alot of great memories and storys. And I always felt at home. Thanks Big John and Jodi!!!

xero380 · Post by **xero380** » Monday Mar 30, 2009

zilly and the staff at 30 something is great...

memories in huntingdon wasn't bad...

steeles tavern(formerly lisa's bar) is a great hometown bar...

dougherty's terra-tory was cool when it was opened and enjoyed opening for the clarks at rock the house in johnstown at greenhouse park..

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Monday Mar 30, 2009

Jsun76 wrote:Petersburg Tavern....always a good time

mmmm... Snakebite...

I would have to say 30 something though.

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Monday Mar 30, 2009

BigJohn,

Get another bar!!!

floodcitybrass · Post by **floodcitybrass** » Monday Mar 30, 2009

Generally I like these qualities
-No smoking
-Stage for a band
-Loading Dock
-Adequate Power
-Room for band
-Good staff

My favorites in no particular order are:
Ace's, Johnstown (Gary is great to work with)
Pasquerella Center/Holiday Inn, Johnstown (All the Crown staff are great - Janet, Mike, Pablo, et al.)
Living and Learning Center at UPJ, Johnstown
7-springs (Alpine Room, Festival Hall/Conference Hall)
Lake Rowena in Ebensburg (Eburg has good staff that does a good good planning events)
Pasquerella Performing Arts Center (PPAC) at UPJ
Roxbury Bandshell
Casino Ballroom in Altoona

Worst place ever to play was Springwood Conference Center in Pgh. They had about the worst owner/manager ever. If you ever get a chance to play there, run away fast!