I was here for the Limp Bizkit concert on 4/30/13.
Nice venue not too big , had a few beers before the craziness stated not bad decent prices.
I've never been in a standing only show & once it started I was like holy crap am gonna get trampled Lol ..
Not the case once ya learn to move with the crowd u r fine !
just need to flow w everyone hold on tight & watch your head from the crowed surfers ..they do it quite often & man do they get u if not paying attention.
it was an awesome show when Fred Durst stood in front of me totally worth all this shoving & pushing from the crowd & even more worth it since I was touching him :)
I went home completely sore & drenched in sweat from all the mayhem defiantly enjoyed the concert & certainly would not mind coming back to this venue for future shows.
I think this place is great. Â I have been here a few times, once to see Queen Extravaganza and to see Bonham Experience, both of which were a blast! Â The place is majority standing room but there is some seating on the upper level (I assume it is at an additional cost). Â There are at least three bars in the large room so I've never really had to wait long for a drink no matter how crowded it got. Â I only wish I lived closer to Huntington so I could see more big name and local bands at this venue!
Review Source:What can I say that hasn't already been said about this place...
THIS IS A REALLY COOL VENUE - Finally, in our own backyard!!! :-)
Great Sound and Sight from every single angle you could think of... balcony seating is great, and of course you have this entire GA floor that you can rock out on. m/
Last night I had the pleasure of watching Long Island's own BORGO PASS grace the Paramount stage for the 1st time - Did you know that was the 1st unsigned band to play there?!? Why yes it was... also on the bill was the Dust Roots and Living Colour!! What a show!! Everyone in the place was blown away!!
Yeah, 8 bucks for a beer is steep, but hey, Nassau Coliseum wants 9.50 for that same beer, so deal with it.. you're out for a night, enjoy yourself!
Of course, since it is in Huntington, good luck remembering where you parking the car, and that tip about the trolley works if the venue is close to sold-out!
For someone who has gotten really tired of spending money on a round trip train ticket for shows in Manhattan, I was thrilled when the Paramount opened and patiently waited for an interesting show was booked to finally make my visit.
I went to see Circa Survive and Minus the Bear last night. The venue's standing room was a good size with two bars on either side and a larger bar in the back. The people who purchased balcony seats used the bar in the back on the same floor as the standing room but I also believe that those people got wait service.
Overall, I was impressed with the appearance of the venue.
What I wasn't impressed with is that the venue doesn't announce set times for the acts which is a little inconvenient for those that have to travel a long distance. I can deal with that though as it's only a minor annoyance.
I was a little turned off when the bartender told me that I couldn't purchase more than one beer unless my friends with their wristbands were present. They were in the crowd saving our spots, so I just got the one drink and we took turns going to the bar for our drinks. I understand why they would have such a policy in place though seeing that the crowd at this event was on the younger side.
Something I think the venue must change immediately is the fact that the bar refuses to give out cups of water and ice. You either have to purchase a bottled water or as one of the bartenders told my friend "go to the bathroom and rinse your mouth out". My friend's younger brother had recently gotten his wisdom teeth removed and his gums were bleeding during the show and needed to drink some water but not an $8 Poland Spring. If you go to any other venue or bar in Manhattan or Long Island, for that matter, the bar will gladly hand out free cups of water and ice to the patrons. What would have happened if a young person in the crowd was dehydrated and was also denied a cup of water from the bar? It just seems ridiculous and incredibly cheap that they would deny someone something you can get for free at any restaurant or bar.
Other than those last few points, I really liked the venue. The staff was really nice and I'm excited to go back for another show.
This place puzzled me for a while, but I finally figured it out. It's not for real music fans.
The crowd here is bizzare. People talk, loudly, all throughout the shows. There is a loud buzz of crowd noise at all times. It seems like it's more of just a scene for obnoxious Long Islanders to come out and socialize. There was a couple 1 step away from actually banging on the seats right next to me at last nights PFX show...
Very disrespectful to the artists, and the actual fans. I'm putting this venue on my "Avoid if Possible" list.
It's a shame too, because it's a nice looking venue, sound was great, good bar layout and friendly staff. It's just the damn clientele...
FYI...I go to 2-3 shows a month, mainly in NYC, so this is not my 1st rodeo. If you are there for the music, go elsewhere. If you are there on a first date where you need to yammer on constantly, or you are just a naturally annoying person who never shuts up, you will be among your people here.
If it were based on venue only, I'd go 4 stars. But after a few shows here, I have to say that it's a 3. I have another show there in March, so I will update if necessary. That's the last ticket to the Paramount I am likely to buy.
What a great venue on the island. Â Although it doesn't have some of the feel of the Bowery or Irving, it reminds you of both, and you don't have to trek into the city. Â What's also great is that the Paramount really tries to bring in some great acts. Â I've been here about 6 times so far, and will continue to show up for concerts as long as the acts show up.
What's also great is it's right in the middle of town, so getting food and drinks before or after is extremely easy.
I saw The Queen Extravaganza at the Paramount, and it was a really great show and fun time had. Â The Paramount itself is conveniently located in the middle of Long Island and has some pretty good shows on their calendar. Â The main area is standing room only, but you can pay more to sit on the upper level. Â The sound is good, but not great. Â Bars are plenty and conveniently located, with two off to the sides of the standing area, so you don't have to miss the show. Â The beer is definitely on the expensive side at $8, but what venue doesn't sell overpriced beer?? Â I recommend hitting some local bars before going in. Â
One complaint that I have is that The Paramount website advertises a free shuttle from the train station the night of a show. Â It fails to mention that this trolley does not run on Sundays, so we ended up having to take an $11, 4 minute cab ride. Â
All in all, I had a great time. Â If there's a show you want to see at The Paramount, definitely go. Â And if you can see The Queen Extravaganza, I highly recommend it!
YAY! Â Can start another review with another offical "ROCK AND ROLL!!"
I've seen three shows there (Primus, Medeski Martin & Wood, Blue October;) and all were really great experiences. Â
Every loaction in the venue is a great spot to watch a show. I prefer being off the floor so I liked the sky bar. I really like the 201 - 204 areas, "2nd floor" on either side of the staging area. Â I would rather enjoy the show then stand at a bar waiting for a drink so the wait service in these areas are key (if you can CATCH a waiter/ress).
Drinks are a little watered down for the price and i hate the cheap cups but  guess that is to be expected. Bar staff could be friendlier. Guys at the door and seating were friendly.
Check out the song lyrics written on the walls in the stair wells. Fun.
If you can find a way in (i did) the Founders Club is super cool!! In the style of an old speakeasy, the environment is to be thouroughly investigated and enjoyed. Â Lots of cool rooms and stuff going on. You may even find some hidden rooms...
Looking foward to show lineups for the new year starting with Citizen Cope!
Great venue with plenty of seating/space. Â
Word to the wise, though, if you're coming in from the city or using the LIRR to get to Huntington, this theater is not close to the railroad. Â You WILL be banged over the head with cab fare.
On the other hand, if you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a drink before a show at The Paramount, it's centrally located near plenty of bars and restaurants.
I came to see a comedy show here a few weeks ago, care of Yelp, with seats all the way in the back. Â Folks, there isn't a bad seat in the house. Â Seriously. Â Even if you're eyesight's getting bad, the people at The Paramount made sure to install huuuuuge television screens so that you can still see what's going on.
Thanks so much, Drew A., for tickets to comedy night!
This venue reminded me of going to the Electric Factory for concerts when I go back home to Philly. Â It is located right in the heart of Huntington surrounded by bars and small restaurants. Â There are two floors to this venue with a main floor and a mezzanine that wraps around on three sides of the venue so you can get great views of the stage no matter where you are seated. Â It has a feel of an old warehouse that has since been converted. Â I was here a week ago for a comedy show and I thought it was great and really funny. Â My only issue was the amount of people that came and was just chatting the entire time. Come on now, why would you pay money to come laugh but instead talk amongst yourselves? Â That ish is rude.
But the venue is great and I would return for a concert. Â Anyone going to Dark Star Orchestra to ring in 2013???
An absolutely fantastic place ... a great music venue. Â The vibe is relaxed... The service fantastic... and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Â I was lucky enough to enjoy the Founder's Room... a comfy place to enjoy a bite and some drinks before the show. Â The sound was great and the crowd lively! Â It is a bit of a drive in traffic from NYC... but it is worth it! Â Enjoy!
Review Source:I'm not overly compelled to go into a great amount of detail here, but:
The Good:
 - The space is beautifully designed and lighted
 - There is plenty of bar real estate (easy to get drinks)
 - Nice location in downtown Huntington for getting dinner before a show
 - Sight lines are wide open and clear
 - Free shuttle from LIRR if you're taking the train
The Bad:
 - The obnoxious Long Island crowd
 - Drinks overpriced for LI
 - Ridiculous ticket prices
 - Sound is not great
 - Generally C-list washed up acts
Would I come back? Â Possibly -- for the right band where I'm confident that the crowd will be engaged... and if they charge a reasonable price for the level of talent they attract.
Sure, it's one of the best venues on Long Island. Because there aren't any great venues on Long Island. Womp womp.
The floor is GA, and expansive. The upstairs seating looked incredibly awkward in arrangement -- I can't imagine the views or sound are great up there. Even on the floor, sound wasn't the best. The place cultivates a bar/club vibe, which isn't appreciated when you are here to see a musician that you actually want to HEAR. Instead, you'll hear lots of obnoxiously-drunk and loud twenty somethings. Real talk: I've never seen a concert with a more horrifically rude audience than the Fiona Apple show we came to earlier this month. The opening act (Fiona's band!) actually had to stop and ask people to tone it down several times. I had seen Fiona earlier in the week at a great local venue up in Westchester, and she was bouncy and playful. Here, she was surly and barely engaged with the crowd -- probably because she was pissed that the crowd was so rude to her band. Still a great performance, but I wish I'd kept my Terminal 5 tickets and skipped this place.
Drinks were RIDICULOUSLY expensive, especially for the watered-down quality. Stick to beer. The place is clean and new, but that's about all it has going for it. I wouldn't come back unless this was the only place that one of my favorite acts was performing and even then, I'd think twice about it.
If you free your mind of parking woes, you can't find a better indoor concert venue on Long Island.
The Paramount offers a wide variety of floor, mezzanine, and VIP seating - all of which have access to bars and waitstaff.
The sound quality was excellent, and the lighting in the venue was also surprisingly well though out. Red accent lights around the perimeter made for an indoor environment that wasn't too dark nor too bright. Stage lights were unaffected by the soft red glow, and the brickwork on the outside walls of the facility were accentuated by it.
I can't wait to go back and see another show here. I would certainly opt for the VIP seating if the price for the tickets is right at your desired event - the placement of them above the floor offers an uncontested view of the stage that is straight-on and not too far back to lessen the impact of being live in person, rocking along to your favorite artist.
A wonderful venue - I hope this new iteration of the concert hall stays open for many years and generations to come.
It's pretty strange seeing a venue like this on a main street, looks like it was an old movie theater. Â There also seems to be more fighting here than in most places.
The floor is a bit crowded but has bars anchoring both sides. Â The top has seating and a Skybar which honestly is a bit dumb. Â It's basically GA all the way in the back and up top. Â They also really pack you in here.
I will say though that they get good acts. Â The acoustics are also very good. Â But leaving is a chore. Â So many people trying to get out one exit. Â That is a recipe for disaster. Â Going here once was enough for me, I'd only return if someone I had to see wasn't going to be anywhere else in the area.
There is free parking though.
I wish I could give this joke of an establishment negative stars.
Here's the scene:
The Paramount has been hosting a competition for bands to audition to be the opening act for national acts playing in their theater. Cool. Â Totally operates "Battle of the Band" style. Â Bands bring down as many fans as possible and we vote for the winner. Â Great.
Last night, my boyfriend's band was competing. Â I was told to bring as many people as I could. Â A friend of ours calls from the sidewalk and says they refuse to let him in, Â Why? Â Because he was wearing SHORTS. Â I understand dress code policies...unfortunately we weren't warned . Â But as a I look around.....MOST OF THE MEN WERE WEARING SHORTS! Â WHATT!?!?!?
We went to the host and hostesses and explained the situation. Â "Sorry," one of the most rude and stuck up girls I have ever met explains. Â "This is a Members-Only establishment and we strictly CANNOT allow people to enter in shorts." Â So I tell them...."Sorry, but half of your patrons are inside wearing shorts. Â How is that fair?" Â Her clever response? Â "They must have came in through the back doors." Â OH! Â SO IF YOU SNEAK IN IT'S COOL!
After trying to explain that this is a time and place where people come down and drive all the way to Huntington to submit a vote for their friends' band, I tell them...."Go kick out everyone wearing shorts. Â See how that goes. Â You're charging $18 a drink so take the loss if your dress code is so strict."
Well...they didn't do that. Â The young male host says "the people wearing shorts are mostly older men with tube socks." Â He laughed at his own joke and I pulled the "AGE CARD." Â
He went outside where my friend had been waiting and says "are you coming in?" Â He did NOT introduce himself as a staff member, he did NOT say the dress code had been lifted for the fact that LOTS of people were in shorts...too many to throw out. Â AND NO ONE APOLOGIZED! Â
And the other little princess of a host kindly suggested he go "buy a pair of pants."
I will spread the good word about this place and the nasty people who keep it running. Â Cheers.
I love this place and am so glad there is a place for live music close by (sick of having to drive into manhattan for any type of culture). Â Bottom floor is usually standing room only, seats on 2nd floor if u want to sit down during a show . Any seat in this place is good though. Exposed brick industrial decor is cool. Two large bars on either side. They have gotten some decent bands but feel like most music is geared to 40 year old or older taste. It would be great if they could book some,ore modern music., or up and coming bands instead of bands that were popular in the 90's. Great place though-Definately check the we sight for upcoming shows!
Review Source:I'm a big fan of The Paramount. The shows I've seen here were all terrific: Queen Extravaganza (by far the best concert I've ever seen), Marilyn Manson, The Wailers, and Pitbull (awful performance, not venue's fault).
1. The place is easy to get to, parking is on the street or around the corner and up a hill(!).
2. The guys at the door move pretty fast and don't hound you like other security personnel I've experienced.
3. There are many bars throughout the venue. My fiance once bought a beer there, Blue Point's Hoptical Illusion for a pretty decent price (considering it's a music venue).
4. Coat check is $5, pretty steep in my book.
5. The sound has always been great, the views are good from all around. I've only ever experienced standing room only and depending on the concert/performer, you can get pretty close to the stage. I'll never forget front row for Queen Extravaganza...
Tip: It's best to buy the tickets at the box office there, they're the cheapest. I'm pretty sure 9/10 concerts there don't sell out, so you can probably score tickets the day of.
(Btw, bathrooms are very clean!)
YES!! My 1st visit was this week I went to see Matisyahu & I was pleasently surprised. Â The whole theater has been renovated. Â The decor is modern, trendy & artsie which is exactly how a music venue should look in my eyes. Â Every square inch of this place has been carefully designed to keep the whole modern trendy theme very cool! Â Every seat in the place is a "good seat" after seeing a show in this theater I dont ever want to return to MSG or Nassau Col. again I'm spoiled! Â There are about 5 bars so you never miss a second of the show & the staff is pleasent & helpful. Â I agree with the prior review that "this venue fills a much needed void on LI "!!!!!! Â I'm already buying tickets to a few more shows!!
Review Source:The venue is nice,drink prices are high.there should have been more seating and the security is pitiful.Security supervisor Alex Martinez is over zealous,cocky,has a bad attitude and does not know how to talk to people.He is full of himself,stuck up and useless.Its like a group of high school drop outs securing this place.Getting past these guys is a breeze,if not the front door,the back is just as easy.
Review Source:Ooofa. People are really hating on The Paramount.
The Paramount fills the MUCH NEEDED void on Long Island for a midsized concert venue that can attract current acts. Â This will be a place where you tell people 'Hey, I saw those guys at The Paramount" when you see them playing MSG a couple of years later.
The place itself is beautiful. Â Sure it's a little cheesy with the brick and over sized fans but it is clean, modern and really makes you forget you are in the middle of Hton. Â There are 4-5 bars spread throughout the place allowing you to get a drink without missing the show. Â The bars outside of the main room have TVs with a live feed allowing you to see everything you are missing if you need to step out for a hot sec. Â Drink prices are high, but not out of line with other venues. Â Everyone pays $10 a beer at the Nassau Coliseum. Â They are $8 here. Â There are 500 bars in a one block radius that you can pregame at if you want to save cash. Â Before you buy your tix there is a disclaimer telling you it is WILL CALL ONLY. Â So if you have a problem with this, do not buy the tickets. Â Parking in the village is a problem so they provide a free shuttle from a lot across the street from the Hton train station (take the train!).
Get here. Â Rock out!
It's great to have a venue like this on long island again. Â I was a big fan of the Vanderbilt when WLIR owned it back in the day but unfortunately that was short lived. Â Ticket prices seemed reasonable for the two shows that I've seen here (Guster & Bush). Â Drinks are a little pricey so hit up some of the local bars before the show (there's plenty of them). Â For the Guster show the venue set up folding chairs on the main floor and you could pick your seat or you could stand. Â For the Bush show it was standing room only on the main floor. Â Sound quality seemed pretty good and you can easily see the stage.
Review Source:My husband and I have been to the Paramount a few times since it opened; so far, we've had nothing but positive experiences,
The venue's located in the middle of Huntington, so there's no chance of boredom pre-show. Head to a restaurant for dinner or a snack; head to the Book Revue for some browsing.
When you do get to the Paramount, it's all smooth sailing. The will-call people know what they're doing and the security guys are polite and friendly. Tickets are mainly floor, so be prepared to stand for the duration. That said, it's not an enormous venue - every "seat" on the floor is middling to good. I believe there's actual seating in the balcony, but have no clue whether that's a regular section or some sort of VIP area.
Overall, if the act you want to see is at the Paramount, it's worth going.
I'm by far, not the person you go to if you want an idea of a good spot to see a show in.
With that disclaimer, I went to the Paramount with some friends in H-Town (not ho-town, thats Levittown. Â Don't hate, levittownians, ya'll know its true) to see the drop kick murphy's and heres what I think:
1. The seats were comfortable
2. We were one level up and had NO PROBLEM seeing ANYTHING. Â Its probably best to keep me that distance from the floor cause you bet your bippy I would have been all up on that stage and bashing into drunk Irish Men. Â They had some wing seats too that looked pretty dope with tables and stuff. Â But again, our seats were in the center and we had a great view and I was enamoured by all the backdrop changes
3. The bartender with the long hair and the buddy holly glasses? you are SO CUTE if I didn't actually want to see the show I would have been hanging out with you talking about skinny jeans all night
4. The bathrooms are clean - and I'm afraid of public bathrooms.
If you can see a show here - do it. Â If that show happens to be on H-Town's St Patricks day - get there at noon and get blasted, but be prepared to over pay for beer (8$ a beer? Â Really? Â I love you Huntington but you are not the city)
I saw a great cover act, Joplin's Pearl. We had fairly comfortable seating on the side and there was plenty of room to move around. The sound was not good though. On the opening act  it was hard to hear the singers. For Joplin's Pearl, the vocals were positively piercing. Yes, the singer had a strong voice but, in that case, why not turn down the vocals a notch?  While I was the only one literally covering my ears, I did hear other people complain about the volume. I saw sound people sitting at the sound board. What were they doing there if not adjusting the sound?
Tickets were $20, which I think is reasonable. I did not buy drinks so can't rate those.
Went to see Southside Johnny here on February 10th. Tickets are overpriced. There is an aura of unwelcome from the point of entrance on. Took too long to pick up will-call tickets. The "mandatory" cost check strong-armed the willing for $3 at the onset. $12 for a 'mixed' drink at the main bar near the mezzanine, but the bartender was the first friendly employee I met. Not permitted to get to your seat until 'the curtain goes up'. Once there, no one to explain the convoluted arrangement. Constantly harassed to order a second drink I waited until I was ready and then was charged $15 for the same $12 drink I ordered at the bar.
The sound was mediocre to terrible. The stage was too high to be able to see the band from the front row, prime, most expensive seats in the house. All in all, the general consensus among other friends  at the show was 'never again'.
Oh, and the additional tip jars at coat check and in the ladies room was icing on an expensive, tasteless cake.
Truly disappointing for a hardcore fan who has seen this particular band in 30+ venues over the past 12 months alone.
Maybe i'm biased because this venue is 3 minutes from my door but I'm so excited this place exists. They have such a wide variety of acts playing here. Something for everyone.
The ticket prices are sometimes a little much....especially if you're buying tickets online with the crazy fees.
The decor is pretty awesome - and the sound is good.
A welcome and much needed addition to the village!
We went to The Paramount to see a show, and see a show we did. We didn't drink, we didn't hang out in the lobby, we just just took advantage of the fact that they open early to let people mill around and buy drinks at the bar, walked in on the early side, checked our coats (by the way - coat check - yay), and made a beeline for the stage. You see it was my first time seeing DEVO and I wanted to be as close to the front as possible. The tickets were a gift from a friend, so I didn't pay for them, and we had just had a drink at a bar a few blocks away so we didn't get any drinks there. I understand a major complaint of Paramount patrons are the prices. You can see they put a lot of money into revamping and reopening the venue, so I'm sure they just want to make their investment back as soon as possible. Far be it from me to argue their pricing strategies... But if you ask me, which I know you didn't but I'm going to open my big yap anyway, I'd make floor tickets cheaper and VIP more expensive and maybe it would even out if they sold out every single cheaper spot? Who knows. Not I.
The sound was fine (not amazing, but fine), the crowd was really into it, the show was great, the venue looked great, and the only thing that was a little off to me was the screens off to the side showing upcoming artists portraits and dates as well as some kind of bizarre "Facebook is loading" image which didn't make much sense to someone who knows what Facebook actually looks like. Come to think of it, that was especially odd.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing another show in this venue to see if I need to update my review any. It's hard to be upset about much of anything when you're at a DEVO show.
The Paramount is 100% overhype and 100% disappointment.
Although I moved away from my hometown of Huntington, NY a few years ago, I still wax nostalgic for the days of my youth when the primary venues in the area were the Vanderbilt and the Downtown. Â I was still living on LI when the Vanderbilt closed and the Downtown was it, but once that closed no other venue really stepped in to house mid-level national acts and larger local acts wanted to play for local crowds.
With news of The Paramount coming in, nearly everyone I knew whether they still were living on the Island or not was excited for a legitimate live music venue coming and already drawing major acts that may otherwise skip over LI in favor of the city. Â The website's photos display a venue with a really cool industrial vibe and a sense that the place really has a fresh look and was ready to rock every patron's socks off.
Alas, the "vibe" is all The Paramount has going for it as I found out after attending a much anticipated Brand New show on November 27th with my brother.
My list of gripes is pretty long and are along the lines of what others have said thus far:
1. The show was will call only (many shows here are). Â Yes, it sold out extremely quickly (it's a local band that has not played many shows in years...was this not expected?) but prices were high and on sale months before the show. Â Plans change. Â If I had been unable to attend, my two tickets would have gone completely to waste because no name changes were allowed and I would have been out nearly $100. Â I work in the secondary ticket market and this not being able to access your tickets is absurd. Â I'm a fan. Â Let me get my ticket, transfer it if necessary, and not have to deal with a long line to obtain it. Â Oh, your whole party isn't with you? Â You're stuck outside waiting for that last person. Â Hope someone in your group of six isn't stuck in traffic for hours... Â To the venue's credit, they moved the line quickly and were polite outside (inside they weren't friendly).
2. Show time was 8:00 pm per the Paramount's site but the first opener was done with most of their set by the time I got in with my brother at 7:45 pm. Â What if we were fans of that band and wanted to see them? Â Please make the show times clear.
3. Learn how to manage social media. Â The screens on the side of the stages are a nice touch for those who have tickets in the back of the mezzanine section to see the show, but cut me a break. Â Someone is putting up their personal Facebook account to display the Paramount's page between sets and just hitting "refresh" to show new posts? Â It was awesome when some random girl IMd whoever owned the Facebook account that was logged in and he kept trying to close her IM. Â Even better? Â The post of a hairy penis that eventually got posted and blasted onto the two screens, garnering a huge groan from the crowd. Â Use Twitter if you must do things this way.
4. The sound for the first two bands, although I did not enjoy them, was fine enough. Â I did not have trouble hearing the bands. Â The second band was probably too loud but I'll take too loud over the muffled, distorted, and dare-I-say INAUDIBLE first four songs that Brand New played. Â I've seen this band at least five times before over the past ten years and I know that they are not muffled or overly distorted live to the point that you have no idea what songs are playing. Â It was so difficult to get into the show and the expansive space of the Paramount eventually became a major disadvantage as any sound the band was able to make was lost in the cavernous space. Â Eventually the sound improved to just mediocre. Â (The Facebook page post-show was loaded with "the sound sucks" types of posts so I know I wasn't the only one. Â My brother agreed as well.)
On the good side:
1. The Paramount runs a trolley from the Huntington train station to the venue. Â It's a nice touch for those who are using the train to get the venue or for those who are too lazy to utilize the parking lots in downtown Huntington. Â I will give the place props for this cool idea.
2. Â There are lots of bars. Â I have no idea what they cost but I didn't want to know because I am sure it is a lot and the pours are crappy.
3. The space is beautiful. Â The sightlines from the floor are perfect--no obstructions anywhere unless someone tall stands in front of you, but even in a sold out crowd the place is not hot at all and there is plenty of room to move around.
...but overall, the SOUND SUCKS, tickets are expensive, and my entire experience here was ruined by the fact that I had more fun blasting Brand New in my car on my drive down to LI from Boston. Â At least I could hear.
Until The Paramount can at least get a grasp on the most important aspect of what a live music venue needs, a decent sound system, I will never be going back and will continue to wax nostalgic for the days of my teen years where the Vanderbilt and the Downtown reigned.
Went to see Brand New here 11/27. I got there at 8:15, hoping to walk right in, as doors were at 6:30. There was a huge line to wait on because every ticket was willcall for no reason.
I had loge box 203 row A tickets. The seats were not set up like they were on ticket master, showing that mine was almost against the railing, instead, every chair was over 3 feet from the rail.
What this means is that every seat in row A is obstructed, but they do not sell it as such. also the seats are not angled at all. Â Even if i wanted to stand up, the rail is just short enough that you can't lean on it safely.
I tried to go to the floor to improve my situation, but the more expensive, reserved seating tickets don't give you access to the floor.
Additionally, the sound in this place was god awful. This is probably because they, instead of going for acoustics, went for better visual aesthetics: Â the entire rafter system is exposed and lit up to look "cool" and/or "rustic", forgetting that having such a high ceiling will cause the sound to bounce all over the place. The first 4-5 songs sounded atrocious due to the bass doing this.
I Will never go back.
It seems like this place is trying to book some decent acts so far, hopefully they can keep it up. Â It's nice being able to drive home after a concert and not have to take a train or subway. Â The close proximity to my house is the only thing this place has going for it.
I really don't like the overall vibe of this place. Â It's sort of like a venue you might see as you play Guitar Hero. Â The red/purple lighting is an odd choice and the brick walls seem a bit too "new." Â I understand that this venue is brand new, but it really lacks that weathered look that so many great venues possess. Â Concertgoers should start marking up those beautiful brick walls with graffiti because this place has ZERO personality. Â I also understand that you are in the business to make money, but is it really necessary to bombard everyone with advertisements for your stupid money grab "after party" and your overpriced drink specials? Â We bought tickets to see a good show, not a bartender juggling flaming glasses of alcohol.
Another thing...this is not Madison Square Garden, you do not need video screens broadcasting the show.
Saw Warren Haynes last Saturday and the Paramount was the perfect venue for it. The floor/stage area kinda reminded me of Irving Plaza. They did an incredible job with the space, the IMAC was one of my favorite venue's to enjoy a show & as long as the Paramount books the acts I love, I'll be back.
Only issue I had was with the bar. At $9 a beer I expect the entire beer to be poured, I witnessed my bartender consistently dumping beers into cups and when the head reached the top of the cup he'd stop pouring and serve the beers. I called him on it and when he went to pour what was left he wound up just giving me the can. Â It wasn't even like they were that busy.
I thought the sound was great, maybe a little bass heavy. Easily fell right back into one of my favorite venues on Long Island. And you can't beat the town of Huntington, so many choices within a few blocks.
10.11.11 - Overall The Paramount was a great venue. Â They had at least 3 bars that i noticed, plus waitress service if you had a seat. Â One of the waitresses even said that she would come around with Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches later!
I was sat in the wrong seats at first due to a mistake on the usher's part. Â Someone who worked there showed us to our correct seats and said that if the show didn't sell out, that he would come back and get me and my best friend for VIP seating. Â My thoughts were (yeah. right!) Â About half way through the first band the guy came back and got us, and sat us right next to the stage!! Â AWESOME!!
Bathrooms were clean.
There is a designated smoking section once you get in the theater.
I would suggest going for 2 for 1 drinks across the street for happy hour before going into the venue, as the drinks are mush more expensive. Â $10 vs $28 for 2 Red Bull and Vodka.
General admission looks very crowded and depending on the band, you could get knocked into. Â I would suggest getting a seat.
With a few friends in tow, we entered The Paramount last night for the Bush and Chevelle with Filter concert. The show was definitely a contender for 2011's best show of the year. All 3 performances were phenomenal, with Bush in particular cranking things up to 11!
All in all, the venue proved to be a solid, albeit smaller (capacity-wise) contender against the many mainstays in Manhattan such as Roseland, Terminal 5, Irving Plaza, etc. One thing that I hope the venue would address is the overall balance the acoustics. On several occasions, the bass and guitars overshadowed the vocals. Someone must've been listening when concert lovers from Long Island cried out for a decent performance space located closer to home. Getting into Manhattan in time for an opening act can sometimes require more logistical planning than a safari excursion when you work on the island & the only way into the city are the LIRR or braving rush hour traffic.
With ample parking nearby, and the Huntington train station just minutes away, catching a show after a long day at the office just became a much more manageable task with The Paramount (Their pick-up/drop-off trolley that travels between the venue & the train station was a nice touch!)
Drinkers beware: While bars line both sides of the venue, as well as outside the entrance to the GA area, at The Paramount, every night is a $9 beer night. Better pre-game if you aim to imbibe.
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