Thursday, December 1, 2011

9:30 Club

Location: At 9th St
Transportation: Metro: U St./Cardozo (10th St. exit)
Phone:202-265-0930
Web site: www.930.com
Address:

 815 V St. NW
Washington DC 20001
United States


Club Overview:
Housed in a converted warehouse, this major live-music venue hosts frequent record-company parties and features a wide range of top performers. You might catch Jimmy Eat World, the Drive-By Truckers, the Clarks, Jakob Dylan, Wale, Neko Case, Jamie Lidell, Better Than Ezra, Sonic Youth, or even Tony Bennett. It's open only when there's a show on, which is almost every night (but call ahead), and, obviously, the crowd (as many as 1,200) varies with the performer. Best to buy tickets ($10-$50) in advance, whether at the box office or online. The sound system is state-of-the-art and the sightlines are excellent. There are four bars: two on the main dance-floor level, one in the upstairs VIP room (anyone is welcome here unless the room is being used for a private party), and another in the distressed-looking cellar. The 9:30 Club is a stand-up place, literally -- there are few seats. ...Read More...















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