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Big Orbit's Soundlab
Category: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Music Venues [Edit]
110 Pearl StBuffalo, NY 14202
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
2 reviews for Big Orbit's Soundlab
2 reviews in English
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Review from Dan K.
2/9/2012
Was here last night to see Emancipator and Little People. The show itself was great, as to the venue.
This place is OK for shows, it's definitely provides for an intimate atmosphere. The sound is good and you can have a good view of stage from just about anywhere.
I guess my main issue is no draft beer or alcohol, bottle beer selection is limited and a bit pricey at $4 for an import / micro. (at least for Buffalo prices).
Basically the venue doesn't distract from the show, but doesn't add to it either. -
Review from Mark S.
2/24/2010
Buffalo has a lot of buildings with that turn of the 20th century character that I always have a soft spot for. Soundlab is located in the basement of one of these types of buildings, though you'll be hard pressed to find the entrance the first time you go (it's not exactly blatantly obvious, more like 1920s speakeasy obvious).
Not being a native of Buffalo, I'm no expert on the local music/arts scene, but I get the impression that the Soundlab serves as a inexpensive venue for the city's arts community - meaning that it doesn't appear to exist with the sole purpose of being a popular hangout that regularly attracts nightly crowds. There's no beer on tap (and its actually somewhat expensive - $4/bottle - for alcohol in the US. Though you still beat Toronto's strict policy of extortion for alcohol, so congratulations!)
I've come to see bands play on two separate occasions. The 1st time to see Petra Haden, and the 2nd time, James Blackshaw. If you're into up and coming independent musicians, then the Soundlab is a good place to find that kind of thing. There are no major visual obstructions to the stage, and there are a few booths to hang out with friends in between sets.
Overall, the Soundlab isn't a bad venue, but in its current conditions it's no gem either.
