SONAR, Baltimore, Maryland's premier live music venue is confirmed to be closing..AGAIN..
In 2011, METAL INJECTION and ITP V.011 reported Baltimore, Maryland's SONAR had liquor license issues and shows were cancelled and moved to other regional venues. Also,the 2011 MARYLAND DEATH FEST was contemplating a new venue. In 2011, SONAR (Baltimore, Maryland) did remain open.
There has been NO official statement from SONAR (Baltimore, Maryland) management, ownership or staff yet. However, many fans are trending the rumor of SONAR closing, as MARYLAND DEATH FEST PROMOTERS have CONFIRMED SONAR's closing.
FROM MARYLAND DEATH FEST PROMOTERS:
"In case the rumor hasn't made it to your ears, we can let you know that Sonar (the home of MDF since 2006) is closing. Why? That's not important. What is important is that we've known about this situation for months, and we were already searching for a new location only a few days after MDF X ended. Currently, we have THREE locations to choose from, all of which would be in Baltimore. Once some more logistical and financial planning takes place, we can make a decision on next year's location. With a little luck, we'll reveal that info before the end of July. Worst case scenario, we'll let you know sometime in August. In the meantime, we will be announcing the first round of confirmed bands for MDF XI very soon, maybe even as early as next week."
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Mæry A. Spirø
Word is that Sonar is NoMore. Will be interested to find out where the shows currently booked there and Maryland Deathfest will be held.
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Jericha Taylor Kane
I know some of you at the concert wanted the pictures and videos, add me for them
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Jason Bunk Roofied
Anyone know the photographer that was taking pics at the werks lastnight?
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Courtney Viqueira
so what is going on with the shows that have already been booked?
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J.r. Bell
Wutchu Gon Be Doin On The 17th? Cause Ya Boyz Homicydal Maniaxe (SiCo'S Page) & DreadEye Gon Be Rockin In Baltimore At Sonar With ABK And DJ Clay On The Undeground Summer Jam Tour! Holla At Me For Your $13 Tix ASAP! Dont Be The Guy Payin $15 At The Door! #ManiakUp #TBE
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This is the last MANIFEST at Sonar because it's going the Bourbon Street route and SHUTTING DOWN! This is a must to attend! Boh boh!
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Just got word that tonight is Sonar's last night! That means you DO NOT want to miss ▼ MANIFEST presents HEADROOM w/ THE WERKS, DAMN RIGHT, DEAF SCENE + DELTANINE ▼! This may be your last chance to attend a MANIFEST party at this classic location.
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Jason Ireland
Hows the a/c there tonight? Turn that shit UP! Its gonnna be nasty out.
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Ryan Hufnell
Show tonight at Sonar in Baltimore, Tray Jackson !! Come show some love!
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David Correy URR
“It's goin down tonight y'all !!!!!!!! Sonar spread the word“
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FJ Entertainement
ATTENTION TONITE SHOW LINE UP CHANGE @ PAPER BOY STAMP DA SHOWCASE . ADDED TO THE SHOW Q DA MONSTER 9:00 TO 9:25 . ICON 8:00 TO 8:25 . SHOW START DOOR OPENING 7PM SHOW YOU DONT WANT TO MISS . ALSO PERFORMING TRAY JACKS 9:30 TO 9:55 , AUDIO ADDICTION 10:00 TO 10:25 . PRADA RELLL 10:30 TO 10:55 , MAC 11:00 TO 11:25. BMORE BLACK 11:30 TO 11:55 , DCOMP 8:30 TO 8:55 , FACE 7:30 TO 7:55 , PAPER BOY 12:00 TO 12:40 . TICKET $15.00 @ DOOR Sonar LOUNGE TONITE
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Have tickets for Agent Orange/The Queers went on sale yet?
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Melissa Selden Check the BaltSoundManagement page the show may be moved to another venue!
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Mæry A. Spirø
Greatly enjoyed heaviness of the load, Enabler (MKE), Martyrdöd, BLACK BREATH and the others last night at Sonar. Best (and only) bachelorette party I have ever been to. Photos forthcoming.
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FJ ENTERTAINEMENT PRESENT JULY 6TH 2012 Sonar CLUBROOM IN BMORE DAVID CORREY IS BACK IN THE DMV . SHOW YOU DONT WANT TO MISS . TICKETS JUST $15.00 @ DOOR . WITH SONG LIKE RED CUP , DREAMIN , LIVE YOUR LIFE , AND HIS NEW SINGLE SHOW ME . DONT MISS URBAN ROCK RECORDS LEGEND DAVID CORREY HOME COMIN AND TARE THE STAGE @SONAR CLUBROOM BMORE
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EVEN WITH DAVID CORREY JULY 6TH 2012 Sonar CLUB IN BALTIMORE HIS FIRST SHOW BACK IN THE DMV YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW . TICKETS ARE JUST $15.00 @ DOOR OPEN @ 7:20 PM . ALSO PERFORMING THAT NITE : ACOOL STICK , ABSOLOOT < TY MARLEY
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Frea Robinson BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!! IS JULY 21ST Sonar . YOU ARE INVITED!!!! TICKETS ONLY 10$ INBOX 4 MORE INFO!!!!
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Matthew Fischer
TOMORROW'S BLACK BREATH SHOW IS STILL GOING ON!!! I ACCIDENTALLY SOMEHOW KILLED THE EVENT PAGE. SORRY. ALL OF THE SHOW INFO IS AT SONARBALTIMORE.COM.
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Marco Florey
Is the black breath show tomorrow cancelled?
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J.r. Bell
The Next Time You Can Catch Homicydal Maniaxe (SiCo'S Page) & DreadEye AKA Tigers Blood Entertainment Will Be July 17th In Baltimore At Sonar With ABK And DJ Clay On The "Underground Summer Jam Tour" THIS SHOW IS ALL AGES!!! TIX ONLY $13 , GET AT ME ASAP FOR YOURS!!! #ManiakUp #DITF #TBE #Family
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View Post · July 1 at 1:30am
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Tiffany Gwopgettasent Couture
My next show: July 19th at Sonar Flyer coming soon!
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A lil something from the upcoming long awaited #DeathByMisAdventure
View Post · June 30 at 4:28pm
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prada rell july 6th Sonar lounge bmore show start 7pm ticket $10.00 adv and $15.00 @ door
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Tiffany Gwopgettasent Couture
All ages! Gwop Gettas Ent. Performing live July 19th Sonar
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View Post · June 29 at 5:39pm
FROM MARYLAND DEATH FEST FACEBOOK:
Aaddaamm Ccoonnrraadd less crusties just lingering around and MORE DeathMetal please... i don't care what venue it is ;)
4 hours ago · · 13
Gori Aragon I like changes, I'm pretty sure you guys will find a better place sonar was Getting lame !!
4 hours ago via mobile ·
Henry Voss Any chance of seeing some more doom acts next year? Saint Vitus and Electric Wizard were amazing!
4 hours ago · · 6
Greg Swinehart I'm glad I got to make it to sonar this year. Great venue. Sucks it's closing. Under the overpass was awesome
Allisun Wünderland you guys need a bigger venue anyway as the fest is getting uncontrollably HUGE!!!
4 hours ago · · 1
Dale Lally how about cheaper beer this time.. If I was 20 something I wouldnt mind trudging through piss soaked floors and exploding toilets.. boy am I gonna miss Sonar.. hahahahaha
Bill Ridings Sonar was way too small.a new location in baltimore was needed for years! A place to move around more would be perfect! This festival is getting bigger every year! Looking forward to a new location where ever it is.
Jason Covington
I'm excited and very curious where it will be. Ryan and Evan are awesome and the fest has been getting better each year. Kinda bummed cause Sonar was walking distance from. This will be the fourth time MDF has moved with the exception of th...See More
3 hours ago via mobile ·
Nick Rampmeyer Oregon Ridge! Or the Airfield down on Aviation Blvd! Actually the 1st Mariner would work if you put a "side" stage on each floor and have them diametrically opposed to the main stage (close the doors to block sound i guess?). Or make it just 2 stages...
Ian Wagnon if and i mean IF you guys are smart , it will be in the model of europe fests. BYOB ,grassy area and definatly camping. If you want my money next year , at least one of these will need to be met. Otherwise US americans are to stupid for a good metal fest
3 hours ago · · 1
Chad MetalReverend Anderson Ian, I agree about an out door fest with camping, however in the US the logistics are alot more difficult especially when it comes to alcohol not to mention the insurance.
Chad MetalReverend Anderson be thankful there is even such a fest as MDF... just saying.
3 hours ago · · 5
Marc Lucas I'm glad there's a change in venue. I couldn't even make it 10 feet inside while YOB and Ghoul were playing.
2 hours ago · · 1
Schwang Ger No camping. Metal heads smell bad enough as it is, we need hotel rooms and showers. If you want to camp there's a bunch of other European festivals for you.
Cyntia Szandor Bakken Fuck the outdoor in Baltimore. WAAAAY too hot. I'm hoping it will stay downtown near a few hotels! |m/
2 hours ago · · 3
Melody MissAnthropy Henry good luck!!! looking forward to it. make sure the air conditioner is top notch on the inside portion & they continue to offer free water coolers.
Drew Embry Sad but you need a bigger place anyways. This year was waaaay too crowded.
2 hours ago via mobile ·
Nigel FetusGrinder Smith I'm highly upset by this.Not only is it extremely close to my house, its my favorite venue in the city.
2 hours ago via mobile ·
Chris Rojas Ah fuck! The Sonar kicked ass hope there will be some outside stages still, Well can't wait to see the first few announcements (Nifelheim,Sodom!!)
2 hours ago via mobile ·
Jim Coursey Sounds good to me. The fest has outgrown the venue, I think. Ram's Head might be cool, and there's a decent amount of (much nicer) space outside the venue for outdoor stages. Definitely in a much more upscale location, closer to the harbor, so hopefully the city would be cool with something like that.
My only worry: those giant ass fans at the indoor stage are a lifesaver. Any new venue MUST have those.
about an hour ago · · 1
Taylor Handleton Rams Head would be hilarious. Sonar was kind of away from the inner harbor, it would be fantastic to see all the tourists reacting to grindcore on their way to the aquarium.
Ryan Streets My guess is Rams Head Live will end up being the new venue since it's in a convenient location.
Jim Coursey Shucks. Well wherever it ends up I'm sure Deathfest will continue to be awesome (as long as there are giant fans).
Taylor Handleton Baltimore doesn't want an extreme metal festival in their biggest tourist spot during one of the biggest tourist weekends?
How vntrve.
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