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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle, in my opinion, is one of the best places in Atlanta to see a show. Have been here multiple times and have never had a bad experience.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle is a great place to catch a live show. In all honesty its not my favorite from the sound standpoint. I have seen three different concerts at the Tabernacle from three different genres...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When driving to Atlanta the last thing that seems like a good idea is giving someone 15 bucks to park but, when youve been driving 40 min. in Friday night traffic and avoiding wrecks you dont really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Tabernacle is a pretty solid Atlanta venue. I never got to visit it in its House of Blues days, but I wish I had. I have seen two standard concerts here, as well as participated in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When someone asks you about your significant other you sometimes may struggle to tell them why you love your mate so much. Sometimes words aren't enough, and you're left realizing... they're great,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A venue can be a lot more than a place to see a show. More than big speakers and overpriced beer. With a consistently good lineup and and a bit of character, a venue can elevate the performance.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty remarkable place to see a show.The furnishings alone are worth the visit. I like how there are different levels in the building, just like the Masquerade.I don't remember drink prices...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Tabernacle is the best concert venue in Atlanta. Totally prefer it over the Masquerade...and we all know how that place is. Crowd surfers and mosh pits not your cups of tea? Then simply...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't sum up my thoughts any better than Blake B. has already done so I'm just going quote him - "A pretty awesome place to see bands during the rare event that you can find someone worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having seen both Less Than Jake and Queensryche here, I'd label the Tabernacle a perfectly fine venue for live music. Having lost the opportunity to see Hot Water Music and the first part of Less...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yep, this is a great place to enjoy a concert. If you are the type that likes to shake your bones amongst copious amounts of other bone shakers then the lower level is for you. If you like to sit back...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Tabernacle several times for different events. I really enjoyed my experience both times. It's really easy to get to and the venue itself is really nice. The first time I went was for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our company held a private event here with a comedian, followed by a popular musician. I'm not too sure that having a comedian in front of a thousand tipsy attendees all walking around the main floor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool venue. Annoying practices.It's rad to worship the music gods in an old church, but the lack of organization leads to a disgruntled congregation. If you're into the whole "having a seat" concept,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. An a-ok, Intimate place to have a quaint concert. I was left neither disappointed, or amazed. The view, on the standing portion of the venue, and the balcony up top was stellar- not a bad seat to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle was OK. We saw Jason Mraz here on Nov. 29th, and he was incredible. However, I'm not a pushy person, nor do I like to be in the middle of a crowd of people, so I was standing at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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I love this place! It's got a groovy atmosphere, plenty of seating and room for standing/dancing, etc.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets just say the Tabernacle is a GREAT place to see a show if you are willing to be patient and stand. I am, so I happen to love this place- however, if standing at a concert or having a seat is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here in ages so I was withholding a review but I went again recently and I still really like this place. I've only been to general admission shows and I've always stood but I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a break of about 4 years between going here almost once a month until coming back to see Morrissey late last year.A lot has changed, no more smoking inside (not even downstairs in the old Cotton...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Nice place to go and see intimate shows/concerts, a place where you can actually see the performer no matter where you sit!! That makes the show feel so much for intimate!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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I saw Carlos Mencia there and I enjoyed the smallness of the Tabernacle. I got a great quality show without having to bring binoculars! I definitely want to go back!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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i love going to this small place for a show they even have a smoking section in the basement i will be back
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle is a really cool place to see a show. I've been going there for about ten years now and have seen MANY MANY good bands there.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Been here for concerts and comedy shows. Good venue.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Great unique concert venue. The band selection is pretty good. The only problem is the sound mixing is sometimes shoddy and the scene a little young, but otherwise very good.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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You can smoke in the basement, thats cool and its ususally easy to get a drink.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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its a good place and whats cool bout it upstairs is the big stage soo its a 2 in 1 combo i went to a show and it was soo crowded they moved it upstairs onto the tabernacle stage and then it was a bigg party
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this venue! I saw The Roots here so my review is totally biased. The show was off the hook! The reason being that in the Tabernacle, you have a great view from everywhere! Lupe Fiasco...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tabernacle has it all: great sound system, lots of parking, and great bartenders (especially Jason and Jen!).You will love the ornate decorations/art, the larger than life chandelier, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite music venue of all time. And this is coming from someone who's seen a lot of concerts in a lot of cities in a lot of venues.As i'm sure the other reviewers have pointed out, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue. Intimate and up close. I love seeing shows there.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this venue.. I've seen several concerts here and its always a great show.. there are three levels, I haven't been on the bottom but I've heard thats the smoke pit (which I avoid) I like to go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great concert venue. I've seen The Roots, Dave Chappelle and Arctic Monkeys(twice) there. I've had a great time and always had good seats. Security is normaly cool and keeping everything in order....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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The Tabernacle is a great place to watch a show. I have been going to concerts here since I moved from Florida. They always have great bands coming here and hopefully will continue the tradition. The look and...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many fun times were had here in the late 90s. This is just a neat place. I haven't been to any shows here though.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the place I saw the most concerts while in my 5 year jaunt in Atlanta...from the Pet Shop Boys to Death Cab for Cutie... too many to remeber right now.It's fun, rowdy, and just great standing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a lot of concerts in my day and I must say the Tabernacle is pretty high on my list of favorites. If you've never been, I highly recommend. It is a converted church so there is not a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As far as larger venues go, the Tabernacle is very cool. Usually, the sound is solid and the sight lines dandy...unless you're in the balcony. Granted, there are some very solid balcony seats, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool building. Go once so you can say, "Aw duuude, I saw this awesome band in this old-church-turned-rock-hall." I saw Imogene Heap then Guster there. Great shows. I will not go back. Unless I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very cool place once you get inside: a modified, old church building. It really is one of the best places to see a concert in Atlanta. I've seen my share of great shows here, such as Beck...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best place in Atlanta to see a mid-market touring band.I've seen Social Distortion there twice (the last time, I had a drink with Fred Toucher - Stephanie really did have hoof feet!)All...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a show in the Atlanta area. Actually it may be one of the best places to see a show in Atlanta. Like everyone else said, the place used to be an old school church, so the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A week ago today when I got to the theatre, my friend Amy mentioned that one of her relatives-in-law was in town for work and had offered her free passes to get into the Tabernacle to see The Black...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to quite a few shows at the Tabernacle and the one thing that I love about it is that usually no one shows up that early. I've been front row for Guster, Ben Folds, Bloc Party, and a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty awesome place to see bands during the rare event that you can find someone worth the money that comes through here. An old church couldn't be a better location for shows: the huge walls and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle is definitely one of my favorite venues for music. Standing outside this giant former church and looking up at it, it's hard to imagine that dirty punk bands play inside this beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The old House of Blues venue has fared much better since becoming the Tabernacle. I've seen a variety of bands here: Death Cab for Cutie, Scissor Sisters, and back in the day John Mayer. The place has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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I've seen a few bands here, including the Decemberists (twice) and Cheap Trick. Great venue, funky redecoration in an old church. You still get a great view of the stage from the balcony. Only complaint is the...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Attended a party hosted by partners of the convention that I was attending and it was a great locale with all these different smaller rooms. They had a great band, USB playing that night, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My feet hurt in this venue. Guess I wore the wrong shoes. I stopped enjoying Alicia Keyes by the time she got to the third song. Next time I was going to an open seating event I'd probably try to get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Great place for music. Wonderful experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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This is THE best place to see a show in Atlanta. The concerts here are just miraculous. They sound better than those held at the Georgia Dome, in my opinion.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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This is my favorite concert venue. It used to be the House of Blues back in the day. It is general admission but they have seating up top if you don't want to stand in front of the stage the whole time.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific and fascinating venue, but when trekking up to the top level during the last concert I attended, I couldn't help but wonder about the fire safety/codes. Heaven forbid something bad were to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This a *beautiful* venue. Seriously. The staff is really friendly and efficient. Really good sound. Really really good sound system and acoustics. One of my favorite places to go for music. Many...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Love the history of this place. It's old and worn down though, and the quick make-over by the temporary House of Blues for the 96 Olympic games was a hack job of folk art graffiti. I wish someone...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The shows that I remember most in Atlanta have been at the Tabernacle. Without a doubt, my favorite medium size to smallish venue to see any kind of music. The view is great from the floor or from the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle is a former house of worship turned concert venue. Local and national musicians and bands from various genres play at The Tabernacle. General admission standing room only is available...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal set-up, decor, location, size, & acoustics. I like the "stand downstairs, sit upstairs" concept. It keeps annoying kids out of my face, & I can sit my old ass down.But the prices, jesus!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tabernacle started out life as a church - hence the name. Somewhere along the name it was a House of Blues - hence the ecclectic decor, which is a kind of voodoo-meets-Keith Haring. This is an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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I saw the Pet Shop Boys here for the 1st time they were here in Atlanta. They chose the Tabernacle and it's an experience YOU NEVER FORGET. Of course, I was not in general addimisson seats more like...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went this past Saturday night to see the very talented Ryan Adams. Let me just say that Ryan Adams knows how to put on a great show, and the Tabernacle couldn't have been a better venue for it. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite larger sized venue in Atlanta. They sound is phenomenal, bring earplugs though. I have seen tons of people there from Audioslave to Buddy Guy all of them have been great shows. Parking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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i drove down from nashville to see the band HIM. we don't have a venue to compare to tabernacle - and they call nashville "music city". that's a laugh! i loved tabernacle - the sound was awesome and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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unique venue for most artists. i've seen chris isaak, counting crows, ben folds, and a few more and all were fun concerts and sounded great! parking down there is 'ok'. can be expensive in some pay lots....
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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I had a blast just going from room to room and checking things out. I like the more intimate setting although it is on the dirty side.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was because I was sick when I was there, but this place is just too damned loud. I even went to see a mostly acoustic folk band, and I thought my ears were gonna bleed. You also have to stand...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I would go to see just about anybody perform at The Tabernacle. It's just that great of a music venue. Small and intimate, yet big enough to attract big acts. I've seen a lot of shows here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A former house of worship, this three-tiered behemoth is an ideal venue for better known indie acts and small national acts.The ground floor is standing only, while the upper two tiers have stadium...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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It is entirely true that the venue does not have many seats - there are seats on the balcony levels, but not on the floor. However, this is perfect for some shows - the kind where audience expects to go wild,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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The Tabernacle is the premier place in Atlanta to see a concert. I have only seen one show their and it wasn't an act you need great acoustics for, it was Ludacris, but the venue is the perfect size,...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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From the outside, you see an old historic church building in downtown. Step inside and you see what has become one of the best clubs in Atlanta to see live music. The stage is surrounded by a genera...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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I found this place to be small, dark and not very inviting when going to see the comedian Jenene Garafelo (how ever you spell her name). It turned out to be just a small night clube. The tickets were...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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The Tabernacle is a place were a lot of concerts are help. It is kind of an interesting place but they need to make some additions. There are no seats and it is very crowded. Also there is no smoking. It gets...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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The venue is a pretty neat place, and overall I have had good experiences here, though there is never enough seats and if you are at the stage level, good luck getting out.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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This is a neat venue to watch a show. I'm much happier on the higher levels where I can sit down, be close to a bar, and get a good (albeit from above) view of the stage. Also, there's no smoking. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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I just wish this place had seats. I went to a concert here and had to stand in heals the whole time! I wish they would have at least stated they don't provide seats in the venue, that way I would have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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I've been to some great concert here,( Incubus, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters, ect.). The building itself is what adds to an overall good time.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2003
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my first time was a private party at the tabernacle near halloween '02. the place is great!! gotta buzz and got lost...rooms and bars everywhere, a soul-funk band kickin' ass, the bartenders were into the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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Tabernacle is a great place to see bands because the sound is good downstairs & you can get up close to the stage. Bars are inside the staging area so you don't have to leave. There are also spots to hang out...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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The Tabernacle is hot!!! It is a great venue, maybe a little small when it comes to a big croud, but the scenery definetly makes up for it! And the drinks....well, let's just say they are well worth their...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2002
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Sound is pretty good although it can't do much for bands that suck no matter what environment they play in. The parking is a major pain. Although the club seems small (b/c of the lower ceiling), it packs in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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they have a variety of acts that come around the town and the bets one or up & coming ones choose this venue above all
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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The Cotton Club has been by fay my favorite venue to hear live music at. The size of the club is perfect; you're able a perfect view whether you choose to be on the floor, the stairs of upstairs. Sound is no...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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I am very disappointed with the Tabernacle. I bought tickets for PINK last month. The concert was cancelled, no warning and no information on when she would be rescheduled for. The only thing people were told...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Like most Atlantans, I adore this place. I do have a parking tip, though. Went to see Belle & Sebastian the other night and thought I was being smart by parking in a $4 deck. Problem is, everyone else had that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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