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Roseland Ballroom

Expert Reviews of Roseland Ballroom

Citysearch | This real-deal ballroom plays home to big-time touring acts.

Roseland opened in ballroom dancing's heyday--New Year's Eve 1919--before falling on hard times as a dime-a-dance hall during the Depression. In the flush '40s, it became a big-band mecca, featuring as many as...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/03/2004
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User Reviews of Roseland Ballroom

Yelp.com Review - by andrew h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh Im stuck with 3 stars on this place only because the shows I saw were great live. The venue is nothing to go crazy over...its just another dumpy old NYC venue.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow. What a difference 6 years makes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elisa M.

1.0 of 5 stars. the space is stupid. too big to be so ill-defined. horrible crowd (JAP-y jersey girls stepping on my feet in heels and elbowing me with their bag-ettes). never want to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Come Celebrate the New Year 08' with Singer/Celebrity MYA!!! Okay...kind of lame..and what I expected. She came out twice, said hello, counted down, danced for a second and then disappeared forever).…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I remembered to pack my hot Asian friend when I went to a concert here and that definitely ensured a good experience. First off, places like Roseland Ballroom are not really my thang. I'm more of an…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Big place, went for new years, but don't remember anything else about it due to massive intoxication. Sound system must have been pretty loud because the next day i couldn't hear any of my friends at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The place isn't that great, but I can say I saw one of the better shows of my life there - Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1994, it was right after the Woodstock part deux mistake. They played strong,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kawan t.

1.0 of 5 stars. not going to lie, this was one of the best nights ive had in a while because i saw paramore and im a huge fan! anyway, roseland ballroom turned out to be just as i anticipated when i heard it was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only reason this place gets 2 stars instead of 1 is because I saw the Paramore show last night and they were absolutely amazing. If it hadn't been such a sick show, I would have been generally…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elissa S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Venues as large as Roseland should not be standing room only. It might be good for that Ska concert that Mike P went to back in July, but I went for the amazing acoustic guitar duo, Rodrigo y…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro N.

1.0 of 5 stars. My fellow Houstonian friend - John (used to live here!) is such a laid back character. My friend Jeanne and I dressed up for Halloween last year. John called me up to hang out and I told him to meet…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Too big. The crowds suck, but I'm told that's just how New York is. I left shortly after getting there to see one of my favorite bands. I was standing on the side when I was there and the sounds was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has an identity issue, it's far too big for the atmosphere it tries to create! While the concept that you are watching a show in a Ballroom, the atmosphere is far from the elegance and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Worst sound ever. I always feel like I'm watching a show at a HS Gym when I'm at this place. If you can get up on the balcony, do it. The show will be much more tolerable up there.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to see my first show at Roseland back in July when I saw Streetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, and one last band which I forget. Anyway, a quick summary of my experience would…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert L.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I went to Roseland for the first time yesterday to see The Fratellis. I got there 20 minutes or so after doors opened, so there was no line outside, and going through security was painless (as…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor L.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are a few reasons, minor, which bar this place from getting 4 stars. Beyond that though, I just saw Mastodon/Against Me!/Cursive, and it was a perfect venue for the tour. First, I think it was a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by aaron z.

3.0 of 5 stars. If not for the random pillars and cramped side walkways/standing areas this venue would be much better. Unless you can get in front or in front of a pillar the crowd will overtake you or you won't be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam S.

1.0 of 5 stars. This venue is too big for it's own good... and every show I've seen here has had lots of 7th-graders. Why not enforce the 18 and up rule, son? That would get rid of the smelly, sweaty little kids…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by RoDERICK a.

1.0 of 5 stars. Its quite unfortunate. What is unfortunate, you ask? Its unfortunate that we aren't allowed to rate with zero or negative stars. Because even giving one star to Roseland is being kind and generous.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob K.

4.0 of 5 stars. New York City is rich in a lot of things, but big rooms aren't one of them. I have watched live music in basements, backyards, tiny bars -- all manner of cramped spaces in the city. The Roseland thumbs…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place could use a bit of freshening up, but its still a neat place to go. I visited for a gigantic party, it was perfect for it!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Miki T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been to many a concerts here.... Offspring (first concert EVER!), no doubt, slayer, powerman 5000, static x blah blah blah.... Its aiight.... not bad. not awesome tho. I like it because its not…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott R.

1.0 of 5 stars. i see a lot of concerts and, luckily, most acts that i follow don't get big enough to play at a roseland and, those that do, might play at hammerstein or webster hall instead. this place is god awful.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been to so many concerts here I probably couldn't even tell you what they all were or how many but of course I can try....Everclear, Cypress Hill, Hole just to name a few...I'm drawing a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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User Review

It's a cool place with its curtain ceiling, but the crowd depends on who is playing. One night it's gothic. The next night it's hippie. ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hmmm, recently saw Pepper and Slightly Stoopid here. The mosh pit(s) and couples making out were quite annoying, but I'm not sure if I can blame that on the venue or not. The space is big, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin R.

3.0 of 5 stars. If a band plays here, I get reluctant about going. Many of the issues is due to the crowd. Out of all the shows I've been to here, there has always been something stupid. For example: - People pushing…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Great Venue

Having worked in the music industry for a few years, I had the pleasure of attending many a show which my company promoted at Roseland...the upstairs is great, never actually paid to see anything there but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kseniya I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure how one would judge a venue. For me, it's always about the band I'm seeing. My favorite band (AFI) played here very recently and I wouldn't say that I payed much attention to anything but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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Roseland Ballroom

Roseland Ballroom is as synanamous in the music world as the Lincoln Center is in the Ballet world....
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Ladies Room to Visit

You will only come to Roseland if there is a show you want to see here. You will judge the show and...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Roseland may be a popular venue with mid-level and rising star bands and performers, but it's hard to imagine why that's still the case. The space itself is nice enough, and I've seen some great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miz m.

2.0 of 5 stars. Roseland is what I imagine hell being like. Any time I've been to a concert here I've always been surrounded by pushy meatheads who spill beer all over the place and just make everything so…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by - -.

4.0 of 5 stars. the space is awesome in this place but not the best acoustics...i look forward to standing during shows tho so i never have to worry about getting a tix assigned to a seat...everytime i go to a show…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've seen some decent shows here but it's a little too big and impersonal for my taste and the sound suffers as does the intimacy level.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great NYC rock venue! Roseland holds about 3,500 people so it's the perfect size venue to see and hear a band. Good vibe and great sound. Plenty of dancing space. I've seen Ween, Marilyn Manson…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Polina S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Roseland is another one of those New York concert halls where artists go when they're right between a tiny club and the Madison Square Garden. It has a large general admission standing-room-only floor…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The vibe of Roseland is set more by the band playing than by the venue itself. One thing the Roseland has going for it are the original bathrooms in the basement that make one think back to the days…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Emmy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. As the venue that ushered me into the concert-going culture (my first real show was seeing The Offspring here), Roseland is one of my faves in NYC. When it comes down to getting a good view of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This venue rocks. No stupid seats to get in your way, everyone pays the same price and has to push and claw their way to the front. Don't like it? Sit on the carpet lined side with the other pansies.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MARIANA L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Of course, much of the experience in this venue can be determined by the act, but this space is ok. Good sound, big floor, (you don't feel TOO crowded). I saw 'No Doubt' , 'Hole" and "Garbage" here…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by alicia v.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have never been to any event here other than a show, but I must say that it is not the best place for that. It's fairly large so the fact that they have general admission shows usually makes for a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Packed like sardines

Avoid this venue unless tix are free or your all-time fav performer is there. It was way too crowded and it was def oversold. But you will get different opinions depending on who the performer is. We saw Jack...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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This place rocks!

I have been to Roseland several times and each has been an awsome experience ( i dont know what these other guys are talking about). They have really great bands and the second floor thing is really cool.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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Never, Ever Go Here

The worst managed club in the history of New York. They do everything wrong with flair. Herd people around, rude people at the door, let too many people in. Unfortunately, music venues of this size are moving...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Skip it!

Hey.. After being at Roseland ballroom twice I have come to the conlusion that it is one of the worst venues in NYC. The staff is rude, it is smokey, the sound is terrible and the place looks depressing. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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A sweet trip down memory lane

The Roseland's relaxed crowd (good mix - you literally see all types here) and atmosphere were a welcome change from the pretension of the see-and-be-seen set downtown and the soul-free, pointless music you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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