10 High Club

09/27/07

Best Live Venue in Atlanta

by guitarhero

I recently discovered the 10High because a review here about the Metalsome events. Metalsome is karaoke with a live band. I have done karaoke before, but never like this. I don't think I will ever do jukebox karaoke again after going to the 10high.

The cover was $5 like review here said (thanks for the "rock til you drop" review, because I was one of the first 50 there and was also able to sing in the first set for free). I can definately see myself becoming a 10 High regular.

Also the bartendars are really cool. They sever 12oz PBR for $3.75 (I think, I had so many I can only figure it out by how much money I was able to bring home).

They have a big show featuring Atlanta's hottest local bands October 18th. The club went so far out there for these bands that they made a commercial to promote the event and bands. Its called the Rockstar Panty Raid and it features: Steadlur, Program The Dead, The Warm Gunns and Rockets to Ruin.

I am pretty new to Atlanta and think I have found a place I can call home!

• Pros: Live Band Karaoke, Affordable Drinks that get the job done
• Cons: The bar closes at 2am, 3 am would be great

09/26/07

Not your ordinary Karaoke

by gobuehose

I have never seen anything like this. A band that plays songs and lets you be the rockstar! It is completely understandable that there is a cover and that the band accepts tips to let you sing. We're not talking about a $400 karaoke machine here people.....this is 4 musicians who play for about 5 hours.....One of their gutiars probably costs as much as your standard karaoke machine. They also have a video camera that films you, and they will sell you a DVD of your preformance if you want to buy it. That is pretty cool. I e-mailed mine to my family and told them that I quit my job to become a rock star. Check this out as there is simply nothing else like it in the world of karaoke

• Pros: Great fun, great drink pricing
• Cons: maybe not for you if you are clostrophobic

09/26/07

Save Your $8 - Skip Metalsome

by metalguy13

At first, when you go to metalsome, you'll be amazed at how fun the vibe appears to be. But take time to see what's really going on there, you'll be shocked. The band takes bribes for people to sing, and you have to bribe if you want to sing in the second set. Even better, the four-eyed old gramps bass player will ridicule you or throw you out if you have an issue with that. Gimme a break. When it gets down to it, it?s just a bunch of losers running karoake who somehow think they can treat the crowd like trash -- don't fall for the ads, the karoake singers aren't the imaginary rock stars, it's the band who believes they are! Save your $8 for either live music or a karoake night without the attitude and BS.

• Pros: lots of abuse if you're into that kind of thing
• Cons: $8 for karoake?

09/26/07

Rock til' You drop with the live rock karaoke band Metalsome Incorporated

by toofastone

The 10High is the home of Metalsome Incorporated on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturdays. Metalsome Incorporated is a Live Rock Karaoke Band and been doing there famous Metalsome Monday shows for 5 years now.

I believe the cover for Metalsome shows are $5 for the first $50 people and a couple more dollars after that. The first 50 also have the opportunity to sign up on the first set for free. Which is 2 hours of live music.

The second live band karaoke set usually involves bribes (which were described poorly in another review). A lot of people really want to get on stage and sing. They offer large amounts of money, but the bribes are a standard and the bribe set list also fills up fast. Its a first come first serve deal with the second set.

I believe Tuesdays and Thursdays at the 10High rotate from live local bands doing original music to local band doing tributes to legendary artist.

Fridays are local and national artist. These bands draw large crowds and a guaranteed good show!

The bartenders are super cool people and they will know your face and what you drink after awhile. The 10High is not the place to eat at. If you are hungry go upstairs to the Dark Horse. If you don't mind eating in a crowded room, The bartenders will take your order and you can eat there. The drinks are great and the beer selection is also right for the venue.

If you are looking for a true rock club, this is the place for you!

• Pros: Live Rock Band Karaoke, Great Staff, Drinks that Deliever
• Cons: The amps don't go to 11

09/11/07

Poor service

by linsers

While 10 High is in a great location and scene on Highland, the typical service received in this area is not to be expected here. Though the management is friendly, the bartenders are RUDE and INCONSIDERATE. They do not listen to the customers, and they do not respect the customers or their employer. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this establishment in the Highlands. There are far better places with higher quality customer service.

• Pros: Good location
• Cons: TERRIBLE service

07/09/07

Horrible Nightmare

by punkyd

Ok- Just read "Nirvana for the rock star wannabe" review and that will explain it all. Unless you are a middle aged, washed up, chain-wearing hair band rocker, I don't think this place is for you. I had heard about Metalsome Monday and thought that it sounded pretty fun so decided to check it out for my Bachelorette party since I LOVE karaoke. BIG MISTAKE. Every single person was rude to me from the moment I walked in. Then when you go to sign up to sing with the amazon woman (I was one of the first to sign up), she doesn't tell you that only a select few people get to sing for free and then you are not guaranteed a spot, but if you do get the "chance" it will cost you a whopping 20 dollars on top of the cover that you pay to get in to the smoky dump. Meanwhile you have to stare at women (at least I think that they were) wearing practically nothing who REALLY shouldn't be wearing anything remotely revealing. If you decide to go, come equipped with your black lipstick, chain, and guitar to sing about how hard core you are because that is cool. Horrible, horrible place. I think that I had a nightmare last night about it.

• Pros: um... well...nope...
• Cons: wasted 2 hours of my life

04/29/07

nirvana for the rock star wannabe

by daphne327

we found this place after blind willie's was not to my friend's liking. we started wandering down the street and a few doors down from BD we found this not very welcoming little place with a trashy sign above. i don't know what pulled us in and after becoming $14 poorer we proceeded to go downstairs where we found this really loud metal band playing (metal bands? are they still around?). the lead singer had stage presence (a lot of antics) but his "singing" sucked big time. the band was worth it, knew well what they were doing. then comes another lead singer who sucked more and that's when it hitme: it's a metal karaoke with a live band. and old school metal too: zeppelin, sabbath, motley, and the like. the lightest song that night was "don't stop believing" which some dude massacred. but some of the singers were actually pretty good. you could tell they were probably regulars or had practiced a few times before. i had been looking for a kakaoke bar for so long but i'm a rocker and the ones i had seen somehow weren't my thing but this one... i felt like moses when he saw the promised land. the karaoke is only on saturdays and mondays i heard. the crowd was very eclectic, some kids (and i mean kids) looked straight out of the '80s (wannabes) but i'm thinking "you weren't even BORN when KISS was playing that song kiddo... other women were wearing their spring dresses (really). a lot of spiked hair and a lot of black around... i was very preppy and my friend very "tough working class guy" but we didn't feel out of place. there's a bar but the stage drama was too interesting, didn't care about the beer and i think most people didn't care either. you pay $20 to sing (steep i think) but can get your performance on DVD (i suppose for a few bucks more). we stayed there until they kicked us out at 2am (too early). will be back again and again and again and...!

• Pros: metal karaoke? woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Cons: over at 2am? come on...

09/13/06

ok place to see a band

by the_dude7

Because it is in a basement, it definitely has a basement feel to it. But yeah its an ok place to see a band. I went there for the live band kerioke night on Friday...$7 for cover? How much is that cover band ripping you off for? Local bands that play original material dont even charge that much. Crowd was ok....some poseurs. Nothing really outstanding. I'll go back to see live bands there but not for kerioke.

• Pros: black lights makes everyone look more attractive
• Cons: cover is too much

04/18/06

This basement-level music club went from secret local hideout to an always-packed theme night bar.

by Contributor

In Short
At one point in time the 10 High was Atlanta's undercover spot to catch highly buzzed, on-the-verge bands. Like a secret society, celebs like Andre 3000 and Butch Walker would rub elbows with who's who of Atlanta's music biz, polishing off pints of Stella. However with the success of Metalsome Monday, (the live band, heavy metal karaoke night) the 10 High has evolved from a hipster den to a cover-happy theme bar. The Metalsome band does karaoke multiple nights a week while other themes like yatch rock or 80's night fill the room with hit-happy music lovers and those looking for a break from East Andrews. While it feels like a corporate-invaded-dive, the club has mastered the success formula--most nights are super-packed, and the bands are far-and-away the best cover acts in the city. Bring some rowdy friends, grab a drink and get ready to sing your ass off.

05/15/02

Different Than Dark Horse

by GingerMassey_Citysearch

If the typical Dark Horse crowd is not your thing, be relieved that the one downstairs at 10 High is completely different. Most of the people here are serious about the band theyve come to see. Ive noticed that with the renovations also came a much better selection of music.

• Pros: Intimate space, Inexpensive cover
• Cons: Basement feel