Confirmed Rock Band Bar Nights

[Edgehopper]

So, there's been lots of speculation about "Rock Band as the new Karaoke", and what not, but now, we're ready to begin confirming actual Rock Band Bar Nights. I'll start with:

Living Room Lounge, Brooklyn, NY (5th Ave. and 23rd St.; take the R to the 25th St. stop), 7:00 PM, Sundays. They currently do Guitar Hero nights, and importantly, use an XBox 360 copy of the various games. I went to their GH night tonight, it was a lot of fun, I highly recommend it.

Post your local bar planning a Rock Band night here!

[Conner_Malvecino]

I just put these on one my started threads but wanted to add it here since the heading is more appropriate:
Here's a place in New York, NY:
http://30boxes.com/public/147878/Ang...bea84a23112/1/
Another one in Modesto, CA:
http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight
Redlands, CA:
http://sanbernardino.travel/dining_shopping/area_night-life.html
Aha, some place nearby my place(well still two hours) Portland, OR:
http://www.groundkontrol.com/
Birmingham, AL:
http://www.al.com/entertainment/press-register/calendar.ssf?/base/entertainment/119998530740350.xml&coll=3

[King_Nuthin]

Ground Kontrol in Portland is Tuesday nights 9-Midnight. For those not in the know it is a retro arcade with a beer and wine bar. Tons of fun (we kicked off my bachelor party there last year). A friend and I are going to check it out after our bowling league this week, he said they have suffered from low turnout so far, but added that they have purchased all of the available DLC.

[Gryffindor]

I'm trying to get one going at a local coffee shop that a friend works for. They often have guitarists, bands, and karaoke.

I'm willing to loan my equipment for one night to encourage them to purchase their own copy but the big hold up has been the lack of their owning a TV large enough (I say at least 42") to handle the game so all the players can see.

This would be in the Historic section of Glendale, AZ.

[Edgehopper]

I just put these on one my started threads but wanted to add it here since the heading is more appropriate:
Here's a place in New York, NY:
http://30boxes.com/public/147878/Ang...bea84a23112/1/
Another one in Modesto, CA:
http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight
Redlands, CA:
http://sanbernardino.travel/dining_shopping/area_night-life.html
Aha, some place nearby my place(well still two hours) Portland, OR:
http://www.groundkontrol.com/
Birmingham, AL:
http://www.al.com/entertainment/press-register/calendar.ssf?/base/entertainment/119998530740350.xml&coll=3

The link for the New York one is broken. Oh, and the Living Room Lounge in Brooklyn continues to do Rock Band nights every Sunday.

[RyBu]

Ground Kontrol in Portland is Tuesday nights 9-Midnight. For those not in the know it is a retro arcade with a beer and wine bar. Tons of fun (we kicked off my bachelor party there last year). A friend and I are going to check it out after our bowling league this week, he said they have suffered from low turnout so far, but added that they have purchased all of the available DLC.

Another Portland Note:

Game Crazy (Cedar Hills BLVD) is having a Rock Band tourney Jan 26th

Garlic Jim's Pizza (Hall + Nimbus) is having a Rock Band tourney March 8th ($100 gift certificate to Game Crazy + $50 gift certificate to Garlic Jim's to number one band)

All PORTLANDERS please come and either compete or give your support to College Drop-Outs!!!

[Conner_Malvecino]

Another Portland Note:

Garlic Jim's Pizza (Hall + Nimbus) is having a Rock Band tourney March 8th ($100 gift certificate to Game Crazy + $50 gift certificate to Garlic Jim's to number one band)

Hey RyBu...thanks for the update! Do you know who the point of contact is for this March 8th tourney? My 'band' isn't that good but I think it'd be totally fun to compete and to increase the awareness of RB! (Plus we get to check out the DropOuts in person ;) )

[King_Nuthin]

Thanks for the tips on the local tournies. Will have to check them out. Maybe even enter if I can recruit a decent drummer.

[RyBu]

Hey RyBu...thanks for the update! Do you know who the point of contact is for this March 8th tourney? My 'band' isn't that good but I think it'd be totally fun to compete and to increase the awareness of RB! (Plus we get to check out the DropOuts in person ;) )


Assuming you're from Portland, OR...

They opened up a new Garlic Jim's on Hall+Nimbus. They had a GH3 easy/med tourney today (haha of course we won both tourney's, smashing the dreams of 10 year old soccer teams... and got a total of $50 garlic jims certs, and $60 at game crazy),

Next week is the hard/expert tourney. You still have time to enter and play, and all the details will be ready. Give them a call and they will tell you all the details for the March 8th RB tourney. You ARE from portland right?

[King_Nuthin]

They opened up a new Garlic Jim's on Hall+Nimbus. They had a GH3 easy/med tourney today (haha of course we won both tourney's, smashing the dreams of 10 year old soccer teams... and got a total of $50 garlic jims certs, and $60 at game crazy),
That seems about as much fun as stealing sacks of candy from kids on Halloween. If I was running a tourney with prizes I'd restrict entry to one skill level so everyone got a fair shot at winning something. You don't feel dirty?

[griffinmills]

Difficulty without every difficulty represented and the ability to screen out ringers is pretty poor way to run a tourney. Maybe difficulty and age brackets would work if you don't want some huge tourney going on and on and on.

Why wouldn't the people hosting it just pull obvious ringers aside and pay them off with a free meal (or just drop them entirely) I can't imagine. I'm sure those "10 year old soccer teams" will long remember that place as, "the place where we went to play GH and those older kids F'ed it up."

Seeing as how the whole deal would be to have a tourney for fun and some advertising sounds like a total flop for most people involved.

[RyBu]

Ok, so we should have let the kids win because of their age? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. How bout we let female compete in the NBA, and let the pros of the Special Olympics compete in the true Olympics. Because they were kids, they should get gift certs?

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard in my life. It's called competition... Youtube the eight year old who can 100% almost every song on GH2 and tell me age matters. It's a talent you work on, and I'm not going to give hand outs to little cry baby *****es.

If the host woulda asked us to sit, we wouldn't have played, but nobody cared. One little snot nosed brat did TFAF and cried because he didn't win, so the host of the tourney gave him $30 gift cert to Game Crazy..... I suppose you think that's how it should be handled huh... give the cry baby *****es free ****, let them win tourney's because their age.... baby them? Wrong

[King_Nuthin]

Ok, so we should have let the kids win because of their age? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. How bout we let female compete in the NBA, and let the pros of the Special Olympics compete in the true Olympics. Because they were kids, they should get gift certs?
We're still talking about the easy/medium difficulty here, right? What you did is like LeBron James going back to play in a high school game or Carl Lewis running sprints in the Special Olympics, not the silly analogies you made.

ps: I blame the organizer not you for chasing easy money.

[az09456]

any in the boston/newton area?

[Insignificant_Other]

any in the boston/newton area?

Yeah, it just doesn't seem right that there would be none of these in the city wherein our Savior of Faux Rock and Roll was born. I would love to go to one, but for some reason Boston seems behind on this trend (even with GH).

[Conner_Malvecino]

We're still talking about the easy/medium difficulty here, right? What you did is like LeBron James going back to play in a high school game or Carl Lewis running sprints in the Special Olympics, not the silly analogies you made.

ps: I blame the organizer not you for chasing easy money.
I blame the organizers on this one...but this happens when it's probably the first competition they've done. We don't the context of what happen and there could have easily been other 'ringers' there too. The 'college dropouts' just happen to be singled out.

But I think good sportsmanship comes into play here. If I knew I was blowing away the competition, I would have just gave all or part of the prize winnings to the runner up in the spirit of the event. Nobody wants to walk away from this type of special event with any sense of negativity. Anything to increase the likelihood of them continuing future competitions is what it's all about right? Anyway, we're all playing Monday morning quarterback in this situation.

But in regards to the Portland, March 8th event, we'd be coming from north of Vancouver, WA. OR is it just restricted to Portlanders?

[Tarzanman]

Sportsmanship? Lol, what in the world can you mean by that? There is very little 'how you play the game' as far as Rock Band/GH competitions go... you compete as an individual and the highest score wins... period. Its not like soccer where you actively interact with your opponents (which makes etiquette or 'sportsmanship' important)

So yes, maybe the OP needs to get a life if he is boasting about beating 4th graders at a video game, but I don't think he's under any obligation to hold back either.

Its a pure form of competition. Five buttons on the controller, being 8 yrs old or 28 yrs old will not give you any appreciable advantage as far as playing the game.

The organizers are stuck. Any prizes they give out is money they won't get, which is why they opted for a single $60 of store credit. More tiers = more prizes = more money they won't get

[Yellow_23]

I'm trying to get one going at a local coffee shop that a friend works for. They often have guitarists, bands, and karaoke.

I'm willing to loan my equipment for one night to encourage them to purchase their own copy but the big hold up has been the lack of their owning a TV large enough (I say at least 42") to handle the game so all the players can see.

This would be in the Historic section of Glendale, AZ.

That would be awesome, I'm not old enough for a bar so that would be cool. I might be able to help get some motivation or something?

[az09456]

Yeah, it just doesn't seem right that there would be none of these in the city wherein our Savior of Faux Rock and Roll was born. um.....who are we referring to by"the savior of faux rock and roll"?

[az09456]

That would be awesome, I'm not old enough for a bar so that would be cool. ya, why at a bar? make it some place where the people not old enough to get drunk can play!

[SemperFi]

Assuming you're from Portland, OR...

They had a GH3 easy/med tourney today (haha of course we won both tourney's, smashing the dreams of 10 year old soccer teams... and got a total of $50 garlic jims certs, and $60 at game crazy),

Next week is the hard/expert tourney.

Dude...if you're going to play in the hard/expert tourney, don't cherry pick the easy/medium one. If I was management, I would not let you enter both...give the beginners a break...

[Gryffindor]

I really don't think age is relevant. I'm an adult and can't play like my 12 year old daughter does (5 stars - some gold) on Expert.

I wouldn't discount the younger ones when it comes to expertise on these games.

As for entering a easy/med tourney when you know your skills are higher that's really not fair. But, then again, it's sometimes harder for Hard/Expert players to drop down to Easy/Med as they are used to playing a completely different way.

Now, could we please get this topic back on track with listings of places that are having RB Nights?

[bisq]

I'm trying to get one going at a local coffee shop that a friend works for. They often have guitarists, bands, and karaoke.

I'm willing to loan my equipment for one night to encourage them to purchase their own copy but the big hold up has been the lack of their owning a TV large enough (I say at least 42") to handle the game so all the players can see.

This would be in the Historic section of Glendale, AZ.

Let me know if this ever works out...I live in the east valley but would probably be willing to drive over there since I'm having trouble finding people to play with.

[HMXJohnD]

Our friends at Crush Management are throwing Rock Band Nights on Mondays at Angels and Kings on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I think it's on 11th and C?

In Boston, river gods (in cambridge) has been doing nights. You might even catch an hmx developer or two there!

ROCK,
JD

PS. Will post more details when I get them about the above!

[Scott1620]

AJs Tavern in Pennsville NJ has rockband every Sunday night I have heard, I have not been there for that though, Its a small town bar in the town I grew up in... Dont live there anymore...

[KaneTaker]

Have yet to hear anything but 1-off events in Seattle, but there is a bar in Queen Anne that does a weekly Guitar Hero event. Have to do some looking...

[Parodygm]

Ok, so we should have let the kids win because of their age? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. How bout we let female compete in the NBA, and let the pros of the Special Olympics compete in the true Olympics. Because they were kids, they should get gift certs?

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard in my life. It's called competition... Youtube the eight year old who can 100% almost every song on GH2 and tell me age matters. It's a talent you work on, and I'm not going to give hand outs to little cry baby *****es.

If the host woulda asked us to sit, we wouldn't have played, but nobody cared. One little snot nosed brat did TFAF and cried because he didn't win, so the host of the tourney gave him $30 gift cert to Game Crazy..... I suppose you think that's how it should be handled huh... give the cry baby *****es free ****, let them win tourney's because their age.... baby them? Wrong

LOL, I'm in Beaverton. You just single-handedly convinced me not to show up for these tournaments. :D

[bandaddy]

To anyone who's attended one of these....How are the instruments holding up to bar use?

Meanwhile, I'll post if I hear of anything in my area - Minnesota.
Seems like a good winter activity for the bars here.

[MrSelfDestruct]

For anyone in Massachusetts, The Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester has Rock Band for XBox 360 nights on wednesdays starting at 9 I think. It's not Boston, but it's a pretty cool place for Worcester.

[HMXDave]

In Boston, river gods (in cambridge) has been doing nights. You might even catch an hmx developer or two there!

ROCK,
JD

Sweet. I'm going to have to check that out. Do you know which nights they do it?

[epr065]

I own a bar in Dallas, and we've been planning a GH tournament here for a while. I'd love to have a RB tournament here (especially if officially sponsored, like Red Octane does for GH), but I'd hate to have my personal instruments screwed up.

[ManageKeith]

I think that if Rybu and his bandmates want to go play guitar hero, and maybe win some prizes, regardless the difficulty then thats all good. I've played gh since the 1st one, and i still can't do alot of expert songs. If I was good, I wouldn't want people to know that only on leaderboards, that's whole point of guitar hero to be portrayed as a rock star, so why wouldn't you want a crowd of people watching you play. Guaranteed, there were probably more people there impressed then crying like babies. My point is it's a competition, nobody who plays guitar hero will be stuck at easy or medium if they actually play/played the game. I'm tired of this everybody gets a present B.S

[Frederf]

To anyone who's attended one of these....How are the instruments holding up to bar use?

Very curious as well!

[DikRodnum]

If you live in the Washington DC, NoVA, MD area there will be a RB night IN Woodbridge VA coming in about 2weeks.

The Hard-Times Cafe in Woodbridge, VA Does a Guitar Hero night every Friday starting at 9pm till about 1am. I have spoken to the owner of the company that does the GH night about doing a RB night.

As of right now Im going to try to get it on Fridays till we can do it another night. The game will be played on the 360 and with two Les Paul (As I do not want to damage my 2ND Fender) drums and Mic.

The owner did say that eventually he would like to have a "Battle of the Bands" but he needs to have bands pre-made. So for the first few nights it would just be 'jam-bands' of random bar goers with 'my' band as the 'house' band.

So I will update as soon as I get more details...(AIM me if you want more info..."Huronblakhart")

[King_Nuthin]

Went to the Ground Kontrol night at Portland tonight, sang and drummed a few songs and had fun before the booze kicked in and bombing out on bass at the end of a Metallica song.

All in all a good time. Next time I will stick to singing if I am going to drink.

[FultonPub]

[QUOTE=bandaddy;254365] To anyone who's attended one of these....How are the instruments holding up to bar use? [QUOTE]

I cant imagine the drums holding up more than a few nights with drunken bar goers wailing on them like they are real drums.

[az09456]

i is sad......im not old enough for any of these....any one for people under 18 in massachusetts?

[Insignificant_Other]

um.....who are we referring to by"the savior of faux rock and roll"?

Boston-based Harmonix developed Rock Band, and in my opinion Rock band has saved music games (the "faux rock and roll" that I referred to) from going down the current path of the Guitar Hero franchise, where the emphasis has become competitive play.

[NoD]

I say we start a tournament with the winners taking on the HMX dev team for free DLC content for a year!

[rgaino]

So, no Rock Band Night in the Bay Area? I would gladly attend and spend my monthly income in beer.

[Conner_Malvecino]

Have yet to hear anything but 1-off events in Seattle, but there is a bar in Queen Anne that does a weekly Guitar Hero event. Have to do some looking...

I know that the sports bar across from the Space Needle also has GUitar Hero nights. I'm curious if I should push for Rock band nights somewhere in the Puget sound area?

[Ninhead]

Wednesday Nights, 9 pm.

The Fox & Hound, Mayfield Heights Ohio.

PM for directions.

[Conner_Malvecino]

Wednesday Nights, 9 pm.

The Fox & Hound, Mayfield Heights Ohio.

PM for directions.

This must be the lamest question...but where the heck is the PM button. Seriously, I can't find it anymore!

[BigJohn17]

Has anyone been there during their rockband night. Just wondering how it was. What exactly do they do? you know how are the drinks etc. I might check it out to night with a friend of mine. If the page is right it is supposed to be Thursday nights.

[Ninhead]

This must be the lamest question...but where the heck is the PM button. Seriously, I can't find it anymore!

You have to go to the person's Rocker Profile.

[LisleGuy2001]

Any Rock Band nights in the Chicago area?

[az09456]

Boston-based Harmonix developed Rock Band, and in my opinion Rock band has saved music games (the "faux rock and roll" that I referred to) from going down the current path of the Guitar Hero franchise, where the emphasis has become competitive play. now i feel stupid

[YRDaddy]

I will be hosting the 1st official "Rock Band Night" at a local karaoke bar here in Denver. It will be at Park Center Lounge and Grill, 12011 North Pecos St. Westminster, CO on Wednesday 1/30 starting at 8:00 pm. Regular karaoke will be available also. This is not a contest so all skill levels are welcome. If your in the Denver area please bring your "band" and show your support. Rockband will be set up on the stage with 2 large flat panel monitors for "the band" and a large TV behind the stage for the audience while the incredible sound system pumps out the music! Post up here if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!! :D

[k8nmodha]

does anyone know of any Rock Band bar nights in Orange County??

[Rock_Band_Night]

Hi, I'm the host. Just posted our event on the Event Calendar. Hope some of you will be able to make it. Please tell your friends in NorCal.

Cheers,

Adam

Here's the jist (in re-post form) of what we're doing:

Verily, We Shall Rocketh!

Calling all bands and groupies to Northern California's original and unofficial Rock Band Night!

Cost is free, of course the bar and kitchen appreciate your patronage, and this will in turn allow us to rock on!

We set up Rock Band on the High Def, and you and your friends go to it. It's really that simple.

Signups (done Karaoke style) begin at 8:30 pm. Performaces begin at 9 pm.

We have most of the packs, including the recently added Oasis pack and the Monkees' Last Train to Clarksville.

No Cover (tips accepted... I mean, c'mon). 21+. P. Wexford's is located at 3313, McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=3313+McHenry+Ave.,+Modesto&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=26.853167,58.710937&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=0)

Visit our myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight) for more info. Add us as a friend here on rockband.com and at myspace for regular updates.

[Rock_Band_Night]

A google map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=106712486447084464501.000444bb644c101b40abb&z=5&om=0) is underway.

Please PM me if you want to be added as a collaborator or if you know of an event location to be added.

This is a published map, so you should be able to find it by doing a search on google maps.

I'm off to do the dishes.

— Adam

[Conner_Malvecino]

Looking for people in the Seattle area to team up and perhaps do a Rock Band hosting night rotation and perhaps team up to be a driving force to lobby for one of the area's facilities(whether it be a bar, arcade, wow GameWorkz would be awesome) It's awesome with friends and all but it's obvious there's a bit of difference in Rock Band interest levels. :) Anything between Seattle and Tacoma is fine.

So PM me if you have any ideas! We can't have Portland(Ground Kontrol) have all the fun! After all, we're actually one of the few US cities that are ACTUALLY on the Rock Band map...

...hmmmm, perhaps we're too busy making real music to bother having Rock Band nights for us psuedo bands? ;)

[AllMe]

I'm a little too germaphobic for this if I have to use greasy sticks/guitars or a spit covered microphone:eek:

[Conner_Malvecino]

I'm a little too germaphobic for this if I have to use greasy sticks/guitars or a spit covered microphone:eek:

Agreed, I would think that at least microphones should at least be wiped down with that stuff they use for hands.

[YRDaddy]

I usually keep my instruments/controllers pretty clean (after every Rock Band Night), especially the mic. Besides, I'm sure there are much more "germs" on every day door handles then what is on the the drum sticks and guitars. Everybody uses the door handle, but only a few people will actually play Rock Band in a night ;)

[AllMe]

I usually keep my instruments/controllers pretty clean (after every Rock Band Night), especially the mic. Besides, I'm sure there are much more "germs" on every day door handles then what is on the the drum sticks and guitars. Everybody uses the door handle, but only a few people will actually play Rock Band in a night ;)


Yeah you're right...I won't touch door handles either. That's what sleeves are for. You know that pile of paper towels on the floor in the restroom next to the door??? That's me.

[Rock_Band_Night]

Did a little more digging and decided to integrate some GH events into the map.

Again, any info that will help the map is very welcome. You can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight).

Thanks,

~ Adam (a.k.a. Turd Ferguson of the Alabama Crag Danglers)

[Loady420]

Anyone in the Las Vegas Valley have a spot to play? So many of these games were sold here I'm sure something is going on.. I would love to play with a full band of deticated rocks.. I let the kids in the complex come over and play with me, they being 17-19 is not fun. They are inhibited or something and don't really rock out.. Witch sucks becuase I want to play drums and always end up singing the songs.

[DDMagnaS]

Anybody in the Richmond, VA/VCU area know of anything RB-related going on at any of the local bars?

[RBrafter]

I own a bar in Dallas, and we've been planning a GH tournament here for a while. I'd love to have a RB tournament here (especially if officially sponsored, like Red Octane does for GH), but I'd hate to have my personal instruments screwed up.

Id be much more interested in a karaoke style night instead of a tournament.

As for sponsorship and your instruments, Id guess that if promoted far enough ahead of time to the RB community, you'd get a full house of beer drinking, rockstar wannabe's and that might offset the risk of trashing the $180 RockBand pack.

I dont know much about running this type of event or a bar for that matter, but if you run a non-competitive RockBand night, please post the event here!

Cheers!

[Descent]

I host a Rockband night in Mass. Here's the info:

Now Playing at Joe T’s
ROCKBAND

Come down to Joe T ’s in Raynham and try your skills at Rockband.

Sunday nights
8:00 pm - close

If you have your own xbox 360 guitars you are more than welcome to bring them.

You must be 21+

Joe T ’s
75 south st.
e. Raynham, Ma.
508-823-2076

The only Sun. we are not doing it is Superbowl Sun. for obvious reasons.
If you have any questions please feel free to call.
or email me @ descent25@hotmail.com

[Rock_Band_Night]

Did a little more digging and decided to integrate some GH events into the map.

Again, any info that will help the map is very welcome. You can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight).

Thanks,

~ Adam (a.k.a. Turd Ferguson of the Alabama Crag Danglers)

[YRDaddy]

I will be hosting the 1st official "Rock Band Night" at a local karaoke bar here in Denver. It will be at Park Center Lounge and Grill, 12011 North Pecos St. Westminster, CO on Wednesday 1/30 starting at 8:00 pm. Regular karaoke will be available also. This is not a contest so all skill levels are welcome. If your in the Denver area please bring your "band" and show your support. Rockband will be set up on the stage with 2 large flat panel monitors for "the band" and a large TV behind the stage for the audience while the incredible sound system pumps out the music! Post up here if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!! :D

Just a reminder (and a bump), this is goin' on tonight! Come by and have some fun. (By the way, why isn't this thread a sticky or it's own catagory of some sort?)

[El_Destructo]

Did a little more digging and decided to integrate some GH events into the map.

Again, any info that will help the map is very welcome. You can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight).

You can find the new and improved map here (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=106712486447084464501.000444bb644c101b40abb&ll=38.513788,-97.163086&spn=25.666043,56.337891&z=5&om=0).


I emcee Ground Kontrol's Rock Band night; thanks for adding it to the map! I'd like to ask for one change: could you make our entry search for "Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade," so our full Google Maps listing comes up? Thanks!

We run every Tuesday night, 9PM-1AM, using real mic and guitar stands, drum throne, carpet to hold the drum kit, sound and video monitors for the band, stage lights, and a 16' wide projection screen and big PA for the audience. Song books are sorted by Artist, Title, and Difficulty, contain all DLC, and are updated every week.

Full info: myspace.com/rockbandtuesdays (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandtuesdays)

I also sing lead vocals in the "house" band, Mario Speedwagon. :D We dress like our avatars and perform real cowbell and tambourine parts, and encourage you to do the same!

MySpace Music page here: myspace.com/mariospeedwagonrockband (http://myspace.com/mariospeedwagonrockband)

[inyodreamz]

To anyone who's attended one of these....How are the instruments holding up to bar use?

.
We stopped in at MTV in Manhattan and played a little Rock Band. The the strum bars were broken on the guitars and the foot pedal was broken on the drums.

I think when we go to Brooklyn I'll take my own and leave them in the car just in case I need them

[GeneralGandorf]

The Fridays in Maplewood, MN had a Rock Band night a month or so ago. Didnt get a chance to go because the people I usually play with were busy. Havent checked to see if its a weekly thing or not.

[Rock_Band_Night]

I emcee Ground Kontrol's Rock Band night; thanks for adding it to the map! I'd like to ask for one change: could you make our entry search for "Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade," so our full Google Maps listing comes up? Thanks!

We run every Tuesday night, 9PM-1AM, using real mic and guitar stands, drum throne, carpet to hold the drum kit, sound and video monitors for the band, stage lights, and a 16' wide projection screen and big PA for the audience. Song books are sorted by Artist, Title, and Difficulty, contain all DLC, and are updated every week.

Full info: myspace.com/rockbandtuesdays (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandtuesdays)

I also sing lead vocals in the "house" band, Mario Speedwagon. :D We dress like our avatars and perform real cowbell and tambourine parts, and encourage you to do the same!

MySpace Music page here: myspace.com/mariospeedwagonrockband (http://myspace.com/mariospeedwagonrockband)

I added you to the map... please hit me up through myspace, I'll add you as well. Reciprocity is good.

As for the Maplewood, MN listing. You guys sure like your Rock Band in the greater Minneapolis area... The closest I could find was a TGI Fridays near a freeway. Is this it? Please confirm.

~Adam

[az09456]

any in boston for under 18?

[Rock_Band_Night]

... and a bump

Again, any info that will help the map is very welcome. You can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight).

Thanks,

~ Adam (a.k.a. Turd Ferguson of the Alabama Crag Danglers)

[Sayburr]

Alesia and I went to O'mainnin's Pub last night, was quite surprised to see them playing Rock Band. They do it every Wednesday at 712 State Street, Bristol, TN

[Rock_Band_Night]

...has been added to the map.

Again, any info that will help the map is very welcome. You can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight).

Thanks,

~ Adam (a.k.a. Turd Ferguson of the Alabama Crag Danglers)

[Rock_Band_Night]

...have been added to the map.

Again, any info that will help the map is very welcome. You can find me here (http://www.myspace.com/rockbandnight).

Thanks,

~ Adam (a.k.a. Turd Ferguson of the Alabama Crag Danglers)

[JediMatt]

If anyone knows of any events in the Iowa area, it would be welcome information. :)

[RBrafter]

Still nothing in Texas.

[Rock_Band_Night]

Rock Band Night #4 - attack of the French...

I'm there every (Fat) Tuesday. We are on PS3 with a ton of DLC (bring your guitar if you like). And we do it just for fun, Karaoke style, no cover (even on Mardi Gras.) Hope to see you there.

[c3ntrfuge]

Still nothing in Texas.

I'm waiting for TX too

[Rock_Band_Night]

Hey Everyone,

So a little search for Rock Band Texas yielded one result in Houston. Texas is a big State... hope it helped. You can find it on the map. <<link is below>>

Cheers!

[DDMagnaS]

The Werehouse listing in Richmond, VA is inaccurate. The Werehouse is actually in Winston-Salem, NC, not Richmond. The street address is correct, but the city/state is wrong.

[Rock_Band_Night]

I've corrected the entry for the Werehouse... I usually take Google at face value, so the response is necessary. That venue sounds like a lot of fun... kinda like the McMenimens <sp> thing they have in the Pac NW.

FYI: Tonight is my RB Night in Modesto, CA. Starts at 9:00, goes to 11:30 ish.

You can, of course, find it on the map.

:

[YRDaddy]

Due to the many post and multiple cities listed on this thread, I created a seperate thread for our "Rock Band Night" so I can keep it updated. If your looking for something in Denver, CO come check us out!!

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27936

Later! :D

[marcin]

Still nothing in Vegas? With the plethora of clubs, bars, and free-flowing alcohol here you'd think someone would have done it by now. :(

[inyodreamz]

the Living Room Lounge in Brooklyn had a contest last night. New York Lottery and K-Rock was there. haha!! It was mad fun.

Too bad i didnt take my own guitar and I had to leave early.

[LisleGuy2001]

COME ONE, COME ALL!

The College of DuPage Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club present, as a part of CODCON 13 (http://www.CODCON.com), the first ever

BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

April 12, 2008
7 PM
College of DuPage
Student Resource Center
425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

There will be CASH PRIZES for the winners!
Contestants will be judged by a panel on skill (based on stars), stage presence, and performance.

Earlier in the day, there will be Guitar Hero tournaments, as well...

Any questions? Contact the tournament coordinator, Robert Sachs, at lisleguy2001@yahoo.com .

Hope to see you there!

[Rock_Band_Night]

Just a reminder for NorCal Rock Band fans, tonight is game night at P. Wexford's. Check out my MySpace page from the link below for more info.

Verily, We Shall Rocketh!

[DikRodnum]

Hard-Times Cafe
14389 Potomac Festival Plaza
Woodbridge, VA 22193
T: 703 492 2950
F: 703 492 2960
Woodbridge@hardtimes.com


Come play Rock band at the Hard-Times Cafe in Woodbridge, VA near the Potomac Mills Shopping Center. Every Friday night from 9pm till 1something, RockBand and Guitar Hero series of games will played on a giant projection screen from an Xbox360 and PS2,(which soon they will switch...), will all ages welcomed!(I will double check...)

Full band gear,(and you CAN bring your own equipment too for GH or RB!), and lots of songs for all games. Rock out with your own band or come join the fray with others solo artist in free form jam sessions of Rockband. Then later a GH tourny for cash and prizes will also take place in Hard and Med. ranges,(if enough expert players show up there will be a Exp. tourny as well),.

PLEASE, come out and rock along with us every friday night at the Hard-Times Cafe in Woodbridge,VA.

(*as an aside, the group thats doing this needs to prove how popular RB can be for the Cafes' business so they NEED people to come play so that we can have RB on its own night as Friday has been GH's night!)

"2Guysproductions.net"

Bob Kidd
bobkidd@2guysproductions.net
540-604-6125

Clint Novak
clintnovak@2guysproductions.net
540-287-3613

[MrInternet]

That seems about as much fun as stealing sacks of candy from kids on Halloween. If I was running a tourney with prizes I'd restrict entry to one skill level so everyone got a fair shot at winning something. You don't feel dirty?

Yea we just had a tournament for GH3 at our school with everyone put into certain classes.

Expert won $50 to best buy
Hard won $30
and Medium won $10

[Pronto_the_Archerist]

I'm in charge of music/events at a coffeeshop in Santa Cruz and I was thinking about having a Rock Band night. Do you guys just set up the gear and say, "Have at it," or do you have sign-up sheets for individual instruments, or what? How long do they usually go for? Is 2 hours too short? How do you advertise? Do you flyer, or word of mouth, or what?

[BriGuy]

In Boston, river gods (in cambridge) has been doing nights. You might even catch an hmx developer or two there!

ROCK,
JD

PS. Will post more details when I get them about the above!


Sweet. I'm going to have to check that out. Do you know which nights they do it?

I called and they said they do Rock Band nights the last Tuesday of every month. I haven't been there yet, but I plan to go on Feb 26th (that feels sooooo long from now)
The girl I spoke to said you can show up with a band and play or they will team you up with whoever is there and play. I'm not sure or not whether it is a competition or any prizes or anything. But I think the chance to play Rock Band in public with a bunch of other drunken fools (some of which may be Harmonix devs) is prize enough. Count me in!

[Sskitzzo]

Just a reminder for NorCal Rock Band fans, tonight is game night at P. Wexford's. Check out my MySpace page from the link below for more info.

Verily, We Shall Rocketh!

yeah, i went to this last tuesday, awesome stuff, anyone in the area should go :D

[Rock_Band_Night]

Thanks for the praise... Hey, guess what.

Here's this weeks info:

***Last week was excellent guys. We packed the house. My thanks to Chocolate Box for showing up again. It was good to see Lloyd and Co. back in effect. Desmond kicked serious arse on the Drums (I’ll get a YouTube link up soon so you can check out his vids.)

So here’s the usual blah blah blah...<br /><br />Verily, we shall rocketh!<br /><br />Calling all Rock Band’rs and Groupies. Come to the sixth show!<br /><br />Last week, we had our first team rack up 5 gold stars! We hope to see you there again. <br /><br />Play the game, best your rivals or cheer on your friends. Or just to drink beer’s and eat fish and chips, that’s cool to (especially with the pub.) So, basically, no pressure, but we’re counting on you to show up so we can keep this thing going. <br /><br />Signups begin at 8:30. Game play begins at 9. You can signup 1, 2, 3 or 4 band members (Keeping our fingers crossed on this — as usual.) You can signup at the pub on the night of or in advance by messaging <a href=http://myspace.com/rockbandnight>Rock Band Night.</a><br />Okay, sounds fun, but <a href=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=p.+wexford’s,+modesto&ie=UTF8&ll=37.675125,-120.999641&spn=0.104482,0.22934&z=13&iwloc=A&om=1>how do i get there?</a><br /><br />

[Sskitzzo]

By the way, this is azuritereaction if you didn't know :P

[SharkX2]

For those of you in the Metro Detroit area, every Thursday night around 8:30pm they guys from GHskinz.com show up at a bar called The Box on Garfield road between 18 & 19 Mile Rd. They are going to be hosting tournaments.

[Pronto_the_Archerist]

If anyone's in the Santa Cruz, California area there's going to be some Rock Band action going on at the Ugly Mug coffeeshop in Soquel on February 26th at 6pm, with kind of a competition later. Email booking(at)cafeugly(dot)com for more info.

[MarkHawk]

Feb 28th Art Institute of Phoenix, Up all night fest - For students only though.
7pm-7am

[Rock_Band_Night]

Verily, we shall rocketh!

Calling all Rock Band’rs and Groupies. Come to the seventh show!

Play the game, best your rivals or cheer on your friends. Or just to drink beer’s and eat fish and chips, that’s cool to (especially with the pub.) So, basically, no pressure, but we’re counting on you to show up so we can keep this thing going.

Signups begin at 8:30. Game play begins at 9. You can signup 1, 2, 3 or 4 band members (Keeping our fingers crossed on this — as usual.) You can signup at the pub on the night of or in advance by messaging Rock Band Night.

For more info on the event, see the myspace listing (http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.create&eventid=402020.72856&Mytoken=7EBB0E9D-6D88-44F1-8FE96A80E6E7049748068249).

As always, this is a no cover/no charge to play event! Tips to the DLC fund are welcome, however.;)

[az09456]

can we expand bar nights into "family restaurant nights" for people between the ages of, say, 13 to 17?

[BriGuy]

Confirmed: Rock Band night at River Gods in Cambridge, MA.
Every last Tuesday night of the month (That means tonight!)

http://www.yelp.com/events/cambridge-rock-band-at-river-gods (http://www.yelp.com/events/cambridge-rock-band-at-river-gods)

It's sponsored by Dewars (scotch whiskey) and Harmonix folks will be there tonight!! Also the Boston Globe is supposed to show up as well to cover the event in the newspaper.

I'm not sure if it's a competition or just a get together. I'll be showing up without a band, so hopefully some other people will be there to join me. I play guitar/bass on expert and drums/vocals on hard. Seeya there!

[Will-san]

Just got back from the RockBand night at the Hyperion Tavern
(1941 Hyperion Ave in the Silverlake part of Los Angeles) packed and a lot of fun. starts at 10pm get there on the early side if you want to get a on stage.

their website (http://hyperiontavern.com/) says Guitar Hero but it is rock band for sure.

[TCrox]

Any bars doing a Rock Band night in Orange County? Hyperion is a long drive...

[Rock_Band_Night]

Verily, we shall rocketh!

Calling all Rock Band’rs and Groupies. Come to the seventh show!

Play the game, best your rivals or cheer on your friends. Or just to drink beer’s and eat fish and chips, that’s cool to (especially with the pub.) So, basically, no pressure, but we’re counting on you to show up so we can keep this thing going.

Signups begin at 8:30. Game play begins at 9. You can signup 1, 2, 3 or 4 band members (Keeping our fingers crossed on this — as usual.) You can signup at the pub on the night of or in advance by messaging Rock Band Night.

For more info on the event, see the myspace listing (http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.create&eventid=402020.72856&Mytoken=7EBB0E9D-6D88-44F1-8FE96A80E6E7049748068249).

As always, this is a no cover/no charge to play event! Tips to the DLC fund are welcome, however.;)

Just a reminder, we're there every Tuesday. This will be our ninth week. Come check it out.

[Tygon]

I'm currently in negotiations with a soon to open club/bar in the SEATTLE area (SODO) to host a weekly or monthly Rock Band night.

The club has 8000 sq ft, and when its done has plans to be a rock club anyway. The plan is to have a sectioned off bar area for the 21+ and another common area for all ages or at very least 18+.


Stay Tuned or PM me for more info.

[darw1ninsm]

we are planning some rock band nights and tournaments here in san diego but it is difficult to find people to show. if any gamers in san diego are interested shout out.

[rgaino]

I'm currently in negotiations with a soon to open club/bar in the SEATTLE area (SODO) to host a weekly or monthly Rock Band night.

I travel to Seattle every now and then. Keep us updated, I will definitely show up.

[Duff420hed]

Just found out that a local bar in Glendale/Phoenix area is now having a RockBand night. Every Thursday @

Exit 7 Bar and Grill
7941 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303 (623) 939-6261

Should start around 9 or 9:30. They have all the goodies but if you prefer your drums, guitar or mike, bring it with you. Just found out it started and this will be my first visit on 3/27. Of course the more people that show the more likely it will continue

[Rock_Band_Night]

I'm currently in negotiations with a soon to open club/bar in the SEATTLE area (SODO) to host a weekly or monthly Rock Band night.


When you get the info, PM me and I'll add it to the Google map for RB & GH bar nights.

If you live in the Central Valley, come check out our Modesto event. More info on the myspace page.

[Longshot707]

There's a spot in Newport Beach called The Alley and they have a Rock Band night on Mondays starting @ 10pm. There was a decent crown there on 3/24, but no one was playing. Just lounging and drinking. Hopefully, it was a dead night because of Spring Break.

http://www.thealleynewportbeach.com/events.htm

[Rock_Band_Night]

...so far.

Some are tournaments or limited engagements or GH, but the majority are weekly restaurant/bar RB nights. Take a look at the Google Map. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=106712486447084464501.000444bb644c101b40abb&ll=35.46067,-95.976562&spn=51.623073,84.462891&z=4)

[stoastyd]

Anyone know of any UT ones?

[Constrict0r]

Dexter's in Riverdale, NJ has a Kareoke/Rock Band night every Wednesday at 9:00 PM.

[dw50]

I told a friend who owns a bar here in Asheville about this. He said he had thought about it, but was concerned about some sort of infringement laws. Any thoughts?

[marcin]

Las Vegas? Anyone? I'll gladly invest the equipment for a return on the alcohol sales? NP?

[Rock_Band_Night]

Dates have changed:

The night is 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. We continue to rock... unfortunately at 1/2 or 2/5 power.

[U2Phreak1969]

I'm hosting Rock Band nights in Salt Lake suburbs and in Lehi and Provo, Utah every Sunday through Wednesday.
I haven't got enough players yet to fully justify a "Rock Band" night, so I have built it around my karaoke shows.

Sunday (All Ages)
Midvale, Utah
Tracy's Pool Hall
8-12

Monday (21 & Over)
Midvale, Utah
The Rock Bottom
9-1

Tuesday (21 & Over)
Lehi, Ut
The Big Easy
9-1

Wednesday
Provo, Ut
Atchafalaya's
9-1

If you are local to any of those nights. . . come out and see us. We could use your support!
As soon as it gets big enough we want to do Battle of the Bands tourneys.

[U2Phreak1969]

I told a friend who owns a bar here in Asheville about this. He said he had thought about it, but was concerned about some sort of infringement laws. Any thoughts?

So long as the bar you are playing in is paying his ASCAP/BMI you have nothing to worry about. There should be a sticker on the door saying that they are a paying member. That covers any live music, (or canned) played in the establishment.

[Longshot707]

One word...WOW!

These guys are taking rock Band night to another level. Not your typical bar setup where your back is to the crowd like you're playing at home. You're actually on stage, facing the crowd while you're playing to a projection of the game. Bring your A game when you go and get your number in early to give you a better chance of playing.

[JJStyles]

The Brickyard in Lancaster, PA hosts a Rock Band Happy Hour on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-8pm. Just a cool time to hang out, have some drinks, and play the game. They also have a contest on Tuesdays at 10pm with giftcards given to the top 2 or 3 bands (I forget the exact number). They use a GIANT projection screen, XBox 360, and have alot of the DLC.

21 and up only!

[rockoutent]

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUT NEW ROCK BAND NIGHT!!! DRINKS AND OBVIOUSLY PLAY ROCK BAND... LOL..... CLUBS ARE OUT....ROCK BAND CLUBS ARE IN .....

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[JJStyles]

Is there any way that this thread can be moved to the Community's Greatest Hits section so it isn't constantly buried?

[rockoutent]

So Whos Commin Out ? I'll Vip U... Lmk

[RulerJD]

ok, so i read through the 12 pages in this thread, and why does it seem like only people in Cali, NY, and MA play this game??? (with a couple places in between sprinkled in)

where's the love in PHILADELPHIA?

I see the guy's post earlier on this page about Lancaster, PA, but it's 21+ and i'm 20, so that's not exactly an option.

Anyone know good places in the Philadelphia area?

[rockoutent]

I know WEST COVINA CALIFORNIA HAS MAD LOVE...... WHERE U AT!

[sleestakarmy]

hey gang - i'm going to be co-hosting a rock band tourney up here in Seattle. We will be having special judges from KISW (our rock station) and lots of drink specials and prizes. The tryouts / prelims will be at the Satellite and the finals at King Cobra on Capitol Hill. Email me jason@sleestak.net for more info.

Thanks and rock on!

[rockoutent]

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[Pamuel]

There is an event somewhere in north jersey, i am not sure of the location, i will update when i find out where...

[Constrict0r]

There is an event somewhere in north jersey, i am not sure of the location, i will update when i find out where...

There are two North Jersey events that I know about.

Wednesdays 9 PM at Dexter's in Riverdale, NJ - Kareoke and Rock Band (they switch back and forth)

Mondays 9 PM at Just Jakes in Montclair, NJ - Rock Band/GH III tournament (This just had its debut week this past Monday...competition was very light, we need more people to come down to this one as they did a poor job of advertising it - it's not even listed as an event on the website)


Both places are bars/clubs so you need to be over 21.

[rockoutent]

how are ur nights

[denbronfan]

We will be playing at the Cactus Bar and Griil starting around 4:00 p.m. in Loveland, Co

[denbronfan]

We will be playing in Loveland at the Cactus Bar and Grill starting at 4.00 p.m.

[metAlApollo]

IN ANCHORAGE< ALASKA @ the world famous Chilkoot Charlies i am not kidding world famous the bar is in a playboy magazine and on tuesday music trivia at 10:00 or 11pm they have a rock band set up

[Rock_Band_Night]

Just letting everyone know: Due to declining interest, the event in Modesto at P. Wexfords is officially kaput. Thanks to everyone in the online community and in CA that helped us to 'live the dream', if only for awhile. It was fun while it lasted. I will be taking the event off the map today.

[BigBadBarry]

Thursdays @ 10pm
Deaver's Restaurant & Sports Bar
2109 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, MO 63031

Drink Specials
Most DLC
Come early and get some food before the fun begins!

[Master_SinWave]

http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vczIzOC5waG90b2J1Y2tldC5jb20vYWxidW1zL2 ZmMzYvdGhlcml2ZXJzaWRld2FyZWhvdXNlLz9hY3Rpb249dmll dyZjdXJyZW50PWxfY2EzNDMwY2MxYTE0NWNkNjFhOTBjNzcxM2 VkNmFiOGMuanBn

The Warehouse on Sunday nights

http://www.myspace.com/theriversidewarehouse

[SilentReality]

I really hope they'll catch onto this idea in my small corner of NC, I'm thinking of sending a message to the local bar/club in town asking if they'd be interested in doing something like that during the week, I would love getting involved in tourneys, with or without prizes, I'd just like some various competition sometime.

jo

[Ivan]

Rivergods will be doing 2 Rockband nights a month during the summer. Last Tuesday of the month and on a Saturday night as well (not sure which, at the moment - Maybe last Sat.)

[rancej]

I really hope they'll catch onto this idea in my small corner of NC, I'm thinking of sending a message to the local bar/club in town asking if they'd be interested in doing something like that during the week, I would love getting involved in tourneys, with or without prizes, I'd just like some various competition sometime.

jo

We've been doing Rockband Night on Thursday's at Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern in Mooresville, NC since February. It's been a huge success. Kasey Kahne of NASCAR fame was even there last Thursday.

[djshaggnboy]

North Myrtle Beach, SC now has a venue for Rock Band!!!

Starting May 28th, Wednesday nights, Duck's Too Bar and Grill on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach will be featuring Rock Band.

All instruments available and over 135 songs available to choose from.

High Scores are kept for each song and drink coupons will be awarded for breaking a record. (Limit 2 per customer per night, subject to change)

[djshaggnboy]

We've been doing Rockband Night on Thursday's at Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern in Mooresville, NC since February. It's been a huge success. Kasey Kahne of NASCAR fame was even there last Thursday.

Connection between that and his win this weekend??? hmmm.....

[Riftsjumper]

Portland Oregon Area has another Rock Band Venue

Wednesdays at 8pm - 1am

Ole's Medium Rare
10287 SE Highway 212
Clackamas, OR 97015


Drink Specials
Most DLC
Food Special

[Rock_Band_Night]

There are nearly 100 Rock Band events in the US and Canada. Please visit the post in the Rock Events forum (sticky) for a link to the google map. EU rockers are encouraged to start adding events to the list.

Thanks,

[Longshot707]

So I live pretty close to OC and managed to get a friend to join me for a couple drinks to see the kind of talent we would be playing with at a couple spots that had confirmed Rock Events on Monday night. First stop, Chronic Cantina in Costa Mesa. Great venue. Cheap drink specials. Hot bartenders. The game was turned off after 30 minutes of no crowd participation. The employess didn't even do a song to get things started. Next stop, The Alley in Newport Beach. Rock Event there no longer exists. Four people in the bar and it was no longer hooked up. Last stop, Malarkey's in Newport Beach. CLOSED for the night! I was hoping there'd be a spot closer to me that had the same energy and support that Hyperion in LA does, but they've been doing this since Guitar Hero. Apparently, there can be only one. Lol

[Riftsjumper]

Portland Oregon Area has another Rock Band Venue

Wednesdays at 8pm - 1am

Ole's Medium Rare
10287 SE Highway 212
Clackamas, OR 97015


Drink Specials
Most DLC
Food Special


After going to Ole's medium Rare on wednesdays for the last three weeks I have seen A steady increase in players and watchers over that time. I will admit their first night was rough but they are in it for a good time...which is fine with me. Food is good, drinks aren't watered down (least mine weren't) and it's confirmed that with increased intrest that the bar will start Bar band battles. So if you live in the portland OR area and looking for a ROCK BAND venue then here ya go. See ya there!

[soccer]

is there anything around lansing???

[Zen]

how does one get a place to start hosting RB nights? i wold love to start one around this island (oahu, hawaii). :)

thanks. ;)

[Locke506]

I will be hosting a rock band night in Kissimmee/Orlando. It is off hwy 192 and the sports bar is called JT's. Friday's from 9 to 12. Message me if you have any questions and want to come out.

[avalanchemike55]

you can add another denver location. fox and hound in denver and if this one goes well you can add the other 3 fox and hound bars to the list.

[LiquidKourage]

I've posted this information on the web previously in a few places, but for some reason never thought to go straight to the source with it. So, for those of you in the Chicagoland area, let me tell you places you can go play Rock Band 7 nights a week!

(Note: while it may look like it, this is not a listing of "every" Rock Band event in the Chicagoland area. Just the ones my company [LK Entertainment] hosts. All shows are all-ages karaoke/DJ/non-competitive Rock Band shows unless otherwise noted)

MONDAYS:
Fox & Hound - Bloomingdale, IL (on Army Trail Rd just east of Gary Ave.) - 9pm-2am - 21+, only one Monday a month for now, and that Monday varies, so contact the bar for more info. Their contact information can be easily googled.

TUESDAYS:
Muldoon's - Wheaton, IL (downtown, on the corner of Front St. & Hale) - 9pm-1am
Heroes West - Joliet, IL (on Houbolt Rd just north of I-80) - 9pm-2am - 21+ after 10pm

WEDNESDAYS:
Buffalo Wild Wings - Warrenville, IL (on Diehl Rd. near Winfield, across from the AMC 30 Cantera movie theatre) - 9pm-1am - depending on sport schedules (specifically Cubs night games), show may start later than 9pm

THURSDAYS:
Muldoon's - Wheaton, IL (downtown, on the corner of Front St. & Hale) - 9pm-1am
Wicker Well - Chicago, IL (Wicker Park neighborhood, on North Ave. just west of Ashland) - 9:30pm-2am - 21+

FRIDAYS:
Ranked - Plainfield, IL (downtown, on Des Plaines Ave. between Lockport & Main Streets) - 9pm-2am - 21+, 2-person Rock Band League starts June 20th (contact the bar at Rankedamerica.com for more info)

SATURDAYS:
Ranked - Plainfield, IL (downtown, on Des Plaines Ave. between Lockport & Main Streets) - 9pm-2am - 21+, any-sized Rock Band League starts June 21st (contact the bar at Rankedamerica.com for more info)

SUNDAYS:
Ranked - Plainfield, IL (downtown, on Des Plaines Ave. between Lockport & Main Streets) - 3pm-8pm - we may run past 8pm, but the bar goes 21+ after then, so the all-ages timeframe is the only scheduled timeframe. No competitions scheduled...yet...

More info on the events in general...

All shows are run with a 500 watt (or more) professional sound system, with stage televisions guaranteed to have no lag. We patch into house video systems so the audience can follow the screen, but do not recommend play using those TVs, as we cannot independently calibrate for lag. Drum pads and pedal are protected with measures designed to maximize durability without affecting gameplay. Systems are Playstation 3, with 2 Rock Band Stratocaster guitar peripherals available at each show. Microphones are pro-audio-quality wireless systems modified to work seamlessly with Rock Band while bypassing any in-game processing delay, resulting in "echo". Rock Band performances are interwoven with karaoke performances using state-of-the-art electronic "songbooks" and an automated rotation management system, ensuring everyone, singer and player alike, is allowed to perform equally. During the League events at Ranked (Fri & Sat), an additional stage is set up exclusively for Rock Band performance as well, using a home-theater sound system, lag-free TV, and standard USB microphone. As of today we currently have all available DLC for every one of our systems, and will continue to upkeep with future DLC, patches, expansions, etc.

If anyone has any further questions, I can be reached at Jason@liquidkourage.net. Please put "Rock Band event question", or something similar, in the subject, because I receive about 100 junk emails a day, and I wouldn't want to accidentally miss an important one.

[jukeboxxhero]

Rock out tuesday night 9pm! Corner of Laurel Ave and 25a in Northport!

[Dartanyon]

Venue :
Krazy Otto's Sports Saloon
1357 Defense Highway (Rte. 450)
Gambrills, MD 21054

(410) 721-4108
Date/Times : Every Wednesday Night 8pm - Close

Viewing : Big Screen Projection

Sound : Pumped Over Dj's Setup

Gear : Supplied by establishment. ? Bring you own = Yes

Format : Sign up sheet for single instrument play with Random Band members, Or Bring your whole band for a Good Old Rock Band challenge W/Otto's regs.

Console : XBox 360

Level of play : Players Choice.

Internet : System is not Connected to XBL during play, But the newest Songs are downloaded frequently. Weekly..

Hope to see you there for a friendly fun night of ROCK!!!

[Kuniochi]

Had a great time last night at Keats in NYC, by Grand Central Station. I've added a few new places (and edited another) in the New York City Area. Enjoy!

[Tempest8]

Also went to the Godfathers club in Chino, CA on Tuesday nights. Just started a few days ago. Will get more information later on!..

[Pok3rF4ce001]

ROCKBAND NIGHT hosted by Pok3rF4ce (myspace.com/pok3rf4ce)
151 songs and counting!
Perform on STAGE with KILLER SOUND SYSTEM! LIGHTING and PROJECTION BACK DROP, LCD's Around the club for the Audience and a 52" Monitor for the players!
Currently done Karaoke Style but Tournaments to come once we get more players!

Just opened July 1st!
Call 909-627-8080
or
Call 909-904-5501
For Details tell them Pok3rF4ce sent you!
=)

Every Tuesday
Free Admission
9pm - 12 am

@

GODFATHERS
12570 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710

Drink Specials!
50 cent DRAFTS
$3 Blasters
$5 U-Call-Its!:D:cool:

[Tempest8]

I've been told about this ROCK BAND location for monday nights:

ROCK BAND MONDAYS @ Chronic Cantina
220 N. Central Ave.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-4410
8 pm start time

Hope this helps!...

[Convertables_10]

I am hosting one in Chattanooga TN every Sunday night starting Aug 3rd We have all custom painted insturments, $2 house shots, $2 house draft beer, $3hr pool and loads of Rock Band Dlc. $10 Cover 21 and up. No exceptions. Rocking starts at 8pm runs til 2:30 or so. heres the rest of the info and directions. http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=442919.64816&Mytoken=A58F4C6D-62D7-4921-BCF212B2BC82834929176547

[triggerhappy]

the mean fiddler in manhattan is doing rockband nights starting next week. we will be playing there this thursday night while setting up if anyone wants to stop by. 21 to get in, it's a bar, so we will drink and play all night. it's on 47th street between broadway and 8th ave.

[xkitox]

There are a lot of pages of places here and I havnt looked thru them all, but are there any places in Michigan that have rock band nights/ tourneys? thanks!

[Nitz13]

I'm seeing a lot of American places what about Canada? I live in Vancouver anything out here?

[rockoutent]

Rock Band Night Comes Back Due To High Demand In Covina California!!!!! Yes!!! Starting August 7, 2008. Free Drinks For The First 25 People, And Free Gear!!! Log On To Rockent.com For More Info On This Event.

We Also Have Already Reserved Rock Band 2 And Guitar Hero World Tour For September And Will Have A Special Opener For Those Games Too!!!

Come And Support And Rock Out At Out Event!! And Get Vip Guest List For Rock Band 2 And Guitar Hero World Tour Night!!!

Email me for more info at : rockoutent@aol.com
or log on to rockent.com

[Tempest8]

Last night's ROCK BAND @ Del Mar Spy Club in West Covina was just jamming! Despite a few problems with the PA system, the place was rocking! See you out there next time!...

[Tempest8]

There's also ROCK BAND nights on MONDAYS at a bar called The Good Nite in North Hollywood. Tonight's gatherings are at Leo's All-Star Bar & Grill in La Crescenta & at the Del Mar Spy Club in West Covina. Hope to see ALL OF YOU out there tonight!...

[AgtMichaelScarn]

I used to work at a place called Latitude. It's on 8th Ave btwn 47th and 48th st. in Manhattan. I started Rockband there and now I don't work there anymore but they still do it. After a pretty tough summer I think it's going to start to pick up. They are going to buy Rockband 2, I think and it should be pretty good. I told them to at least. Pretty good stop and not too busy so you can get good time in . It's on the third floor and completely dedicated to Rockband.

[T-Cuad]

I just posted a new thread about our Rock Band nights in South Florida. You can find all the details here:

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1324045#post1324045

-Tony

[HeroGear]

There is a weekly event now in Dallas, you can find more info at
http://www.myspace.com/herogearnet
or
http://www.myspace.com/theclubhousedallas

We've gotten several sponsors and are actively seeking more.

[Tim Wade]

There will be next month in Ashland at Break Time Sports bar. We're starting it right after the new release of Rock Band 2 bundle. Not sure of date yet but will keep you posted. We do karaoke every Friday night right now.

[aandment]

WHAT UP ROCKERS!!!

This is M from AandMent.com and we host Rockband night at Ambiente in Alhambra CA every other Tuesday from 7-11 PM.

21 and over, no cover, drink specials, and food specials as well...

Come out and support the event every other Tuesday night!!!

If you have any questions go to rockstarkaraoke626.com!!!

[sam2008]

Ninety-Nine Nights, is a fantasy hack and slash video game developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by an alliance between Q Entertainment and Phantagram. Phantagram is a South Korean based developer noted for creating the Kingdom Under Fire series.
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[leosallstar]

www.leosallstar.com
www.myspace.com/leosallstar


Every Thursday Night... Rock Band 2, with new gear & songs at 9:30pm.

YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHATS INSTORE FOR YOU!!!!

THIS ROCKS... SERIOUSLY! COME IN AND CHECK IT OUT!
AND.......... THE NEW DRUM KIT, BASS, MIC IS INSANE!





Rock Band 2
Artist Song Title Decade
1. AC/DC "Let There Be Rock" 1970s
2. AFI "Girl's Not Grey" 2000's
3. Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know" 1990's
4. Alice in Chains "Man in the Box" 1990's
5. Allman Brothers "Ramblin' Man" 1970's
6. Avenged Sevenfold "Almost Easy" 2000's
7. Bad Company "Shooting Star" 1970's
8. Beastie Boys "So Whatcha Want" 1990's
9. Beck "E-Pro" 2000's
10. Bikini Kill "Rebel Girl" 1990's
11. Billy Idol "White Wedding Pt. I" 1980's
12. Blondie "One Way or Another" 1970's
13. Bob Dylan "Tangled Up in Blue" 1970's
14. Bon Jovi "Livin' on a Prayer" 1980's
15. Cheap Trick "Hello There" 1970's
16. Devo "Uncontrollable Urge" 1980's
17. Dinosaur Jr. "Feel the Pain" 1990's
18. Disturbed "Down with the Sickness" 2000's
19. Dream Theater "Panic Attack" 2000's
20. Duran Duran "Hungry Like the Wolf" 1980's
21. Elvis Costello "Pump It Up" 1970's
22. Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way" 1970's
23. Foo Fighters "Everlong" 1990's
24. Guns N' Roses "Shackler's Revenge" 2000's
25. Interpol "PDA" 2000's
26. Jane's Addiction "Mountain Song" 1980's
27. Jethro Tull "Aqualung" 1970's
28. Jimmy Eat World "The Middle" 2000's
29. Joan Jett "Bad Reputation" 1980's
30. Journey "Anyway You Want It" 1970's
31. Judas Priest "Painkiller" 1990's
32. Kansas "Carry On Wayward Son" 1970's
33. L7 "Pretend We're Dead" 1990's
34. Lacuna Coil "Our Truth" 2000's
35. Linkin Park "One Step Closer" 2000's
36. Lit "My Own Worst Enemy" 1990's
37. Lush "De-Luxe" 1990's
38. Mastodon "Colony of Birchmen" 2000's
39. Megadeth "Peace Sells" 1980's
40. Metallica "Battery" 1980's
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Where'd You Go" 1990's
42. Modest Mouse "Float On" 2000's
43. Motorhead "Ace of Spades" 1980's
44. Nirvana "Drain You" 1990's
45. Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky" 1960's
46. Panic at the Disco "Nine in the Afternoon" 2000's
47. Paramore "That's What You Get" 2000's
48. Pearl Jam "Alive" 1990's
49. Presidents of the USA "Lump" 1990's
50. Rage Against the Machine "Testify" 1990's
51. Ratt "Round & Round" 1980's
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers "Give it Away" 1990's
53. Rise Against "Give it All" 2000's
54. Rush "The Trees" 1970's
55. Silversun Pickups "Lazy Eye" 2000's
56. Smashing Pumpkins "Today" 1990's
57. Social Distortion "I Was Wrong" 1990's
58. Sonic Youth "Teenage Riot" 1980's
59. Soundgarden "Spoonman" 1990's
60. Squeeze "Cool for Cats" 1970's
61. Steely Dan "Bodhitsattva" 1970's
62. Steve Miller Band "Rock'n Me" 1970's
63. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger" 1980's
64. System of a Down "Chop Suey" 2000's
65. Talking Heads "Psycho Killer" 1970's
66. Tenacious D "Master Exploder" 2000's
67. Testament "Souls of Black" 1990's
68. The Donnas "New Kid in School" 2000's
69. The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" 1980's
70. The Grateful Dead "Alabama Getaway" 1980's
71. The Guess Who "American Woman" 1970's
72. The Muffs "Kids in America" 1990's
73. The Offspring "Come Out & Play (Keep 'em Separated)" 1990's
74. The Replacements "Alex Chilton" 1980's
75. The Who "Pinball Wizard" 1960's

Plus all the Rock band ONe SongS!

Leo's All-Star Sports Bar
2941 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91020
818-249-5858

[Tempest8]

And don't forget about Sardo's in Burbank as well as The Stovepiper Lounge in Northridge as well!...

[chago79]

Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Blarney Stone Pub at 5617 Balboa ave San Diego CA 92111. Also at Blarney Stone pub in El Cajon on saturday nights at 388 N 2nd St. El Cajon
,92021.

[Tempest8]

And don't forget the Thursday night Rock Band gatherings at Big Wang's in Hollywood, The Draft in Studio City and Leo's All Star Bar & Grill in La Crescenta!...

[Tempest8]

So far, the only Monday night gatherings in the LA, CA area are in Sardo's Bar & Grill in Burbank and in the Stovepiper Lounge in Northridge!...

[RockBandLosAngeles]

Wednesday Nights - Springbok Bar and Grill, 16153 Victory Blvd, Van
Nuys, CA 91406

Thursday Nights - The Draft Bar and Grill, 12340 Riverside Dr., Studio City, CA 91607

Friday Nights - Pat's Cocktails, 12121 Riverside Dr., Valley Village, CA 91607

We start at 10:00 pm and run till 1:00 am. Please visit www.rockbandnightsla.com (http://www.rockbandnightsla.com) for more information

[Convertables_10]

I am hosting a Rock Band night every Monday starting at 7 p.m. We go until 10 sometimes later if the crowd is there. We have a large selection of the dlc and the Ac/Dc track pack. No cover $1 Draft special. No cover charge to play either. Bring your own band or form one while your there.


Magoo's Restaurant
3658 Ringgold Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 867-1351

Hosted by
Scenic City Entertainment

[The Smoking Blunts]

So, there's been lots of speculation about "Rock Band as the new Karaoke", and what not, but now, we're ready to begin confirming actual Rock Band Bar Nights. I'll start with:

Living Room Lounge, Brooklyn, NY (5th Ave. and 23rd St.; take the R to the 25th St. stop), 7:00 PM, Sundays. They currently do Guitar Hero nights, and importantly, use an XBox 360 copy of the various games. I went to their GH night tonight, it was a lot of fun, I highly recommend it.

Post your local bar planning a Rock Band night here!they used to have a bar like that around here. it was called RANKED GAMING LOUNGE. boy did that crash and burn. they claimed to have two stages where the bands comepeted. it was a dj setup in the corner with his huge speakers blasting one song, while the band on the "other stage" tried to play. you could hardly hear the music. haha

[Scott1620]

Just found out about this one...

The Wedge Restaurant & Bar
1215 New London Rd
Landenberg PA 19350
http://www.thewedgeonline.com/index.html

Have rockband nights every thursday starting at 9.

*EDIT, just called them and they dont do it anymore :(

[LiquidKourage]

they used to have a bar like that around here. it was called RANKED GAMING LOUNGE. boy did that crash and burn. they claimed to have two stages where the bands comepeted. it was a dj setup in the corner with his huge speakers blasting one song, while the band on the "other stage" tried to play. you could hardly hear the music. haha

Yeah, hi. I'm the guy who ran those events. Ever wonder how you make Rock Band a live entertaining experience? Step 1 is "turning the volume to 11". You know what you CAN'T do? Do that on 2 setups simultaneously in the same small acoustically-unfriendly room.

So, you gut a 5-channel receiver system from your own living room, strategically set up the speakers so that each player has a personal monitor, turn up the volume as far as possible, brand the 2nd area a "side stage", and hope for the best. See, we wanted to do something crazy, you know, like let a bunch of bands play all night without waiting an hour or 2 between songs.

Oh, and there were 14 Xbox 360s and Wiis set up in the room too, running simultaneously, and limited room to set up much of anything. Despite all that, every night we were there the bar approached capacity and it was us alone that kept the bar afloat as long as it was. Oh, and we held 3 different Rock Band competitions that gave away a few thousand dollars with no entry fee. But if you have a better idea, be my guest. Me, I'm a professional entertainer with a few thousand shows under my belt. But you? You're "The Smoking Blunts"! I rest my case.

[Henry]

My house in new mexico everyday!

[Artsygrrl]

Noticed this thread had similar events listed as in the map thread, so here goes...

...Every Sunday (unless noted) is Rock Band night at Vertigo Bar in San Francisco! Rehearsals and band sign-up begin around 7:00 PM and competition runs 9:00-11:00 PM. After that it's a free jam session for anyone attending until about 1:00 AM.

Bring your friends and a strong desire to wail. 21 and up, cash only at the bar but an ATM is located by the entrance. Prize varies each week.

Vertigo Bar
1160 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Near the corner of Sutter and Polk

We have a group on Facebook, if anyone is interested.

[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)

Hope to see you there!

[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 behind the band!

Hope to see you there!

[BostonKingB]

What ever happened to the Rock Band Nights at River Gods???? We've been getting disappointed month after month ever since like November.... very very weak!

[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

[flipenese123]

Any bars doing a Rock Band night in Orange County? Hyperion is a long drive...

seriously im ready to rock it out here in the OC!

[Curb71]

seriously im ready to rock it out here in the OC!

chronic cantina in costa mesa was doing monday nights. not sure if they still are...

[Tempest8]

Any one here going tonight either to Cal State Northridge for Mikomicon or at Antonio's in Burbank tonight?...

[RockBandBear]

Lone Star Legends Sports Bar and Grill (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lone-Star-Legends-Sports-Bar-and-Grill/154544684564725)1146 Beltline Rd, Garland, TX, 75040
Garland, TX Sundays at 9 PM been running for a Month now

[backinanger]

do you know how is for the copyrights?? do the have to pay Harmonix out of the normal list of the songs as in a normal karaoke?
What have i to do legally to organize it?

[RockBandBear]

Callisto Wednesday Nights 8 PM
1680 E Beltline Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 808-0910

[RockBandBear]

Fox & Hound Tuesdays 8PM
10051 Whitehurst Drive Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75243
214-340-4300

[ToeJamAndToast]

I'm also in the OC, but in Irvine. Definitely let me know of any RB nights around these parts. Thanks!

[RockBandBear]

Cancelled

[pduke999]

Every Thursday night @ The Cary Street Cafe, in Richmond Va. Rockband night has been happening here for close to three years. Rockband starts at 10 P.M. and goes until 1:30 A.M., but come out early and play some fighting games at 8!!! Great little hippy bar with awesome bartenders. Free to get in, but the business is supported by your patronage =) 21+

[deathmonkey]

Rock Band nights in San Diego at The Blarney Stone Pub on Balboa Avenue are Tuesday nights from 10pm til last call and on Wednesdays w/free pizza from one of our local restaurants from 9pm til last call. 21 and over only please!