Wednesday, June 27, 2012

U.S.A VENUES: CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT TO VENUES

A few changes (ownership/club names) to well established U.S. based music venues:

What was formley known as "Northern Lights" in Clifton, Park, NY (Albany, NY Capital District region) has a venue owner name change now called "Upstate Concert Hall".

FROM UPSTATE CONCERT HALL: LIGHTS GO OUT ON NORTHERN LIGHTS Area’s Premier Rock Club Announces Name Change to Upstate Concert Hall

CLIFTON PARK, NY- Club Marketing Director Ted Etoll announced today that the moniker Northern Lights is being retired from the Route 146 venue and it will assume the new identityUpstate Concert Hall, effective immediately. The new name ushers in a new era of ownership, “we feel a name change and new branding is essential to chart a fresh course," said Etoll. The new website for the venue www.upstateconcerthall.com will become active shortly.

"The club has been totally rebuilt and revitalized. With 100% control we all felt a re-branding was necessary to show the Capital Region that this venue and its management have undertaken every step to change the image of the club physically and professionally. Upstate Concert Hall will continue to book the biggest touring shows in the country. If anyone was disappointed in their concert experience prior to the new management, please come on out and see the changes that have been done. There is no one that cannot notice this is a new club with a new energy”. -Ted Etoll

Renovations to the venue include new equipment, remodeling, and increased staffing.

Beautiful full service state of the art dressing and production rooms for touring bands

Redesigned sound system and state of the art digital sound boards

New air conditioning

Renovated men’s and ladies’ facilities

Male and Female Bathroom attendants

Young professional and courteous staff, all college music industry graduates

Full line of craft draft beers

Immaculate and impeccably maintained facility

Wide screen TV’s throughout the club for sports viewing or watching the bands

Professionally trained and certified security

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Upstate Concert Hall is a multi-propose facility. For inquiries regarding room rentals for shows, wedding or meetings call Dave Siewert at 371-0012.

Step Up Presents has been dedicated to producing memorable concert experiences in the Capital Region since 1991.

For more information please visit www.StepUpPresents.com,
http://www.upstateconcerthall.com/




Also, JAXX in Springfield Virginia, as expected ( has changed ownership and managment) renaming the legendary club "THE EMPIRE":
https://www.facebook.com/EmpireNova
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jaxx-concert-hall-and-nightclub-springfield-2

http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/read/2/857520/857801.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa-lounge/751718-jaxx-now-empire.html 


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-