Town Ballroom

Absolutely awesome venue! The sound system is top notch! There isn't a bad view in the whole place, and the set up allows a lot of people to fit inside while still giving off an intimate vibe. Probably one of my favorite venues ever.

I drive from Rochester to Buffalo if there is a show I really want to see because as other people have put it...there is always a great view the way that the venue is set up.  This is my favorite music venue in upstate NY. The bartenders are awesome and the drinks are not overpriced. I always get a great place to stand, the people work there have methods to their madness and get stuff done. Stage prep is great, acoustics are awesome and I never have to worry about "getting inbetween the speakers" to actually hear the artist.

The Town Ballroom has been one of my favorite venues since I was in high school and first started going to shows. Not only do they get great acts to come to Buffalo, they provide an awesome environment for enjoying them. It's located right near Shea's and the Chippewa area.

They're pretty good about getting people in quickly, which is especially nice for the cold Buffalo weather. They have a guy or two checking IDs and handing out wristbands in the line, then another guy and usually a woman to check bags, etc. If you're ticket is will-call, you have to go inside to get it. The first area is a huge room with a full bar and a few tables, restrooms, coat check, band merchandise, etc. The will-call ticket line is at the opposite end of the door so it helps reduce the clutter. All the employees were nice and seemed to be mostly enjoying their jobs.

Bartenders were pretty friendly considering it's a venue bar. It's $4 for a domestic beer (they only have bottles) and also $4 for well mixed drinks, which isn't too bad.

The actual main room, where the bands play, is the best part about this place (obviously). There are three tiers -- one main floor, and two tiers higher up with railings that allow for better viewing. There are two bars in this area as well.

The sound is good, as it should be. There's always a good light set-up, whether it's the bands lights/props or the Town Ballroom. They have a big disco ball that I've only seen them use once, though I'm sure it's used for special occasions.

I'm hoping this place never closes. (The Buffalo Icon, never forget!)