Rock Band in a real bar?

[everlongkc]

Just wondering if this game was being played in a bar or pool hall somewhere other than someones living room. I live in Kansas City and haven't seen anything like it here yet, but what about other cities? I can see how this would replace the blah blah karaoke nights.:)

[toad3000]

Yes, there are some bars that do this. I've heard tell of a bar in Riverside, NJ (close to me) that has Rock Band nights every Monday night. I know plenty of other bars that do Guitar Hero nights, so it's really only a matter of time.

[Tnemec]

I have heard( cannot confirm) that Side Pockets out on 7 HWY in Bonner Springs has it as well as the Chop House??( The steak house/ bull riding reasturant in Legends) has it as well.....

[MartyMcFly]

Does anyone know about the Boston area? You'd think there might be since the company is Boston based, and the HMX artists are all in the area as well.

I would definitely rock out at a bar after knockin down a few!

[capndan]

iv been to guitar hero nights at bars/pubs/clubs before i havent scene rockband

[navanb]

Yes, in Indiana

[Steef]

Karaoke with a twist!
I've heard of some in Toronto, never SEEN them though.

[iammoj]

Everlong,

Saddle ranch down at the legends mall does it on sunday nights at 9. I don't think they do the whole band deal. Its just guitars. 1v1 tourney for 100bucks. They do rockband songs or GH3 ive only been a couple of times.

[Jonas]

I think this would be a nightmare for parts and waiting, considering how easily the guitars and drumsets break, but would be very fun.

If I was the bartender I might get annoyed due to the limited amount of songs available, and hearing the same ones over and over again, but would be very fun in a year or so when there are 200+ songs.

[kicknit1023]

Yes, rockband is in bars in various cities. I am actually hosting a rockband tournament in St. Louis. check out warfactory.net for info. We are doing a fundraiser event April 17th, then a Rock around St. Louis Event this summer hosted by Growlers Pub. Email kicknit1023@gmail.com if you would like more info

[maskofskin]

There's a club that did it here on Sundays, but I'm not sure if they still do it or not.

[Rock_Band_Night]

There is already a thread on this topic. There is also a google map with the locations listed. Check my sig for a link to the Confirmed Bar Nights thread.

[FiveseveN]

i played at a local bar once with my friend, but only because it was snowing really badly and the REAL BAND never showed.

so my dad called me and told me they had rock band there and a bunch of drunks were playing crappy music so he brought my friend and i there and we were amusing drunk adults for about 4-5 hours on a big screen and Very nice/expensive sound equipment. it was fun.

[memphus]

there is a bar in my city that has a free-entry poker tournament every wednesday night. for when you get knocked out, they have rock band set up on a massive projection screen and wired through the bars sound system, so that is the music you hear playing. oh, and there is strippers onstage throughout the whole night. there is one rule though: vocals must set their mic volume to zero.

[TheRevRund]

I've been hosting a monthly ROCK BAND Jam Session at a Toronto bar called Rockie Raccoons since March 2008.

Everyone is welcome. No cover. Xbox 360 compatible.

=======================
ROCK BAND Video Game Jam Session

UPCOMING DATES: June 7, July 5

TIME: 9:00 PM

Rockie Raccoons
2579 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The first Saturday of each month, anywhere from 20 to 100 aspiring rock legends and their groupies descend upon Rockie Raccoons show off their chops and rock out.

The event has garnered attention from the Canadian Press and CBC's The National, and as the success of Guitar Hero and Rock Band video games spread so does the number of participants.

The event is run much like a karaoke night. Request slips are distributed and individuals or full 'bands' take the stage to perform 1 to 3 songs per set on their choice of guitar, bass, vocals, or drums.

There is no minimum skill requirement and everyone is welcome to perform.

If a group is less than four people the free instruments will be assumed by members of the jam session's 'House Band' or ensure the stage is always full.

There is also a tug-o-war round in which individual contestants compete head-to-head for prizes.

All equipment is provided. The event is Xbox 360 compatible for those who want to bring their customized guitars.

Images, video, and news clips available at http://www.SemiSolidMedia.com/Rock_Band

[asatira]

Yes, there are some bars that do this. I've heard tell of a bar in Riverside, NJ (close to me) that has Rock Band nights every Monday night. I know plenty of other bars that do Guitar Hero nights, so it's really only a matter of time.

yes Dexters in Riverside. NJ has Karaoke and Rock Band Wednesday nights. There are also 2 places that do rockband nights in Montclair and PassaicNew Jersey. Over 21 obviously due to the setting. My friend was there again last night to place RB

[avalanchemike55]

yeah me and my friend yrdaddy are going to host rockband in denver at araps on wednesday nights. should be lots of fun. also there has been a few others in denver to host some events. I think will see alot more bars picking up rockband in the future.

[Tempest8]

Oh Yes! many places here in the Southern California Area on Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays! See you out there next time!...

[guitalex2007]

There's a strip joint turned bar that does this back home but only once a month or so.

[fatalvendetta]

As opposed to... a fake bar?

[GameRansoM]

No, as opposed to a surreal bar (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l172/RansomGS/SurrealBar.jpg). ;)

Oh, and good job with the thread bump, people. May as well share.
Denver area has two instances per week of Rock Band in "real bars"... and two others in REAL restaurants! :D (clicky (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59115))

:cool:

[Tempest8]

Went to a ROCK BAND gathering at The Good Nite bar in North Hollywood on Mondays!...

[Mortis14]

any one living the So-Cal area and wanting to attend a Rock Band event check out www.rockent.com for info. I've been there a few times and its a fun place, so come join us.

[HeroGear]

The infamous Clubhouse here in Dallas (for those that don't know it's a totally nude BYOB club owned by Pantera) They just started two weeks ago doing RB on Monday nights from 10pm-2am. The first week they gave away tickets to Ozzfest, and last week we won free cover for our band for the next two weeks (cover is $25) You only have to be 18 to go in a nude bar (ya, makes a lot of sense) but 21 to bring in alcohol. It's been a lot of fun, you don't have to play on expert (hell, the girls even get up and try to play, they haven't made it through a song yet, but nobody seems to mind :D) and you don't have to have a whole band, you can even get the DJ, managers, and the strippers all to play with you. We are still working on Vinnie, so far he just likes to sit on his couch and watch, but I think we'll get him on the drums soon.

[Kobal2]

There's a strip joint turned bar that does this back home but only once a month or so.

That's like the discount rockstar experience. Naked groupies you pay for, plastic guitars, and cheap beer instead of blow :D

Best bar ever.

[rockent.com]

any one living the So-Cal area and wanting to attend a Rock Band event check out www.rockent.com for info. I've been there a few times and its a fun place, so come join us.

Thanks Mortis! I love you!;) Hope to see you guys tomorrow night!! Last one until RB2! Oh wait... actually, I think we're doing a Rock Band Hip Hop show the week after that... we might have some performer coming... I'll let y'all know... but just in case... see you tomorrow right???

[indyschenk]

asatira
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Originally Posted by toad3000
Yes, there are some bars that do this. I've heard tell of a bar in Riverside, NJ (close to me) that has Rock Band nights every Monday night. I know plenty of other bars that do Guitar Hero nights, so it's really only a matter of time.

yes Dexters in Riverside. NJ has Karaoke and Rock Band Wednesday nights. There are also 2 places that do rockband nights in Montclair and PassaicNew Jersey. Over 21 obviously due to the setting. My friend was there again last night to place RB


Where in Riverside, NJ is Dexter's? I cannot find it anywhere.

[Tempest8]

I know that there is no GUITAR HERO/ROCK BAND bars in Riverside, CA! But there are a few PC labs in that area that have Guitar Hero/Rock Band!...

[rockent.com]

I know that there is no GUITAR HERO/ROCK BAND bars in Riverside, CA! But there are a few PC labs in that area that have Guitar Hero/Rock Band!...

Haha.. I think he meant Riverside, NJ Tempy... miss you!=)

[flynlion]

Rock City Tavern in Rock Hill South Carolina does RB nights about once a month or so, usually on a Saturday. And yes this place is a "real bar" LoL. A bit too real on some nights :D

[Zep4life]

There is a rockband night in Boston with the HMX guys at a bar called rivergods. I've been to it, it was a good time and all the HMX guys seemed pretty cool, down to earth people.

[SeanPlive]

Question for anyone hosting Rock Band nights...
How are you splitting your Xbox or PS to several Tv's? A tuner or something else?

[Tempest8]

There was one last night @ The Moonshadow Lounge in North Hollywood, CA!...

[GameRansoM]

Question for anyone hosting Rock Band nights...
How are you splitting your Xbox or PS to several Tv's? A tuner or something else?
"Death of the Arcade" here in Denver uses an A/V splitter from Radio Shack.
Like this one (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2783643).

It's just used for video, however, as the audio goes directly into a multi-channel mixer.

[ImBillPardy]

You just responded to a 6 month old question...

[bse523]

He wasn't the first though.

[ImBillPardy]

That's what...she said?

[Calendyr]

I am thinking about hosting an event every week a our bar.

If any of you are doing so, I have a few questions and would like your input.

First off, what is the best way to do this. Is it better to do free play where people simply take turn playing or is it better to do a competition?

What size TV is best, and should I get 2 so people can play one band against an other? Or is that overkill?

If we do band vs band how should I hook up the sound so it doesn't sound bad?

Should we allow voice or simply instruments? People might be pretty annoying to hear I think...

Are the basic Rock Band 2 instruments sturdy enough for use in a public place for long periods of time without breaking? Would hate to have to replace instruments frequently.

In the case of competition, how should the songs be chosen?

I am used to hosting poker tournaments. So organisation part will be easy, my main issue is putting something that will be interesting for everyone who comes. Also I will need to repay the equipment I purchase for this. My guess is that it will cost about 3000$ to 4000$ to setup a dual console/display setting. So what do you guys think should be the best way to get that money back (and more if possible) ;)

[Tacosys]

I live in the Cincinnati area, there are a few bars here that dedicate a night out of the week for people to come and play RB.

[bse523]

Answers are in red:


I am thinking about hosting an event every week a our bar.

If any of you are doing so, I have a few questions and would like your input.

First off, what is the best way to do this. Is it better to do free play where people simply take turn playing or is it better to do a competition?By far people will have more fun with free play, let them truly live the rock star style for one song. We have a sign up sheet like you would for karaoke.

What size TV is best, and should I get 2 so people can play one band against an other? Or is that overkill? We use multiple TVs. A 42" for the 2 guitars/singer and a smaller one for the drummer in the back. I'm guessing your 2nd question here is about some competition? Don't do it. Make it light-hearted and FUN.

If we do band vs band how should I hook up the sound so it doesn't sound bad?See above.

Should we allow voice or simply instruments? People might be pretty annoying to hear I think...People do sound bad, let them have their fun if they wish to sing.

Are the basic Rock Band 2 instruments sturdy enough for use in a public place for long periods of time without breaking? Would hate to have to replace instruments frequently.The RB2 strat I'd say yes to. The drums, it really depends on how hard people bang them.

In the case of competition, how should the songs be chosen?If you really want to go this route, let them choose their own songs.

I am used to hosting poker tournaments. So organisation part will be easy, my main issue is putting something that will be interesting for everyone who comes. Also I will need to repay the equipment I purchase for this. My guess is that it will cost about 3000$ to 4000$ to setup a dual console/display setting. So what do you guys think should be the best way to get that money back (and more if possible) If you're of age, and are able to, I'd say get in touch with a local bar or two that might be interested in giving this a shot. Charge them a small fee for the first few nights and as business (hopefully) increases, charge a bit more, etc.

[Calendyr]

Thank you for the answers. I guess we can always do competitions if there is a demand for it. The bar I am planning to do that at is pretty empty during evenings. Most of their business is during the day. I did not think about doing the same event at various places, that is a great idea. Thanks.

I read in this thread that one of the bar simply shuts the sound down for the singer, I guess that is acceptable, if the music is loud enough you won't hear the singer too much.

[chago79]

Rock Band goes on every Tuesday and Wednesday nights in San diego CA at the Blarney Stone Pub 5617 Balboa Ave San Diego CA 92111. They also haver it at the Blarney Stone pub in El Cajon on Saturday nights at 388 N 2nd St. El Cajon
,92021.

[Beach Kitty]

there's a rockband meetup group here in south florida, the events are in southwest broward now, and i'd like to talk them into bringing their dog and pony rockband show to northeast broward or boca so this thread is interesting.

i find the mix they get on vocals works well. you can hear the vocalist, but it is about 15-20% of the sound unless they really sing loudly, in which case they tend to be pretty good. they may be changing the vocal mix from person to person. is fun, i can play on expert and not feel soo self conscious about my singing (which sounds better on hard cause on hard i can skip the uglier octave changes :)

they have a "house band" of sorts and you fill out the song, difficulty, and band members,and band name and they fill in the rest with volunteers or if there are none, their expert players. runs very smoothly.

[Beach Kitty]

more info; they are at the falcon pub on tuesday and thursday nights at 10. it's in maybe davie, out by 595 and university. is a busy night event the pub but it is a nice pub, about 40 beers on draught and last time they had the jack daniels girls in giving away that product. . . they also have a monday night event that i have't attended

[Tempest8]

There were several last night in Studio City, La Crescenta & Hollywood, CA!...

[Tempest8]

The one's happening tonight on Mondays are at Sardo's Bar & Grill in Burbank and in the Stovepiper Lounge in Northridge!...

[antoine62]

We will be starting Rock Band nights on Wednesdays in May at "It's Vegas Baby!" located in the Blue Chip casino in Michigan City. Of course it is free to participate and hopefully we will be able to develop a strong following and eventually give away "rockstar treatment" in the casino/hotel/spa and even trips to Las Vegas. Check us out online or on facebook:

www.itsvegasbaby.com (http://www.itsvegasbaby.com)
It's Vegas Baby! on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Michigan-City-IN/Its-Vegas-Baby/49620871473)

We will feature Rock Band on our elevated stage with 204" monitor playing behind you--not technically a bar, but better!

Hope to see you there!

[Tempest8]

And don't forget the ones on Thursday nights in the Southern CA area:

Yankee Doodles in Simi Valley
The Draft Bar in Studio City
BIG WANGS in Hollywood and
Leo's All Star Sports Bar & Grill in La Crescenta!...

Hope This Helps!...

Tempest8