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[BGW]

burt, on Apr 29 2007, 09:35 AM, said:

BGW, what do you predict for the National?  Do you consider NorVa a cutting edge venue, and do you think its Richmond cousin will book similar musical acts?

If the current crop of bookings at The Norva is indicative of what The National will book (bear in mind that it's very unlikely an act would play both places on a tour swing), then there will be lots of half-empty nights. If the next 4 months of bookings at the Norva were to play at The National, I'd maybe be interested in 2 shows.

[wrldcoupe4]

At Last, Toad's Sets June Opening Date

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The 1,500-capacity live music venue in the revamped Lady Byrd Hat building near the Turning Basin will debut June 7 with a public fundraiser for Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), then present its first concert June 21 with retro-swing group Squirrel Nut Zippers....

Other concerts on the initial itinerary include the Summer of Love Tour with Jefferson Starship, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Tom Constanten on July 5; Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder on July 13; The Michael Schenker Group on July 20; Reel Big Fish with Less Than Jake, Streetlight Manifesto and Against All Authority on July 21; and jazz guitarist Ken Navarro on Aug. 5....

Other acts waiting for final confirmation include George Thorogood and the Destroyers, rapper Mims and George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic.

[burt]

Hahaha.  What a name -- Squirrel Nut Zippers!  BGW, are you one of their fans?

McLaw, I hope you can find a better tag than the above for your new and promising band.    Have you contacted Toads or the Nat about possible dates?  

And what's wrong with keeping the McLawsdrive name?

Edited by burt, 01 May 2007 - 10:22 AM.

[BGW]

burt, on May 1 2007, 12:13 PM, said:

Hahaha.  What a name -- Squirrel Nut Zippers!  BGW, are you one of their fans?

Not quite. And, again, they'd have easily filled the place 10 years ago, but these days? Not so much.

[burt]

My old ears don't get along with today's music, but I think I'll check Jet Blue to see if they offer a  cheap flight around August 4th.  If so, I might just fly in to see the facility and listen to jazz guitarist Ken Navarro.  Maybe they'll put in temporary seating for that event.

Anybody want to make a party of it?  We could meet, have drinks and dinner at HIGHWATER and enjoy the concert.

Edited by burt, 01 May 2007 - 04:49 PM.

[BreakfastPills]

Okay, wow. I'm really starting to get a more positive vibe about this Toad's Place.  It really IS going to carve a niche in Richmond for larger acts.

Some noteworthy ska bands... Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, and AAA are playing July 21st.  You'll be sure to catch me there!

[eandslee]

I just got the following email from Venture Richmond today listing the upcoming shows at the Toad's Place Richmond.  The line up looks OK...I guess.  There are a couple bands that I recognize such as Reel Big Fish and Bowling for Soup which has been a big name lately.  Anyway, here it is:

Coming Soon - Toad's Place of Richmond
www.ToadsPlaceRVA.com
140 Virginia Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Toad's Place of Richmond is a 20,000 square foot entertainment venue with the capacity to hold 1500 people for a diverse range of live performances from the national to the local level. It has outdoor seating for dining along the Canal Walk as well.

Entertainment Line-up:
Squirrel Nut Zippers
with The Old Ceremony
Thursday, June 21st at 8pm

Senses Fail
with From Autumn to Ashes
Friday, June 29th at 7:30pm

Independence Day Extravaganza
Bruce in the USA
Tuesday, July 3rd at 8pm

Summer of Love Tour
featuring Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Tom Constanten -of The Grateful Dead-
Thursday, July 5th at 7pm

Bowling For Soup
with Melee, Quietdrive, Army of Freshman
Sunday, July 8th at 6:30pm

Hawthorne Heights
with From First to Last, Secondhand Serenade, Brighten, Powerspace
Thursday, July 12th at 6pm

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
Friday, July 13th at 7:30pm

Edited by eandslee, 15 May 2007 - 11:59 AM.

[wrldcoupe4]

Check out Toad's website for other concerts that have been lined up.

[burt]

wrldcoupe4, on May 15 2007, 04:51 PM, said:

Check out Toad's website for other concerts that have been lined up.

I think the Venture Richmond release today listed all that are on the list so far.  But I'll check the site to see if others have been added.

[wrldcoupe4]

It's starting to fill in

Carbon Leaf
Thu, June 7th Doors 8:00pm all ages
with Poston Brown Project

Squirrel Nut Zippers
Thu, June 21st Doors 8:00pm all ages
special guests The Old Ceremony

Senses Fail
Fri, June 29th Doors 7:30pm all ages
with From Autumn to Ashes

Independence Day Extravaganza!!!
Tue, July 3rd Doors 8:00pm 18 & up
Bruce in the USA, special guest TBA

Summer of Love Tour
Thu, July 5th Doors 7:00pm all ages
featuring Jefferson Starship, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Tom Constanton

Bowling for Soup
Sun, July 8th Doors 6:30pm all ages
with Melee, Quiet Drive, Army of Freshman

Hawthorne Heights
Thu, July 12th Doors 6:00pm all ages
with From First to Last, Second Hand Serenade, Brighten, Powerspace

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Fri, July 13th Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:30pm all ages

MIMS
Thu, July 19th Doors 9:00pm 18 & up

Michael Schenker Group
Fri, July 20th Doors 7:30pm all ages
with Doug Doppler, The Anthony Curtis Band

Shout It Loud Tour featuring Reel Big Fish/Less Than Jake
Sat, July 21st Doors 6:00pm all ages
with Streetlight Manifesto, Against All Authority

Ken Navarro
Sun, August 5th Doors 7:30pm all ages

Slick Rick
Thu, August 16th Doors 8:00pm all ages

Lamb of God
Sun, September 2nd Doors 6:30pm all ages
with Hatebreed, Alabama Thunder######, 3 inches of Blood

George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic
Sun, September 23rd Doors 7:30pm all ages

[JSI]

wrldcoupe4, on May 15 2007, 05:34 PM, said:

It's starting to fill in

MIMS
Thu, July 19th Doors 9:00pm 18 & up

Not that I'm a huge fan, but MIMS has one of the most popular rap songs in the nation right now.

[wrldcoupe4]

I'm hot cuz I'm fly, you ain't cuz you not!  

[Downtowner]

haha coupe i've been hearing that song around school for the past few days. I also like this Lineup I mean some of the Bands I like are finally coming to Richmond. I mean Hawthorne Heights,Quiet Drive,Bowling for Soup Im glad there all coming here. I'd really like to see Linkin Park come here that would be a Concert I would Definitly go too!!!!

[BreakfastPills]

So Lamb of God is finally deciding to come home.  Wonder when we can expect to see GWAR.

[burt]

George Thorogood and The Destroyers is the latest addition to Toads first season.  They will appear on August 26th.  Tickets range from $25 to $30.

I was a bit surprised that the Ricky Skaggs concert with Kentucky Thunder on July 13th will be commanding $40 to $50 per ticket.  Not because Skaggs couldn't fill much larger venues at that or higher admission cost, but because I was under the impression Toads, The National, NorVa, Birchmere, 9:30 and similar clubs generally book less costly acts. I'm sure Skaggs will have no trouble selling 1600 ducats at Toads.

[burt]

McLaw, have you clicked "booking" on Toad's web site?  Why not send them an epk?

[BreakfastPills]

I'm still curious about whether or not Richmond can handle Toad's Place... how much support will there be for a venue of that size?  How much will Richmond support Toad's AND The National Theather?

[burt]

BreakfastPills, on May 18 2007, 11:58 AM, said:

I'm still curious about whether or not Richmond can handle Toad's Place... how much support will there be for a venue of that size?  How much will Richmond support Toad's AND The National Theather?

Time will tell.

Considering that Hampton Roads with less disposable income and half a million more people than Richmond  routinely fills 18,000 seats at Virginia Beach Pavillion and has attracted over a million to NorVa, filled the Granby Theatre before it was closed for various violations, and will open Club Sevens, a four-story diverse dance/music club downtown Norfolk in June, plus other venues at Waterside and in Portsmouth and on The Peninsula,  I have no fears of Richmond flling a couple of long overdue music halls.

Charlottesville has a lot going on, too, considering its size, but I predict Richmond will draw audiences from all directions to The National, Toad's, and in 2009, to the Carpenter Theatre as well.

[Icetera]

burt, on May 18 2007, 12:37 PM, said:

Time will tell.

Considering that Hampton Roads with less disposable income and half a million more people than Richmond routinely fills 18,000 seats at Virginia Beach Pavillion and has attracted over a million to NorVa, filled the Granby Theatre before it was closed for various violations, and will open Club Sevens, a four-story diverse dance/music club downtown Norfolk in June, plus other venues at Waterside and in Portsmouth and on The Peninsula, I have no fears of Richmond flling a couple of long overdue music halls.

Charlottesville has a lot going on, too, considering its size, but I predict Richmond will draw audiences from all directions to The National, Toad's, and in 2009, to the Carpenter Theatre as well.

I am sure a considerable percentage of both the Hampton Roads and C-ville venues are coming from Richmond and surrounding rural areas.  These new Richmond venues should easily be successful.

Edited by Icetera, 18 May 2007 - 11:05 AM.

[burt]

Icetera, on May 18 2007, 01:03 PM, said:

I am sure a considerable percentage of both the Hampton Roads and C-ville venues are coming from Richmond and surrounding rural areas.  These new Richmond venues should easily be successful.

Right, Ice.  People love new places, especially if they are visually attractive.