Comments on: The Roxy Is Closing It’s Doors On Atlanta http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Leila http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80639 Leila Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:31:56 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80639 just spoke to peter conlon for a small piece in southeast performer's april issue. he says the venue will be closed for 9 months to a year for renovations which will only be making the venue nicer. they'll still be having the same kinds of bands. basically expanded lobby, seating, nicer loos, changing rooms for bands. but it'll still be the roxy with the same booking. just spoke to peter conlon for a small piece in southeast performer’s april issue. he says the venue will be closed for 9 months to a year for renovations which will only be making the venue nicer. they’ll still be having the same kinds of bands. basically expanded lobby, seating, nicer loos, changing rooms for bands. but it’ll still be the roxy with the same booking.

]]> By: John P http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80199 John P Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:49:50 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80199 I still say they're going to keep the renovated theatre all "high fallutin'" and not bring in shows that will bring in the riff raff. I still say they’re going to keep the renovated theatre all “high fallutin’” and not bring in shows that will bring in the riff raff.

]]> By: Tessa http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80190 Tessa Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:09:43 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80190 @Thomas I agree. It will be interesting to see what Buckhead turns to, especially after growing up just down the street from a lot of the development and changes that are happening up there. Have you heard anything as to when they are projecting development of those strips to be completed? They were quick about tearing down the clubs but seem to be slow in the rebuild. The only new business to the area I've heard of is Taco Mac and Urban Outfitters (stand-alone location) which don't exactly evoke images of a high-end retail/residential district. @Thomas I agree. It will be interesting to see what Buckhead turns to, especially after growing up just down the street from a lot of the development and changes that are happening up there. Have you heard anything as to when they are projecting development of those strips to be completed? They were quick about tearing down the clubs but seem to be slow in the rebuild. The only new business to the area I’ve heard of is Taco Mac and Urban Outfitters (stand-alone location) which don’t exactly evoke images of a high-end retail/residential district.

]]> By: Thomas Wheatley http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80175 Thomas Wheatley Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:03:54 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80175 I'm willing to bet the all-caps typist is correct. Buckhead is slated for a major redevelopment with high-end high-density living. An upscale entertainment venue would be a centerpiece for attracting and maintaining interest, I bet. This took me by surprise, though: Wed, 03/12/08 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Wha?!?! I’m willing to bet the all-caps typist is correct. Buckhead is slated for a major redevelopment with high-end high-density living. An upscale entertainment venue would be a centerpiece for attracting and maintaining interest, I bet.

This took me by surprise, though:

Wed, 03/12/08 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Wha?!?!

]]> By: Tessa http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80131 Tessa Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:04:36 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80131 What a friend sent me about this on MySpace: Whomever is writing this stuff should not panic... plus, they should do ALL their homework... The Roxy shutting down is NOT PERMANENT... it;s only for about a year or maybe even less than that.... they are going to removate the building and all the other changes being developed on that section would cause havok if we had shows.... it would not very condusive to safe environment to have a rock show with 1000 people or more within a construction zone..... Tell whoever is writing this crap to get their facts straight before they publish something,. It;s just bad business. I'm not angry at you for sharing, just want you to relay the message.... THE ROXY CLOSING IT;S DOORS IS NOT PERMANENT BUT ONLY A TEMPORARY RENOVATION WHILE THE BUILDING OF CONDOS AND NEW SHOPS TAKES PLACE THERE... THE ROXY WILL REOPEN WHEN THIS IS COMPLETE... AND THE ROXY WILL HAVE A NEW THEATER MAKEOVER..... What a friend sent me about this on MySpace:

Whomever is writing this stuff should not panic… plus, they should do ALL their homework… The Roxy shutting down is NOT PERMANENT… it;s only for about a year or maybe even less than that…. they are going to removate the building and all the other changes being developed on that section would cause havok if we had shows…. it would not very condusive to safe environment to have a rock show with 1000 people or more within a construction zone…..

Tell whoever is writing this crap to get their facts straight before they publish something,. It;s just bad business. I’m not angry at you for sharing, just want you to relay the message….

THE ROXY CLOSING IT;S DOORS IS NOT PERMANENT BUT ONLY A TEMPORARY RENOVATION WHILE THE BUILDING OF CONDOS AND NEW SHOPS TAKES PLACE THERE… THE ROXY WILL REOPEN WHEN THIS IS COMPLETE… AND THE ROXY WILL HAVE A NEW THEATER MAKEOVER…..

]]> By: Ben Grad http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80108 Ben Grad Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:03:02 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80108 I was discussing the closing with a prominent local architect (my dad) just the other night. He mentioned being asked to design a new venue two years ago. He didn't take the project (most of his work is residential), but, last time he heard, the client was still working on putting together a new venue. It doesn't sound like the thing would be finished any time soon, but it could be a replacement for the Roxy in a few years. I was discussing the closing with a prominent local architect (my dad) just the other night. He mentioned being asked to design a new venue two years ago. He didn’t take the project (most of his work is residential), but, last time he heard, the client was still working on putting together a new venue.

It doesn’t sound like the thing would be finished any time soon, but it could be a replacement for the Roxy in a few years.

]]> By: John P http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/comment-page-1/#comment-80093 John P Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:56:26 +0000 http://www.driveafastercar.com/2008/02/10/the-roxy-is-closing-its-doors-on-atlanta/#comment-80093 According to some sources, the real reason for the closing is that the people who actually own the building (not LiveNation, they just lease it) want to completely renovate the Roxy and turn it into a "mini Fox Theatre." What that actually means, I have no idea, other than to likely cater to a more upscale clientele. So LiveNation may still be able to book shows there in the future, but you won't be seeing the likes of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony or The Bravery there again. Given the lack of other 1,000 seat rooms for LiveNation to book (and after a failed attempt to get into the Hilan Theatre), my guess is they may possibly open back up the downstairs of the Tabernacle as a separate venue (Cotton Club reopens per se) OR they could just have smaller shows play at the 'Nacle, but only leave the general admission floor open and close off the balconies. But that's just my theory. Personally, I'd love to see them renovate and open up the Madison Theatre in East Atlanta. But the Echo would probably open back up before the Madison ever would... According to some sources, the real reason for the closing is that the people who actually own the building (not LiveNation, they just lease it) want to completely renovate the Roxy and turn it into a “mini Fox Theatre.” What that actually means, I have no idea, other than to likely cater to a more upscale clientele. So LiveNation may still be able to book shows there in the future, but you won’t be seeing the likes of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony or The Bravery there again.

Given the lack of other 1,000 seat rooms for LiveNation to book (and after a failed attempt to get into the Hilan Theatre), my guess is they may possibly open back up the downstairs of the Tabernacle as a separate venue (Cotton Club reopens per se) OR they could just have smaller shows play at the ‘Nacle, but only leave the general admission floor open and close off the balconies. But that’s just my theory.

Personally, I’d love to see them renovate and open up the Madison Theatre in East Atlanta. But the Echo would probably open back up before the Madison ever would…

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