Keswick Theatre

Came here recently for the Tower of Power/Average White Band show with my son.  We both had a blast.

The Keswick is old and in need of repairs...the side walls were covered in a cheesecloth to help stop the crumbling?  My son kept pointing out the damage to the top of the stage and you keep wondering if you really want it to be fixed or not?  The history of the place shows and I can only imagine what it was like in its glory days.

I was in the center about 10 rows back and the instrument sounds were awesome.  The vocals were not.  It was very difficult to understand the words.  If I were going again, I think you might be better off sitting further away from the stage in the center for better sound quality.  The chairs are small old school which do recline.  My son somehow was able to fit in a nap with ToP blasting away so they must have some type of comfort!

It was nice that the staff after the show handed out the soft pretzels for free rather than throw them out.

Parking is metered nearby or free in the neighborhood a little bit further away.

We just saw Flower Kings and Neil Morse here and it was AWESOME. Luckily it wasn't sold out because initially our seats were on the far left near the front and the sound was... not so great. We were able to move back to right behind the sound guys and it was perfect from then on. We both actually thought the seats were pretty comfy and the theatre had a really cool vibe. I'd definitely go back to another show here... if it weren't for the 5+ hrs drive.

We had so much fun.
You just feel the history when you enter. The vibe is very cool, and from the ticket-taker to the hard-working concessions attendants, the staff was boss. Very friendly and welcoming. The acoustics were wonderful. It's just a timeless feeling.
I can see why people hate on the chairs - but if it's an upbeat show you'll be on your feet most of the time anyway. They're not comfortable, but it's not exactly torture. The lines for the bathrooms on the other hand were ruthless, especially for the ladies. So don't drink too much beer or you'll miss some music.
I've been to quite a few venues, and this spot has great character. It's a must visit so find a good show and make the trip.