Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
If you’re from New York, new venue openings probably don’t excite you much since it happens all the time. But if you’re an obsessive Chicago show-goer like Rob and myself, new venues are an occasion to celebrate. In tonight’s case, Rob and I went to see Ted Leo & The Pharmacists play the grand opening event at Lincoln Hall, a new venue from the fine folks behind Schubas. Ted Leo and his band of Pharmacists put on a great set (as always), but the real issue at hand here was how does Lincoln Hall stack up against Chicago’s many other music venues? In two words: it’s perfect. The sound was crisp and clear and still sounded great from the back of the room. Speaking of the room, the capacity for the floor section is about 200 people. Rob and I stood on the small staircase at the back near the soundbooth (mainly because I’m 5’2”) and had an amazing view of the stage. We ventured up to the balcony as well (which has another bar and a flatscreen TV showing the stage action) before the show but the railing was blocked and it was too crowded to get a decent spot. The bar in the front room of Lincoln Hall is decorated great, with sleek wood tables and a view of The Biograph Theater across the street. If there are upcoming shows you’re interested in seeing at Lincoln Hall, Rob and I both highly recommend it. I’ve honestly never heard live music sound that good in my life. Lincoln Hall is a wonderful new addition to Chicago’s music scene.
-Anna
Ted Leo and his new mohawked hair at Lincoln Hall.
The stage at Lincoln Hall.
I’ve never seen a show at Lincoln Hall
but I’m excited to check it out.
Reblogged from 52 Weeks in Chicago.
January 24, 2010, 9:53pm
