Wonder Ballroom

04/25/09

Can I give 0 stars?

by Randyl at Citysearch

This place is a joke. No re-entry policy would be fine, but there is no place provided to get fresh air or a cigarette break.

Don't like the opening band? Too bad, you're trapped.

Need a drink? I hope you have cash because they take cash only, and you can't leave to get money somewhere else unless you want to pay again to re-enter.

The manager, Nathan, refused to give me a refund on my $45 because 'the show went on as planned and it was loved by the masses'.

I told him I hope they put my money to good use because they won't be seeing any more of it in the future.

• Pros: Great for masochists who like to be disrespected
• Cons: No re-entry policy is ridiculous

04/11/09

Wonderful Wonder Ballroom

by Aloysius at Citysearch

I heart The Wonder Ballroom! It's a great space, the staff are friendly, down to earth & the talent coming through just keeps getting better. In the 3 1/2 + years since it's opening, I have been fortunate enough to see some great, great music there... The Meat Puppets, Raphael Saadiq, Stereolab, Peeping Tom. The list goes on & I'm honestly a bit mystified by the critical nature of some of the reviews posted here as the venue's policies seem to mirror most of the other clubs in Portland. I defy anyone to find a concert venue in Oregon that continues to serve alcohol after the performance has concluded (at least in the main concert space) Also, in case you haven't noticed, re-entry is a luxury that more & more clubs are doing away with due to liability issues... I'm just sayin' that The Wonder Ballroom is a welcome addition to the Portland music scene... Word!

• Pros: No pretention, no muss, no fuss, just great shows!

03/23/09

Make your own FUN - they help you with that

by beavertonbest at Citysearch

R sadiq was one of the great shows - this place rocked and they found my cell fone and called me to come get it

• Pros: food was great,
• Cons: show started a bit late