Guest E.C Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hello,Got a couple shows on the horizon I am booking, and I was looking for somewhere other than Tunnels/Drummonds. Was looking for somewhere reasonably sized, but also quite cheap to hire. Some options have already been eliminated (East Neuk/Malt Mill/Portals/Project Slogan) so I'm looking for some smaller venues that I could put a show on at.Any help appreciated. Teabags, what's the scoop with the Palace of Crust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemeasmile Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 have you enquired about cellar 35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Not as yet, wasnt sure how much they charged. I will give them a buzz though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Not as yet, wasnt sure how much they charged. I will give them a buzz though.They're dead good... in the past all I've needed to do was supply a deposit which I got back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig9590 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Cellar 35 don't like LOUD gigs, just so you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eupraxia Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Do you require somewhere that has a decent PA available, or is this something you can provide?The annoying thing about most great spaces for gigs is that they don't have a PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemeasmile Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Cellar 35 don't like LOUD gigs, just so you knowYeah we played quite a funny one when a woman came down from upstairs and turned the PA off somehow thinking it would turn the band off as well. So yeah, be wary of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yeah we played quite a funny one when a woman came down from upstairs and turned the PA off somehow thinking it would turn the band off as well. So yeah, be wary of that.That's amazing. Did she get a "WAAAYYYYYY" when her face was one of realisation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Matt Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 If there is a chance I can throw my hat in the ring then please consider me I'll P.M you with more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yeah we played quite a funny one when a woman came down from upstairs and turned the PA off somehow thinking it would turn the band off as well. So yeah, be wary of that.awesome. a member of staff, or a punter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemeasmile Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 awesome. a member of staff, or a punter?Member of staff, pretty sure she was the bar manager from upstairs in the noose & monkey. Why the fuck do they allow themselves to be bookable for gigs then complain about noise, if they only want acoustic acts they should say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonhenry Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Because if you keep it at a sane level, they are cool with an electric band. It's the guy in a flat upstairs that's the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Because if you keep it at a sane level, they are cool with an electric band. It's the guy in a flat upstairs that's the problem.I could put that into pet hates thread. If you've got any issues with noise, you shouldn't be a venue. I know soundproofing is mega pricey and all but the acceptable level at some venues is shocking.* A loud band should be able to play loud.*not a clue what it's like at C35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonhenry Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I could put that into pet hates thread. If you've got any issues with noise, you shouldn't be a venue. I know soundproofing is mega pricey and all but the acceptable level at some venues is shocking.* A loud band should be able to play loud.*not a clue what it's like at C35They are up front about the volume thing when you book the gig. If you show up and play too loud after they've warned you, it's your fault. But it's a small room too, and if you play too loud it sounds like shit in there. Pull it back a bit and the acoustics are great. Even for an electric band.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 They are up front about the volume thing when you book the gig. If you show up and play too loud after they've warned you, it's your fault. But it's a small room too, and if you play too loud it sounds like shit in there. Pull it back a bit and the acoustics are great. Even for an electric band....Aye, it's all fine and well if they warn you etc. It's just the whole notion of a place that plays music having to be noise regulated I don't like. I suppose the amount of places with zero sound issues is limited but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Seas, Starry played Cellar 35 and we had no noise complaints and we're bloody loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig9590 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 To be fair it was quite a load Metal/Crust gig i played a while back and the staff were fuming about it and we kept the sound to an as acceptable as possible level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qzdiablo Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 is this the broken oath/in decades decline gig someone brought a rubber ring and a chandelier got smashed?c35 were always very careful to check what kind of bands they were putting on after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I think they've changed management since that gig haven't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Last time I was in Cellar they had some kinda wierd techno night on - new management trying new things to pull more punters.I've never been back. It's a shame because I fucking love the place but IMO they need to sort their shit out when it comes to gigs. Lose the piece of shit house drum kit and either upgrade it or tell promoters to supply one because anyone playing that sounds like cock. It could be an amazing little venue, I caught the Hijacks there and it was an ace night. It just feels like they are trying to do the quiet, quanit little pub while still being a venue. That'd work if they only did acoustic gigs but as it is they are far too erratic in their bookings IMO. They should carve out a niche and stay there.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Last time I was in Cellar they had some kinda wierd techno night on - new management trying new things to pull more punters.I don't think the pub itself does the bookings. They just make it available for hire by promoters to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I don't think the pub itself does the bookings. They just make it available for hire by promoters to use.True enough but when I was chatting to one of the staff (might have been a promoter though..) about it they said something to the effect that the venue were trying to branch out a bit..xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 So...? I'm getting a strong "dont book Cellar 35" vibe from this.Any more ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 So...? I'm getting a strong "dont book Cellar 35" vibe from this.Any more ideas?I'd push with a more "talk to the management about exactly what you're after/expecting before you do, but they are worth talking to" is the vibe I'd like to give out.Not sure about how it qualifies for being 'small' but tunnel 2 is maybe an option...?xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 So...? I'm getting a strong "dont book Cellar 35" vibe from this.Any more ideas?I've never had any problems with Cellar 35. Tunnel 2 is a good shout and even more so since the soundsystem upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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