Roxy Theatre

01/04/06

Cross-genre concert venue weathers musical fads in the midst of Buckhead's prefab bar scene.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
If you're looking for a live music venue that regularly showcases multinational indie talent, it's hard to beat the Roxy. The multitude of autographed memorabilia in the lobby and bar attests to the venue's staying power. The intimate 1,200-person, smoke-free black box hall is a great space for seeing large acts who want to play an in-demand show or local favorites that are on-the-rise. Downstairs, an open floor offers standing room, while the balcony (occasionally reserved for VIPs) features reclining seats. The Roxy is the last stop on the relatively intimate Atlanta mid-sized circuit, along with the Tabernacle or Center Stage. Acts such as Bob Dylan and the Cure have used the venue to reconnect, while artists such as Kings of Leon have offered one last pre-arena performance. Proximity to Buckhead's revamped bar and restaurant scene means the night doesn't have to end when the show does.

01/14/04

It is a great place to view a show but..

by john_rocker at Citysearch

The Roxy is a great place to see a show its an old theatre that has been converted to a music venue.The only problems I have with this venue is parking which is tough but if you look you can find it and the staff is quite rude. I nominate the red 40 something bartender at the main bar as rudest bartender in Atlanta this woman was downright rude. Luckily there is a back bar area loaded with musical memorabilia and a much more attentive staff. So in closing when you go to the Roxy avoid the main bar and go to the back bar.

• Pros: great sound, intimate seating
• Cons: parking, rude bartender