(206) 628-3151
1700 1st Ave S
Seattle,
WA
98134
47.588
-122.3339
Neighborhoods: Industrial District (East), Industrial District East, Greater Duwamish
What People Are Saying About Showbox SoDo
The Editor
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Citysearch
This 1,500-seat venue attracts notable touring bands through its solid reputation on the national alternative, hip-hop and rock scenes.
09/01/09
I like it
by elitec21 at Citysearch
Unlike the others i havent had a bad experience with The Showbox sodo, except when i passed out, in which the staff were totally cool about it, once my dad helped me out of the crowd, they took me out back and gave me some water. They even told chris cornell that i passed out and had to leave, and he gave my dad a gutiar pick for me. But i went back later for another chris cornell concert, in which i actually stayed for was great! The sound was great, i could hear it perfectly outside. It does get hot in there though, but i liked the venue, and will go back.
- Pros: Good sound, Great size
10/24/08
Unfriendly, power-hungry staff, poor sound quality
by oneashley at Citysearch
I've spent many a day in various music venues through out the US and let me say Showbox Sodo's flaws lie solely on their staff. Upon arrival, I am overly, intrusively searched. Before I even enter the facility, a beefed up bouncer is going through my wallet and every pocket of my purse while people behind are starting to sway and cross their arms. My sister is with me and asks where 'will-call' is located, another gruffly metal-dressed bouncer response in a huff, "um, it's over there, are you going in together or separate because he's going to have to search your bag again [looking in my direction]?" Next, it's ID checking time. The guy looks me up and down, flashlighting every feature with a look of detest on his face. I felt like an East Germany attempting to cross into West Germany before 1989. Once I crossed the barricades, I witnessed the staff being overbearing, sarcastic, and downright mean to various patrons. The staff, a group of blatant power hungry vultures, was all over the crowd. Flashing lights on people, taking away cameras (with flashes), separating people by force, yelling at people because of drinks, following people, budding up to be extra intimidating, and lacing people with incriminating stares. It was very bizarre, uncomfortable and pathetic. Since when is going to a Kooks concert in Seattle, the equivalent of 'partying' in soviet Russia? If this is the future of Seattle venues, count me out.
- Pros: 21 and over section
- Cons: staff, staff, staff
09/15/08
TERRIBLE SOUND!!!
by ACMilan21 at Citysearch
We were there on Saturday for the Delerium concert. HUGELY disappointed. They left all of the doors open so it was freezing the entire evening. The sound was awful!
- Pros: Room to dance
- Cons: Industrial, Poor Sound, Very little seating
The Details on Showbox SoDo
The Extras:
The venue will host both all-ages and 21+ concerts. It will also be available for parties and other private events.
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