Visits: Once, on vacation recently.
Service: The staff was very friendly...who isn't in Tulsa? :)
Establishment: Very cool, old building in a hipster part of town. The interior is pretty big but definitely has some ware and tare. Small stage.
Items Purchased: None.
Restroom: Huge. There are tons of stalls and sinks! I never had to wait in line! Pretty clean and average niceness.
Parking: Street parking - not a lot right in front.
Special notes: I'm extremely glad they had seating :)
Cain's is always a good time! Great venue and short drive from OKC. The often get cool artists that don't come to the city, so I love making the short trip up for a show. Cain's is kept up very well and they have a good-sized stage as well. Artists that perform here are usually rock/alternative/indie I've noticed. Fun place!
Review Source:Welp, folks I'm short.
My love for music is deep. Real deep. 90 percent of my concert going experiences is looking through the occasional iPhone video that someone shoots in front of me. But hey! It's OK! I'm there for the music anyway, right?
Cain's Ballroom makes dreams come true. This historic venue has such a home-ee feel to where I feel like I am bee-bopping or weeping to my favorite artist in someone's huge garage house band party. Make sense?
Every show feels like a reunion of old or perhaps new friends. The venue makes it easy for one to walk around to all the nooks and crannies. Everyone seems to be in a happy mood once they walk through the doors.
The bands they book are of the highest ranks and diversity. I have jumped, danced, cried and sang along to bands from Beach House to Cut Copy.
Make your experience broader and take a look at the Cain's Wiki page to appreciate the history of the venue before going in for a show.
BEST OF ALL... There are places to stand and stadium seating that line the sides of Cain's making it possible for your shawties like me to SEE!!!!
This place is truly a Tulsa treasure. Â Intimate yet not too small, quirky yet not trashy. Â The atmosphere could be described as one part hipster/indie, one part folk/country, with a little bit of old school rock-n-roll thrown in. Â Acoustics are unbelievable; the bass reverberates through the wood floor, up your legs, and into your soul. Â Not only does the music sound great, it feels great. Â Hands down, best mid-sized concert venue I've been to, and I've been to a few. Â Also, you can get cheap beer! Â At a concert! Â I don't know if it's a Tulsa thing or a Cain's thing, but it was a welcome change; armed with knowledge garnered past concert experiences (mostly in New England/NYC) I was prepared to fork over $6 or more for a desperation beer or two. The lines tend to be long, but for $3 tall boys, I won't complain.
Review Source:Drove from Dallas to see the Smashing Pumpkins at Cain's. Maybe an isolated instance- but their drink distribution method could use improvement. Â Gigantically long lines before the show to buy drinks. Then some self- important people decided to form their own line and make the rest of us wait- the servers fed right into their rudeness and let them go ahead of those of us who had stood in line for half an hour already and still had not been served. Servers were pouring the beers in cups instead of just handling over the bottles or cans which made the process very slow. The show was great and we'd go back to see an act we really like. But first time experience left a lot to be desired.
Review Source:Cain's Ballroom is a solid venue in Tulsa! It is a landmark and local favorite of mine. I have been going to concerts here since I was 14, and since then I have been to many concerts and other events such as book signings. A little piece of Tulsa and Oklahoma history that I'm happy to have experienced and will continue to enjoy! Beware: the bathrooms are a little scary and parking is a pain.
Review Source:drove from st. louis to tulsa to see thrice play at cain's on their farewell tour and had an amazing night. although it is basically just one big square room, the stage is high and wide, giving everybody a great view. also, the sound is absolutely amazing, with the wood floors vibrating beneath you. i doubt i will be back to cain's as not many shows are worth driving eight hours for, but tulsa is seriously lucky to have such a great venue, and i can see why so many big acts book shows there!
Review Source:Cain's keeps Tulsa cool!
For being a town in the middle of virtually nowhere, we have the historic Cain's Ballroom to thank for giving tulsa a great music scene. This is a great place to see all genres of nationally known and local groups in a small venue, and its nostalgic nature makes it even more unique and memorable.
A unique feature of the ballroom is that the dance floor is spring loaded - this feature was original to Cain's so patrons could dance the night away without having to stop to rest their feet. Â It's really cool to feel the bouncing when the entire crowd starts jumping simultaneously.
If there's a group you like that's coming to the Cain's, you will LOVE the experience, and tickets are always reasonable, so GO!
They get really good shows, and I'm impressed with the big acts they bring in.
My biggest problem is the seating, aka, the few strands of bleachers way the hell off to the side vs. the big open floor.
I guess it works for most people, I just noticed that I am many many other short girls get stepped on and cannot even see the stage. Two shows in a row I went to where I got there early, but still couldn't see what I'd payed for.
Just one person's complaint, I know most people don't have a problem with it.
I moved away, but I'm PRETTY sure I'm coming back for 80's prom if it's held at Cain's again. Best night of my life.
Great venue. Terrible management and organization. The will call line for last names beginning with a-h is the same line you have to stand in for new ticket purchases. Absolutely asinine. Avoid cains if possible. Unfortunately Tulsa is small and your options are limited. The organizational skills are very lacking.
Review Source:Cain's Ballroom is the gold standard in American historical venues that are still standing and in constant use. The first show I attended at Cain's was the day before I was born. My dad and super-pregnant mom took me to see Asleep at the Wheel(early birthday present, no doubt). Sadly, I don't remember very much about the show, but that's not Cain's fault, as much as it was mine, for not being born yet. It's a shame my folks didn't take me to see the Sex Pistols the next year. In fact, it was several years until I made it back to Cain's to enjoy the awesomely warped original hardwood floors, during Faith No More's Angel Dust tour('92). The common myth was that the floors were spring loaded for dancing- that turned out not to be the case, as in '09, the entire floor was(wisely, lovingly) replaced. Maybe the joists had just been too far apart, which could have given the floor that springy feel. Cain's has certainly retained all of it's old school, historic charm even through major renovations, and the addition of Air Conditioning. The venue consistently performs at it's peak- making Tulsan's proud- several nights a week, year 'round.
Review Source:If you've ever been to, the historic, Cain's Ballrom, Â you're not surprised that it's repeatedly named one of the best venues in America -- not just in ticket sales, but in atmosphere, vibe and sound. The bottom line is the people love the hell out of this place, concert goers and musicians, alike.
I've been to shows everywhere -- from Bixby, to Bonnaroo, to The Troubadour, to everywhere in between and Cain's remains my all-time favorite place to see live music. Not only does it attract some of the best artists around, but it's also the perfect atmosphere. This place is soaked in Rock n' Roll history (I mean, the Sex Pistols only played a handful of US shows and one was here -- and Sid Vicious punched a hole in the wall) and if you want to be in a venue that springboards, unique, perfect sound, this is the place to go.
So, if there is even a half way respectable artist playing here, you should go.
The house that Bob built. It has a wonderful history and a fantastic present. Cain's was the headquarters of Bob Wills, the king of Western swing, where he and his Texas Playboys played dances that packed in thousands even during the Great Depression.
It's pretty much the best venue of its size that I have ever gotten the chance to visit. Huge, clean bathrooms. And it's definitely air conditioned now. Plus there's a bar.
And when they say it's non-smoking, what they really mean is "non-smoking, wink wink nudge nudge". So it can get kind of smoky occasionally.
If you like music, you will love Cain's ballroom. Situated in downtown Tulsa, Cain's oofers a great line up of every kind of music imaginable. The venue is cozy so you can see the act from almost anywhere in the place. I took my 12 year old son to see 311 and it was a safe, fun experience.
Ticket prices are reasonable, bathrooms are plentiful and clean and the staff is on the ball.
This is an historic dance hall complete with wood floors. The best venue for choice of bands, acoustics, viewing the act and vibe.
There's nothing quite like seeing your favorite band (local or national) at Cain's. It's actually pretty intimate for being a semi-large building. Like some of the other reviewers said, the remodel is amazing! I had been a few times before the remodel and omg...so much better now! There are huge, clean bathrooms now, instead of 2 tiny, gross bathrooms, higher ceilings, huge stage, and A/C!!! Everyone remember what it was like with no A/C - I never want to feel that again. Plus, higher ceilings mean the crowd surfers, hopefully, won't hit their heads on the ceiling (I saw it happen many a time). Lots of good memories, still kind of bad parking even with the lot.
Review Source:Well i started going to cain's when i was about 16 and there were 2 bathroom stalls and it was absolutely disgusting, not to mention the low ceilings and rocky floors. Â Well now it has been transformed and i love it even more. Â After being remodeled the ceilings have been lifted new clean bathrooms, a second and very functionable bar, and not to mention better bands than before. Â The new bok center is no competition for the historical bains ballroom.
Review Source:Beck (twice)
MGMT
Willie Nelson
N.E.R.D. (OMG I totally need to have Pharrell's babies...)
Wilco
Billie Bob Thornton
Old Crow Medicine Show
Girl Talk
*Not to mention all the shows I didn't go see because I'm lazy, poor and generally uncool, OR all the sweet local shows that Cain's hosts on a regular basis.
Now- if you're thinking to yourself, "I could see that anywhere!" You're probably right, but the thing that sets Cain's apart is the venue itself. I've never been more than 30 feet away (I'm really bad at estimating, but you are CLOSE) to the performer- even when I'm in the back. The floor is literally legendary. The acoustics are unbelievable. The drinks are cheap and strong. And the crowd is amazing. We truly appreciate good music when we can get it, and Tulsa comes out and supports!
If you weren't already sold, in 1978, Cain's Ballroom was one of the very few venues chosen by the Sex Pistols during their brief and only American tour. The history, man- the history!
I was here to see Morrissey back about a year and a half ago. It is an amazing place. It has a great historic feel and I love the giant hanging portraits of famous classic country performers. The ballroom is set up in such a way that it's pretty easy to be near to the stage. It's a huge place, but it was the most intimate concert setting in which I've seen Morrissey, ever.
Review Source:This is my favorite venue anywhere in the country. Â Since the remodel this place gets more action from bands than Pamela Anderson.
I love Cains. Â I feel at home when i am there.
If you are ever there with a band or anything make sure you look at the framed piece of drywall Sid Vicious punched a hole in.
I've seen two shows at Cain's Ballroom; most recently Beck (with openers MGMT) and previously saw Ohgr (of Skinny Puppy) there. I'm not here to review the artist(s), however, but the venue itself. The venue is a really cozy dancehall type place with a great stage and excellent overall atmosphere. It has been in existence since 1924 and there are paintings (or prints) of famous country'n'western artists hanging on the walls, testament to the early days of the business. The building is old and built solidly (as evidenced by the wooden ceiling) but everything inside is nice.
They had air conditioning which is fantastic given that most shows I've been to in this sort of club/dancehall are not. I hardly broke a sweat even though both times I've been there I was on the rail in front. Apparently it is no smoking, too, which is awesome since I hate going to shows and breathing other people's smoke. Â The sound in the venue is great but since I was at the very front I can't give an opinion how the sound reverberates in the back or middle of the venue. The bathrooms are very spacious and clean, unlike a lot of live concert halls. This is probably one of the most fantastic places to see a band and I would not hesitate to see another show here. In fact, I look forward to it.
We went to the Bob Will's Birthday bash to hear the Sons of the Pioneers. (Obviously they were missing Bob.) There were all kinds of people having fun, ages 8 to 88. Really! Reasonable ticket prices, reasonable drink prices, great dance floor. The policemen started showing up about halfway through the evening, not for disturbances but to hear the music. I'm sure any act would have its own crowd, but it is a great place to listen and dance. Fair amount of parking, easy to get to.
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