Newport Music Hall

One of my favorite "larger" intimate venues. I've been here at least once a year since I was fifteen. I used to be here at doors, but nowadays, I time it to show up for the opening band (and I miss the lines, straight up front to grab my drink) and chill back by the sound booth unless it's someone I want to see up close.

It's not the cleanest place, by any means, but it's not as dirty as Alrosa! It's still a great place to catch acts before they "get too big."

Let me regale you with a tail of my last concert - Jim James. The bartender knocked over our first round by "stabbing" our cups with straws, and the net round, she dropped the gin bottle mid pour. It was entertaining. She wasn't bad, I think she was just a little clumsy.

I've been here numerous times over the years for shows and it's not my favorite concert venue, but I still have good times.  It appears "they" never put any money into the place because it always looks the same (run down).  They have very few seats and rarely open the balcony.  I've seen the ladies room in horrendous shape, although it looked pretty clean last night.  I'll keep coming back, regardless, because they book great entertainment.

Oh Newport Music Hall. So many memories and I've been going here for less than four years.
It is my favorite place to see a concert. Small enough to be intimate, but large enough to attract some decent names. For instance, I have seen Cage the Elephant, Crystal Castles, Company of Thieves, ya know, that sort. They tend to have a lot of mainstreamish alternative artists, and at a relatively low price, thanks to CD101.
Some people say the sound is bad. Meh, I don't even notice, I'm to intrigued by the show. And they have good lighting effects.
Granted, the building looks pretty questionable, but I think it adds to it. There is so much history there, it has the right to look a little old.
Wonderful place. If you live anywhere near Columbus, you must see a show here in your lifetime.