Paradise Rock Club
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 562-8800
Fax: (617) 562-8804
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User Reviews for Paradise Rock Club
06/25/2008 Posted by slippyx
The sound is o.k. compared to other small sized venues in town, and the small size is a good way to get intimate with the bands. There are two down sides to the venue. First, the security and staff at the venue are complete jerks. I have never been to a show there where I wasn't pushed, shoved, or yelled at by someone working there. And I'm a fairly harmless person. The security are gestapo style who get in the face of anyone who starts dancing or moving around, and the staff are never helpful and all have attitude. The second problem is the lack of a reliable box office. They occasionally are available at the Orpheum, but I don't think they even sell them anymore. That means we have to pay the $10-15 service fees from ticketbastard to go to shows at the Paradise. Totally not worth it. Their web site is awful, and they don't post box office hours there. I have dropped by many times to find the box office closed, and unable to buy tickets. If they were smart, they'd supply the bartenders next door with some tix, like most other small clubs.
09/12/2006 Posted by zensho357
In a larger venue the crowd starts to bunch up near the stage to get a quality look at the act on stage. At the 'Dise, you can be in the bathroom and still have a great sight line to the stage. An exageration, only slightly. You are right up on the stage with the band. There isn't a bad spot in the room. the sound is always a tossup as some majors bring in their own super-genius soundtechs but, any night you are likely to hear an excellent mix of presence and clarity. It gets crowded for sure, but you can always find a spot or two to hang out in. this is most certainly a rare scene. You are within reaching distance from the stage and they don't usually oversell the house. Never a bad show at this place.
Pros: super cool close-in layout
Cons: parking is a bit of a bummer
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01/05/2006 Posted by bostonoffice
so many good acts pass thru the paradise great sight lines, cheap drinks, the best!
Pros: prices, sight lines
Cons: crowds, annoying college kids
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06/29/2002 Posted by splaktar
I simply love the Paradise! I've been going to shows there for the last 5 years and have enjoyed myself everytime (even when the bands have disappointed). For sure the best show I've ever seen there was Our Lady Peace and Everclear. This was the show when Drew Bledsoe and pals did their stage dives. I was really upset when the club had to close down for a while after that. Luckily it's back and the new interior is much better than before!
Pros: Great Atmosphere, Great Long Islands, Cheap Cover
Cons: Smoky, Expensive drinks
