[Harp-L] Venues' Acoustics

[David Fertig <drfertig@xxxxxxxxx>]

The Iceman brought a flood of memories with his passing reference to the old Grande Ballroom in Dee'troit.

Made me think of great (and in some cases, late) venues, and what made 'em good.

The old Grande Ballroom (the one I recall from MC5 & Up Band and Congoleum Mauler shows for John Sinclair in 1969) had the wrap-around collonade or hallway, which acted well as a sound chamber of sorts, I think.  And the old Cotati Cabaret (in Sonoma County, N. Cal) had side halls flanking the stage, leading to behind the stage, this also acted as a sound chamber.  

These venues, although hugely different in size and feel, both had great sound characteristics.  Of course, my perceptions might have ben altered by various condiments, the passage of time, and the onset of dotage.  but I digress.  

So what other venues seemed to have unusually good acoustics, and what do you think effected that?

-Dave "Acoustics is Magic, Not Science" Fertig