This is a fantastic venue for a small area- before the show Eddie came out and promised us that the theater will always sound great and nothing on stage will ever suck. One look at upcoming and past performances lets you know he isn't kidding.
The sound quality was excellent- this is definitely a venue for folks who care about music and songwriting craft. They also let you bring your drinks and nibbles into the theater which is nice.
My only note for newcomers is that the seating chart online didn't seem scaled correctly once i was inside. It is a wide shallow theater so the wings towards the front feel quite close to the stage but at a very sharp angle. When choosing seats in the future i would prefer being farther back with a more straight on view.
I hope to return for many more shows!
I've played here as a performer at the open mic. Â It's a gorgeous room and the staff is really nice and accommodating. Â Playing here makes you feel like a top pro even for just 10 minutes. Â My biggest complaint though is that this is definitely not the kind of open mic to go to if you want to meet people and talk and get to know each other. Â It's a kind of frigid, competitive vibe but that's what this is: a competitive open mic. Â I would love to catch a show here sometime as I'm sure it's a great place to see a show and I wouldn't mind playing here again as well.
Review Source:With Eddie Owen behind the Red Clay Theatre, you know it's going to be good. I was introduced to the Eddie Owen name in the mid-2000s as I became a hardcore John Mayer fan and began to learn about Mayer's start at venues including Eddie's (former) Attic. That's when I learned of Eddie and his tie to well known artists, both locally and nationally.
I've been to the RCT twice now, once for David Choi and once for David Ryan Harris (w/ Michael Tolcher). Two completely different audiences, but it allowed me to get a more objective view of the place. Apologies in advance for the comparisons to Eddie's Attic, but with a name like "Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre," it has to be done.
Pros:
-Parking is so easy in Historic Downtown Duluth. Spaces everywhere. In Downtown Decatur, you had to worry about paying meters, getting booted and dealing with panhandlers.
-Incredible talent. Artists know Eddie and they are willing to go out of their way to perform at RCT.
-Acoustics make listening a pleasure. The sound is great in here and the crowd has been very respectful the two times I've been. I was a little surprised to hear through the walls the horn of a train flying past the city on my last visit, but it wasn't a huge deal.
-257 Seats. Plenty of seating means you aren't jostling for space like you had to do in the Attic. This isn't always the best thing though (see below).
-Historic Downtown Duluth. Kind of like a miniature Downtown Decatur, it's nice to be able to walk around, get a bite to eat, a cup of coffee, etc. before the show and just walk on over to the the RCT.
Cons:
-Duluth is a ways away from the city of Atlanta, but it's really not that difficult to get to.
-257 Seats. To me, this is the most apparent difference from the Attic. This is a true theater (or theatre, if you will), so the performer is on a raised stage separated from the audience. It removes that intimate playing-in-your-living-room feel and the ability to send a drink to the artist like you could at the Attic. Similarly, it means the artist needs to work a little harder to bond with his or her crowd.
In the end, I just have to remind myself that this is not the Attic and to treat it as a new, independent venue. As long as the RCT keeps bringing in strong talent, I'll be back to keep supporting it.
Eddie Owen's of Eddie's Attic runs this place! It's awesome! Lots of live shows through our the weeks and every monday they have an INCREDIBLE open mic night! I wish there were more places like this in America! If you're in the ATL area don't miss out on visiting this wonderful place.
Review Source:Adorable intimate theather right on main street in Duluth. Great atmosphere for an intimate concert- there is not a bad seat in the house. Also, beer ($5) and wine ($6) were much more reasonable than I expected and very good as well! We made a special trip to GA for a concert here and it was well worth the long journey. My only complaint was that it was SUPER HOT! Bring a fan if you see a show in the summer.
Review Source:I can't believe the Aurora Theater abandoned this place ... but Lawrenceville's gain of Aurora turned out to be an equal good fortune for Duluth with Eddie Owen turning his energy to open this space as the Red Clay Theater...
We were eager to try this venue after being fans of Eddie's Attic for years and 'Eddie Owens Presents' does not disappoint ...
this is most likely the best listening room in the entire state. The acoustics are amazing... You will find tons of parking all over downtown Duluth, even during a 'festival day', like when I attended a night show here
Eddie states this venue to very much a work in progress and he lays out numerous plans in when he welcomes the audience before the show...
The Aurora Theater seats remain and they are typical Suburban Multiplex plastic and cloth seats with a spot for cups on the arm rest, though the seats are oddly small, akin to sitting in 'Coach'...
The beer list was startlingly short on the night we were there and we hope that can be some additions to that sooner rather than later (like some Georgia brews, Sweetwater-420 please)... and I suspect this place may get really stuffy in the summer but it's a charming spot and a great addition to downtown Duluth.
Lovely venue, parking is fine, the sound is great (thank you, Shalom). Much more comfortable than the Attic. Too bad it's OTP. I hope there's a market for this kind of place in the 'burbs. I'll be happy to go a couple of times a year if the quality of an act so moves me, but I'm not likely to be a regular as I would like to be.
Review Source:Thanks so much to Eddie for bringing great music artists to this location!
Went to a show last week that was awesome. Great acoustics, comfortable seats with cup holders, and not a bad seat in the house! Â Limited selection of beer/wine at this time, but it's all about the music. Â So many great acts coming here soon! Â Definitely worth checking out! Grab a bite at a nearby restaurant then see a show. Â You can't go wrong here and I will definitely be back!!!
Check it out!!
Came here to see David Choi.
The convenience fee was something outrageous. 4.50 per. Â No big deal, but I checked to see if there were still tickets available a couple days before the show and noticed that the convenience fee was down to 2 bucks. Â I emailed them to inquire about the price drop and they automatically issued me a refund! Â These people are fantastic.
The venue is in a nice and cozy area and all of the people are nice. Â I really enjoy these intimate settings and I'll definitely come back if I get a chance.
Eddies Attic OTP!!! Â The new arrangement between the Red Clay Theatre and Eddie Owen has resulted in a marvelous cultural opportunity for Duluth and the surrounding area and the Red Clay Theater is a perfect venue for this project.
The Red Clay Theatre is located in the heart of the Duluth Business District with ample free parking.  Yes ITP people I said Free parking and nobody is going to boot your car either!!!  You can grab a meal, before the show, across the street at Steverino's <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/steverinos-duluth">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a> .
The Red Clay has become a phenomenal listening room with singular acoustics and a more than adequate, professionally operated, sound system. Â The listing culture here is becoming well established partially due to kind admonishments to the crowd that talking is not appreciated during the performances. Â The room is larg enough to seat a larger audience than the Attic but still small enough to provide an intimate experience with the artist(s). Â Consequently, the venue is drawing some of the best singer/songwriters in the country, and appears to be attract an eclectic crowd of locals and Attic regulars. Â As the reputation of this room grows, I expect that it will become a destination for music fans from all over the southeast. Â
A limited selection of beer and wine is available and I am going to gripe a bit about the selection. Â You would think that they could offer a little more variety since it is bottled beer. Â Something dark please!
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My only other complaint is that the seats are kind of narrow with strange short arm rests and giant cup holders. Â However, when the music starts, and you can hear every nuance and string squeak, the size of the seat becomes much less important. This is one of the best rooms in town.
Bravo!
Ouch, their convenience fee $4.50 phone or $3.75 internet per ticket, removed the small-town friendly feeling I was getting. Â
On a $20 ticket, that is evil Ticketmaster level. Â
This is not a charge for will call or mail charge.
Plus an additional charge for printing it it out myself.
Ann and I recently attended a local middle school production of 'The Pirates of Penzance' in this facility. I think that this theater is a wonderful part of the downtown community in Duluth, bringing much a needed small venue for cultivating arts, musical, and theatrical expression and appreciation. It has a cozy lobby area, and the seating is intimate to the stage. It's not suitable for larger plays and productions due to the lack of an orchestra area, and the sound system is not adequate for concerts, but the restaurants, shops, and safe park space all around make it a very nice cultural center for a night's  enjoyment.
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