The Highdive

It's been years...but I loved going to shows here while I attended ISU.  Very intimate venue to see your fave bands play with good food and libations.

I've never been here for a show...well, let me clarify.

I used to come here tons as an undergrad for various Asian parties, and I still come here most times I've visited as an undergrad.  Things usually devolve into a shit show.

Which, honestly, is a good thing, and it's what I'm shooting for when I want to forget about the real world for a weekend.  Sure, it's off campus, but it does have a giant dance floor/stage and some awesome people behind the bar. Last time I was here I just kept asking for either A) something awesome or B) something alcoholic.  Never was disappointed once.

If anyone you know is planning a party at the HD, be sure to clear your schedule and hit it up. You won't regret it (and you might not remember it).

This place is decent.  It's not the best venue I've been to, but I enjoyed myself.

The bands playing were great, but I'm not here to review Elsinore (which is getting a bit old to hear about), I'm here to review the venue.  The layout is very strange.  It seems like an old restaurant with a stage in it.  I did like that the bar was very close to the stage and didn't hinder my enjoyment of the show.

The drinks on hand were pretty cool.  Dundee Honey Brown was on tap, PBR was $2 a bottle and tickets, tickets were $10 and parking at the garage down the street was about $10.  Ended up being a $40 per person night when I went, but it was well worth it.

Is it like going to the Metro in Chicago?  Not at all , but it's also about half the price of a night out in the city.  Is it like going to the Orpheum in Madison?  Much better, actually.  It's a very tolerable and enjoyable venue.  I'd easily recomend this for anyone in Central Illinois to check out.