Wonderful lineups and a great sound sytem. Â The only drawbacks are that it gets very very hot in there. Â They need better climate control--they do not run the A/C in non-summer months and they really should. Â The last time the fans were not even turning and people were sweating. Â Do not wear a sweater! Â And for vegetarians the food choices are weak. Â The table seating is great (and the BYOB is nice) but when they get top names and have just the chairs set up it can get pretty uncomfortable. Â Love the folk acts myself.
Review Source:This venue is a mixed bag.
The good: Â
They always bring in top notch talent. Â The acoustics are excellent.
The bad: Â
The seating arrangements are terrible, absolutely terrible. Â I've been there when they've set up cafe-style seating, with tables. Â That works fairly well. Â More often however, Â there are rows of chairs. I hate that layout, absolutely hate it.
If there are sit down performers, and very often that's what you're getting, Â then forget it. If you're not in the front row you're not going to see much. Â If they insist on continuing with this crappy arrangment then they should consider sloping the floor, or raising the stage. Â Often the audience consists of other musicians, and we love to see what the hands are doing. Â So we can try to steal a lick or two for ourselves. Â In this venue you can't do that. Â Even non-musicians want to see what they're hearing, Â otherwise what is the point? Â May as well stay home and listen to a CD.
The other problem with the rows of folding chairs is that you're often sitting on top of others swilling wine and chomping on food. Â Not a fan of that, especially if the performance is on the quieter side of things. Â Imagine yourself jammed into the middle seat on an airplane during snack time, that's your Tupelo experience.
This should be a 5 star joint. Â It's not, and it's entirely due to the crappy seating layout that they usually use.. Â It's bad enough that I won't go back until they fix the problem. Â It's been like this for so long that they don't seem to realize they have a problem. Â They do. Â They have great acts, but those acts usually are performing at other venues on these same tours. Â People need to complain more, and stop buying tickets here until they fix it.
The Tupelo Music Hall is a great small music venue. Big enough to attract great entertainment yet small enough so that all seats are good seats. If you live within a 50 mile radius, don't miss your favorite artist when they come by. John Sebastian was great on the night we went - with his amazing guitar & lyrics and his hilarious storytelling. Â I really enjoyed hearing those Lovin Spoonful tunes and the bluesy/roots music as well. Â This was like having a sampling of Greenwich Village - right here in Londonderry NH.
Review Source:Hate to spoil the party but this place just isn't ready for prime time. Â Great sized place, but the seating arrangement and BYOB policy has to be updated.
First, the seating: I was in row "H." Â Now the seat rows are designated by a piece of masking tape affixed the last chair on the aisle. Â Kind of amateur. Â Now the chairs are a mishmash of hardwood chairs, metal chairs with padding and some folding chairs. Â Not a big deal except for the fact that the padded metal chairs are about 2" lower than the wooden chairs, and get this... they put the taller chairs in front. Â So if you are unlucky enough to get assigned a metal chair you have a 2" disadvantage. Â And if you are under 6' (like most women) and you get one of the shorter chairs, you have a very slim chance to see the act on stage. Â My wife had one of the shorter chairs. Â I had to crane my neck to see the performance all night and my wife saw nothing. Â I am over 6 foot. Â Simple, temporary solution would be to put the shorter chairs in the front most rows. Â Duh.
More on the chairs... The hardwood chairs are just that, hard wood. Â If you plan to stay for a show longer than 30 min expect a very uncomfortable show. Â My butt was numb. Â
I also have to mention the BYOB policy. Â This is a very small venue. Â You can hear everything. Â I mean everything. Â And you can count on people bringing in all kinds of glass bottles filled with their beer, wine, etc. which is fine, except for the hard, concrete floor. Â So you get all kinds of people dropping cups, knocking over beer bottles, putting wine bottles down. Â During the show last night, Colin Hay was interrupted, and reacted to several people doing just that. Â He was ticked off and he let the patrons know of his displeasure with several pauses and priceless scowls of displeasure. Â
Tupelo, you guys have something special just waiting to happen up there in Londonderry, you just need the right person working there to make some decisions, look the place over and make some serious changes. Â Once those changes are made I will come back. Â Until then, I will have to check the tour dates and catch an earlier or later show for the act I am looking to attend.
Yep, this is a winner.
I went to the Tupelo on March 19th to see Sarah Jarosz and Lera Lynn, who were both pretty amazing, but that's not what the review's about.
Starting with the parking, there is some limited parking available on-site, which is available if you get there early enough. The two parking attendants were ultra-friendly and didn't laugh at my pathetic attempts to back into a spot. I can't speak to any other parking locations, but there were some options (albeit of murky legality) next door.
The place is very cozy. As you can probably tell by the pictures, the performance area is a small room that could probably fit 250 or so. There was a snack bar area, and while I didn't have any food, a lot of it looked good enough to steal. In the rear, there was a small holding area that led to their two bathrooms (unisex), the merchandise table, and their wine/beer basement (not sure if it was closed that night or not). I will say, two bathrooms for 250 people was a bit skimpy and I saw a line every time I walked by the area, but at least they are nice bathrooms.
For the actual concert experience, it's largely positive. Taking advice from prior reviews, I tried to be considerate of my fellow concertgoers by grabbing a seat on the end of a row so no one had to look over my head (considering my height that can be challenging). Even so, since I was in the second row, it was easily the closest I've been to the stage for a live show. The sight lines were really good and unless you have someone physically blocking you or you are at an ultra-shallow angle (first row, very end), you're going to see the show well. The sound was also very well done, albeit with an occasional quirk: loud without being too loud, with very nice acoustics.
I kept this at four stars for a few reasons. First, the seats are a bit uncomfortable. I was there for three hours and was up and down a lot, and I was hurting a bit by the end. Second, since it's so small/intimate and independent, the prices skew a bit higher. Sarah Jarosz was a bargain at $20 and the $20 tag matched her other local shows, but you should be prepared to drop $100+ for a pair of tickets to some of the more established, senior artists (Joan Osborne was $60 per ticket, the Mickey Hart Band was $65). The nice part about this is that you get to avoid Ticketmaster, so if you dislike them, at least your money is going right to the source.
With all of that said, I really did like the Tupelo, and I have no reservations about going back if another one of my favorite artists would go there.
Tupelo Music Hall is first class all the way. Â State of the art sound system, nice atmosphere, the staff are professional, Â and great food available at both locations in Vermont and New Hampshire. Â I'm 20 miles north of Burlington Vermont, but I'll drive 100 miles to White River or 180 miles in NH to see concerts at Tupelo. That should tell you something. Â Not to mention you get up front a personal with the artists. Â
I prefer White River, but my wife prefers NH. Â So, there you have it.
Tupelo is such a gem. I have been to numerous shows here. The accoustics are amazing. I brought wine and snacks for our group and stored everything neatly under my seat. I have always had so much fun and cant believe this place is in my parents back yard :) Very intimate setting. Highly recommended. If you would like to eat dinner, beforehand, I suggest Whippersnappers or The Homestead Tavern. Both are close by and yummy.
Review Source:Fabulous venue with excellent acoustics and sound system, friendly personable staff, great lil' wine and microbrew package store underneath and butt-killing wood chairs if you sit in the first few rows (Quit whinin'! Just bring a pillow!).
New Hampshire's response to my request for a bit o' live music heaven here on Earth. I love this place!
I just saw the English Beat here last week. AMAZING venue. totally took me off guard... it was like seeing the band in my living room. The fact that it is also a BYOB was a huge plus. we were able to bring in our own beer without a hassle. The club staff seems to enjoy the shows as much as the audience which really makes for a fun time. Since the Beat is a dance band the volume could have been up a notch but it did not take away from the show. A friend that has been here many times said that some of the blues shows have been too loud...so i guess there is a happy medium. I left the show with a handful of schedules to hand out to friends. definitely going back. by the way... the English Beat were kick butt ! Dave Wakeling has not lost a step and played all the favorites from the English Beat, Special Beat and General Public Days. Fun for all !
Review Source:Having seen at least five shows here, it's no surprise that Tupelo Music Hall has been awarded New Hampshire Magazine's "Best Small Venue" designation for the last five years. An intimate space with excellent acoustics, it's always a pleasure to see anyone from George Winston to Roomfull of Blues to Eddie From Ohio fill the Tupelo's 150 to 250 seats (the number and arrangement varies by type of performance). Add to this an excellent ability to attract diverse and talented performers, and one finds a truly remarkable and rewarding venue nestled in southern New Hampshire.
For a small fee ($3 per person at last check), guests are permitted to bring their own alcohol, while the Tupelo supplies cups, corkscrews, and bottle openers. If one wasn't aware of this, a specialty wine and beer store now occupies the lower level. Depending on the show and seating arrangement, food is sometimes sold in the performance space as well.
My only complaint, which the venue as a whole easily overcomes, is that the unpadded, wooden chairs become rather uncomfortable over long periods. Regular patrons know this and often bring their own seat cushions.
Just did some standup comedy here opening for Jimmy Walsh and PJ Thibodeau - what a fun place! Really unassuming when you first pull up to it - it's sort of out in the burbs and it looks like somebody's mansion. But once you're inside, it's a state-of-the-art venue where tons of famous people have played. It's intimate (200-300 seats, I'd say), and it's BYOB (luckily there's a beer/wine store downstairs). The crowd was great and so was the staff. The sound was better than any gig I've ever played. The lights were a little bright (couldn't see the crowd) but that didn't bother me much. Very psyched to check out the new Tupelo they're opening on 10/01/10 in White River Junction, VT.
Review Source:This is a small music hall in londonderry just off exit 4 (coming from the north, take a right off the exit then about a mile down another right and it is right there).
The acoustics here are impeccable as it was built specifically for concerts and it shows.
I have seen two shows here (Chad Perrone both times... a phenominal artist for those who are interested) and both were great.
It is a BYOB location (though I think you can purchase too) so pack a cooler if you are so inclined.
The ticket prices are very reasonable (you can see the schdule and prices at their web site: <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tupelohalllondonderry.com%2F&s=d8d697aa3ce2876115ce1dfa9c6a65f0f5ead20c295dadd164666b45615b3646" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.tupelohalllon…</a> )
The parking (if you are one of the later ones arriving) is in the grass but we had a volvo and it had no trouble making it in and out.
This is a great time with great soound and a nice small venue atmosphere! Two thumbs up!
Absolutely LOVE this place!!!
I saw Mat Kearney on Tuesday and it was amazing. I was in the 5th row and still had a perfectly clear shot of him. The sound system is unbelievable. I think one of my favorite advantages of Tupelo is that it's BYOB. With a Beer/wine cellar downstairs this is the perfect idea.
Jane Carrey opened for Mat Kearney and her voice was beautiful. It wasn't until later on that I found out she's actually Jim Carrey's daughter! After the show you're able to meet the artists and it's one of the best parts. I am going to look into becoming a VIP member. Even if you do not know the artists playing, it's a great place to go, hang out, have a couple of beers with friends and just relax. I would recommend Tupelo to anyone who appreciates good music. They're also opening a new location in Vermont which I'm sure will be a HUGE success!!
If you want to see a show at a venue that's not to crowded, not to pretentious and with a sound system that does the artist justice get on their mailing list and become a regular every time your in the great state of New Hampshire. it's BYOB and their is a wine store in the basement where the girls will even sell you their personnel glassware if you smile nicely. Seriously the acts are worth the time, the price is right and the venue rocks. Make sure you pay them a visit.
Review Source:For New Hampshire this place is pretty decent; good sound, nice room, intimate setting, great alcohol selection, small sandwich bar.
The downfalls... there are 2 chair setups tables (like on the site) and and in arched rows (what I experienced), the floor is flat and the so it is difficult to see over the patron in front of you. Half of the chairs are wood and half are padded, Neither are even remotely comfortable.
I do intend to go back but I will sit farther back (the rear half has the padded seats, row i and behind) and definitely bring a pad for the chair.
The man surprised me with Ryan Montbleau acoustic set tickets at Tupelo -- wasn't too hard, considering this phenomenal venue is a diamond in the rough. Â Literally, there is nothing else around here.
We had dinner at one of the mom and pop joints that makes really awesome tuna melts on supermarket bread with Kraft singles that somehow taste way better than what you would make at home with the same ingredients. Â Then onto Tupelo.
Perfect place for an acoustic set. Great sound, BYOB policy, and they don't overcrowd it so you can actually enjoy the music. Â Staff is great and friendly, and you can tell they are as in love with the venue as any of the concert-goers. Â They do sell food here, and it looked pretty decent but not cheap -- trust me, find the mom and pop. But I would definitely drive back for a show here!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
They have amazing bands play here. Â It is a small venue - very intimate and wonderful!
They serve dessert and have a BYOB policy. Â My friend and I went to a show here and got the chocolate cake and went downstairs to the wine cellar and bought a bottle of delicious port. Â Had a couple of glasses and took the rest home. Â
My favourite band will be playing there again next month. Â The Cowboy Junkies don't just play anywhere. Â
I SIMPLY ADORE TUPELO MUSIC HALL!!!!!!!!!!
We drove right by the Tupelo the first time, as it looks like an old white farmhouse with a porch wrapped around the front.  Inside, it has an old New England home, or even a churchy  feel, but dark,  with open beams above, folding chairs, a small bar and snack area at the back where you can get pizza, chili, nachos, salads and soups, co-ed bathrooms.  Intimate room.  We saw Johnny Winter and also John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers there this year.  Very good shows at reasonable admission, BYOB with a $3 charge.  A little out of the way, but it's nice to step out of a bar after a rowdy show and smell the pine trees and see the stars...and maybe get lost on the dark roads.
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