There’s been a lot of music venue activity happening around town. Here’s a couple articles about the new music venues that have opened so far…
Music Box (on the West Bank of the Flats)
I’ve been able to see a couple shows so far in this venue. The seating for me is nice... for shows that you should be seated for. It becomes a challenge with upbeat shows.
"This is the first show I've covered at the new venue on the west bank of Cleveland's Flats. It is a beautiful, wonderful place. The supper club is elegant, in an industrial sort of way, and the forced camaraderie from what I call a 'Benihana-style'' seating – all the tables have six seats, so you're almost definitely going to be seated next to a stranger – is actually a plus."
(Via. Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle fill Music Box with songs and stories (Concert review) | cleveland.com)
Bevy in Birdtown (formerly the Winchester)
I have yet to see a show here (or even go) but I’ll be excited to see what they’ve done with this space.
"New owners Patty Lim and Beth Scebbi of New Century Builders have completely refreshed the space. The bar area has new flooring, a new ceiling, fresh paint and custom-designed lighting crafted from old wine bottles. There are eight draft beer lines, and a new kitchen will allow for a full-service menu that is scheduled to start sometime in October.
'We felt that Madison Avenue is really going to be taking over,' says Lim. 'Detroit Avenue is at its peak, and this is the next phase of development in Lakewood.'"
(Via. new owners transform winchester music hall into the bevy with live music and food)