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Blue Lamp
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1400 Alhambra BlvdSacramento, CA 95816
Neighborhoods: Midtown, East Sacramento
(916) 455-3400
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Best Nights:
- Thu, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
52 reviews for Blue Lamp
Review Highlights
52 reviews in English
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Review from Orlando S.
Austin, TX
1/5/2012
We were in town over the New Year's break and got invited to the Blue Lamp to check out iLL Root. The show was fricking awesome. This guy has some serious energy and put on an awesome hip hop show. If you get the chance, you need to check him out!!
The Blue Lamp is like most clubs down on 6st street in Austin which is why it grew on us as soon as we walked in....small, dark and loud! The blonde girl bartender was on it the night we visited and poured some awesome drinks which are reasonably priced. I must say, stay away from the dude bartender who was a bit of a douche!
iLL Root is da'bomb! -
Review from Cyndi L.
Sacramento, CA
7/3/2011
I just had one of my worst nights out in this town, thanks to the Blue Lamp.
My friends and I walked on over on a hot evening in July. By the time we got there we were anxious to get back into some A/C. No such luck....I don't know if theirs was broken or what. but they had a fan going and that was it. And it was still 90 something degrees at 10 at night. It was just yucky inside.
The younger blonde bartender girl is probably the worst bartender I've dealt with in Sac. The place was moderately filled and when we got there, most patrons had gotten their drinks already (MANY PBR tall-boy drinkers last night, and they were nursing them like whoa). My group and I easily found a spot at the bar. The bartender was one of those who acts like shes doing us a favor by serving us drinks. Despite this on the first round, we tipped generously and bought another round.
At this point, those of us drinking mixed drinks realized....these drinks are seriously lacking in one major component - alcohol. The bartenders pours were awful. I don't know if she just a truly a crap bartender or if she's been instructed to be stingy with her booze. For our next round we ordered shots and watched carefully... and those pours were DEFINITELY not full shots.
Still, we were good tippers, tried to be respectful patrons, and ordered one more round after the shots. At this point, she's made probably $20 in tips off us alone and she forgot my drink. After waiting for about 10 minutes to get her attention again and saying "Hey, I think you forgot a drink" she said "Oh well, I didn't charge you for it so that'll be $5 if you want it still". I dunno....if it woulda been me, I would have comped that drink for the wait time and for the fact that I'd made so much money of those folks already...but hey, that's just me.
After four rounds....I was about as sober as I was when I walked in, and just as hot and sweaty too.
BOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm pretty bummed that I spent so much money for mixers and soda from a surly bartender and spent my night sitting in a muggy room. So I probably won't make that mistake again.
They are so close to my house and they book some really great bands, but I'll take the slightly douchier Harlows any day for shows. -
Review from Alex L.
3/26/2011
Considering Sacramento has relatively few venues devoted exclusively to live, non-mainstream bands, then you have to give the Blue Lamp some major credit. They provide the best stage for some original acts that aren't just coming to the city for the local leg of their national tour. And when they do (I saw Cake here) they showcase bands that seem to have a greater purpose than making it to the top of the pops.
It used to be a strip club, and you can tell. That seedy vibe helps out when you want a rockin' groove and some well-priced beers. Personally, I've never objected to stripper poles in any type of establishment.Listed in: Best DIves, Best Live Music Venues
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Review from Kim T.
West Sacramento, CA
5/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm not giving this place two stars because I hate the place, merely just because when you scroll over to the two stars, it says "meh, I've experienced better" that is exactly how i feel.
I love the paintings they have on the walls with prices next to them. I really want the big boob girl lying on her back, but I have kids and I don't think that would be a good idea to have in our home.
The female bartender was quick to take our order which is a good thing since usually female bartenders that I've dealt with tend to serve men first before women.
The reason why I came here on Saturday was because my bestie, Jauwon Pierre was doing his first performance otherwise, i have never been here before in my life. I don't mind coming back, maybe then Ill change up my rating. -
Review from Tommy G.
Sacramento, CA
12/21/2010
This place gets good bands. Drinks are reasonably priced. Bartenders could be more friendly. My biggest gripe is the bullshit they pull by milking opening acts, or delaying the headliner so they end up hitting the stage at 12:15! You know they are doing it to make people stay around and buy their drinks, waiting for the band they really want to see come on.
The ironic part to me is that the place is much more crowded during the warm up bands (around 10-12PM). After that, the headliner comes on to play to about 30 people, half of which are the members of the other bands who performed!
Worst smelling bathroom in Sacramento. Right up there with the old Hereford Hose and Neptunes Table.
Nice sightlines, fair cover charges.
Here's a tip Blue Lamp brothers: put the fucking band on that we want to hear earlier, it will be packed, you will sell alot of drinks, I may hang out after and get a beer and I will come to many more shows. -
Review from Jason J.
1/17/2011
What is it about Hellbound Glory that so appeals to my inner Redneck...but I digress. This is a review of a venue, not a band.
The club basically consists of one open space with no separate or private areas. And it's dark; I mean the floor, walls and ceiling are jet black and that makes me feel a little closed in. Some cool local art helped but not much. Decent drinks and prices. The cover was reasonable and I would pay what did for an equal quality show.
My biggest issue was my bartender. He was distracted, ignored my side of the bar for far too long and twice gave me the wrong change. Maybe a bar back would help ease the tension of the overworked bar staff.
I won't hurry back but the right headlining band might be reason enough for me to give the Blue Lamp another shot. -
Review from Meagan S.
Sacramento, CA
11/21/2010
Certainly, this is one of the most popular local venues and I have caught a number of great shows from emerging indie bands and popular staples (including one of CAKE's secret shows). Plus I have seen a number of great art shows there as well.
Tickets are moderately priced and drinks are pretty cheap as well.
The major downside is the sound quality. The Blue Lamp is small and bands get so loud that even with ear plugs I leave with a headache. The acoustics are just terrible and that isn't good for a venue.
However, I still go here because this is one of the few local venues that actually brings in bands I care to see (thanks to Record Club and Abstract Entertainment).
If there's a band there you want to see, GO! Chances are pre-sale tickets will be cheap and you'll catch a decent set. BUT, bring a pair of really good ear plugs or stand in the back. And don't bother trying to take pictures - lighting is WAY too dark for a standard digital camera or phone.Listed in: Venues
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Review from Rachel M.
12/1/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Decent bar for a show every now and then.
The staff is pretty friendly (at least the woman who was taking money and checking IDs out front was).
I like how this place has a big floor for crowds when there's a good show going on. There's plenty of standing room and there's also some stools and tables to sit at too which off to the side of stage by the wall. You can still get a great view of the stage from here.
The shows that I've gone to here have always had good crowds and there's never been any trouble. *knock wood*!
However, they charged my boyfriend $1 for a glass of water from the bar. I know, only a dollar, but c'mon now! -
Review from Andrew C.
3/14/2008
Two Jameson shots and two bud lights came out to $17. I'm still trying to figure out how that breaks down.
As for the venue, it's your typical one room, shotty acoustics venue but they make due with what they have. The sound is better if you stand off to the side by the bar where the noise pollution cuts down drastically.Listed in: Sacramento
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Review from Mandolin s.
Sacramento, CA
6/14/2010 1 Check-in Here
I love the Blue Lamp. It is such a great place for live shows. It always has amazing artwork (usually by locals)! The drinks are well priced and the crowd is fun. There are two reasons I am giving it 3 stars and not 4.
1) There is a younger bartender who was HORRIBLE. she was fast, she looked like she knew what she was doing on ONE side of the bar. it took about 15-20 just to get a beer...we weren't even acknowledged and told "i'll be right with you". they either need another bartender or the bartender needs some customer service skills.
2) the bathrooms are ridiculous and always dirty.
I will go back though;) -
Review from Briget P.
7/31/2009
I went here on Sunday Reggae Night. It was chill and I liked the reggae music, but after a while you just get tired of it. And it's not like they're changing up the music because it's Reggae Night!
For some reason it was super dark when we went in, not sure if it's usually THAT dark. I could barely see anything...It's really annoying that they don't accept cards because it's such a small venue.
This place gave me the BLUES! -
Review from Alex E.
Sacramento, CA
6/25/2009
This place was off the hook when they had reggae on Sundays with $5 cover. For years, it was the one place you could hit up on a Sunday night and be sure to have a good time right till the very end. The only downside was that the bathroom had no air and smelled like month old urine.
They got greedy and bumped the cover up to $10 and people stopped coming. Then the bar became cash only and even more people stopped coming. Now, you can get your Sunday reggae fix from other clubs in Sac. I still have cool memories of those summer nights at the Blue Lamp tho.
I stopped by recently (I think they finally wised up and dropped the cover back to $5), but the place just ain't the same. There were only a handful of confused hipsters doing some synchronized dance to wack reggae. I drank my red stripe and cut out 10 minutes later. -
Review from Ikeji U.
Sacramento, CA
4/25/2011
Went on a Sunday for Reggae night. It was just ok.
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Review from Everett L.
Sacramento, CA
8/19/2010 1 Check-in Here
Definitely one of the better local venues to catch a show.
I'll usually come here for my annual outing to see "This Charming Band".
The host a pretty cool open mic night on Monday, and a reggae night on Sundays. Most of the other nights they just have assorted local or up and coming bands.
As far as the venue is concerned, it is pretty much a what you see is what you get type of place. There is a bar to your right. The rest of it is basically open floor space with a few bench seats in the back. The stage is smallish, but it doesn't seem the hold the bands back at all.
I probably don't check this place out as much as I should, but it is sort of out by itself on Alhambra. Great spot for shows. Check it out. -
Review from edgar w.
Sacramento, CA
11/23/2008
Lissen, when I ask if you have REAL GINGER ALE, do not say yes and then sell me some crap made with bitters you mixed behind the bar earlier that night. It's cool, I can drink something else if you don't have ginger. If you want, offer me the fake stuff and let me decide. But LYING to me about it? Very lame.
Best part is that I drank the first one, thinking it tasted off cause I had just brushed my teeth. The second one made me sure. When I went back to ask about it she kept saying "It's what you had last time.". Hey, just cause I gave you a second chance to make a decent drink doesn't mean its OK to lie to customers. The question wasn't "Do you have something you can pawn off as ginger ale." Luckily, I wasn't in the mood to get pissy about it at the time, but it definitely makes me think this place is totally low rent and they will be tipped accordingly. -
Review from Scott D.
Woodland, CA
6/11/2011
I've seen Cake play at the Blue Lamp many times and would give the venue four stars based on those shows. Unfortunately, when I saw the Detroit Cobras & Girl In A Coma on June 9th the sound was terrible. The band was too loud and the vocals way too low.
NOTE TO BLUE LAMP OWNER OR MANAGER: Fire the sound guy from the Detroit Cobras show.
I like the size of the place and the layout with seating in the back is cool. I didn't have to wait long to get a drink at the bar but it was cash only. No credit cards accepted. -
Review from Eric E.
Many of the shows that I see in Sacramento are here at the Blue Lamp. It is a pretty straightforward experience. there is mostly standing room, with a few benches and tables in the rear.Their booking is pretty good and things seem to move rather smoothly show-wise. I like the location on Alhambra Blvd.
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Review from Tiffany M.
Sacramento, CA
3/31/2008
Perhaps I'm one of the few that liked the Blue Lamp before renovations better. Now that it's so open (higher ceilings, fewer walls), the space just seems to have no character whatsoever and there are always major bottlenecks in people traffic while trying to navigate to the stage, bar, tables, or restrooms. You would think it would be difficult to open up a space and actually create more obstacles, but somehow, it happened here.
I also found out the hard way that you should NOT order a dirty martini at Blue Lamp. Not only will it not come in a martini class, it won't be drinkable. After a few courageous sips of perseverance, I passed off my drink to a male friend of mine, known to swig most anything handy, and even he abandoned the drink and labeled it crap. The draft beer seems to be safe though.
If it weren't for a few good bands that I refuse to miss, I'd probably never end up at Blue Lamp. But, as long as these bands and Reggae Basement with DJ Wokstar continue to play on Sunday nights, I know I'll end up here at some point. I'll just have to remember to order a beer. -
Review from Kiarash Z.
Lima, OH
4/19/2007
The drinks are overpriced. The layout is strange. The bouncers are jerks.
I've had a friend sexually harrassed, and the security staff didn't do a thing about it.
Another friend was denied entry because her driver license had expired. That's just bad policy. -
Review from Sammy J.
Sacramento, CA
3/9/2011
Sac doesn't have lots of great music venues so Blue Lamp, by default, rises to the top. I just saw the Heartless Bastards there on Mon night and the show absolutely rocked. It's a good, intimate venue with a smallish stage and a long, rectangular standing area. There are a few couches to sit on at the very back. Acoustics can be great, but if you are vertically challenged, you may have a hard time seeing the act unless you're up front (no incline to the floor). Drinks are fairly priced and the honey bartender whipped out those beers faster than I could glance at the stage and turn back around. This place can get packed but ventilation is pretty good. Good mix of music and cover tends to be on the cheaper side. You'd never know it used to be the last strip club in downtown Sac. RIP 400 Club.
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Review from Dolores T.
Hayward, CA
3/11/2009
I had a college roommate for a few years that was from Sacramento. Made it seem like Sac was full of people like her. She was blonde, had a nose job, excellent body, drove a Mustang, talked like she was an idiot (she actually wasn't but she presented this extreme facade I don't know why). An L.A. Jr. if you will. She promotes at clubs and often recounted stories of crazy nights.
So, when I found out one of my favorite bands, We Are Scientists, was playing Sacramento, I was hesitant. I wondered what kind of crowd would turn out. How I would be judged, and what type of establishment the concert was being held in. So, I got over my nerves and decided to go.
Blue Lamp often feature small bands that are making an extra stop between SF and Portland or Seattle. They are strict on their 21+ policy. The first of three bands wasn't of age, so they let them play with strict supervision near the stage, and then kicked them right back out. As the crowd started to trickle in, I noticed the potential douchebag looking dude, and the blonde Ed Hardy wearing girls. However, I was surprised at how well they treated the band. There was no pretentious hipsters in sight. Some big burly football player looking dudes even bought everyone in WAS a drink during their performance.
So, despite my hesitation about Sacramento clubs in general, this one not anything like I had heard, and I would go there again, but only when that random indie band decides to be there as well. -
Review from Miss D.
Novato, CA
3/1/2010
I drove from Marin County on a Friday night ( rush hour... yay :/ ) to see The Chop Tops, Infamous Swanks and Hypnotic IV. This place is AWESOME!!
I will definitely return for some upcoming events.
The drinks were priced right and heavy on the good stuff :) -
Review from Jon Q.
Sacramento, CA
5/16/2011
Blue lamp is actually an OK place to listen to some musics in Sacramento. It sounds passable and the floor set up is decent.
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Review from Phoenix G.
Mountain View, CA
5/24/2010
My only complaint is that the drinks were a little weak...
some weirdos in the crowd were moshing for some reason during a rockabilly band, but that's not the Blue Lamp's fault and the security did come over and ask them to "knock it off... seriously guys" so that was cool...
and actually, the security and the door man and the money taker/hand stamper were all very friendly... the bartender seemed a little stressed out...
good location, easy to get to, parking was no problem... $10 to see a really good local band...
i don't think i would just randomly pop into this place without knowing what the music is going to be, but if a band i like is playing here, i would definitely show up again... -
Review from Bruce C.
San Francisco, CA
6/24/2007
SF has it so good, with a number of smaller music venues that are set up correctly, and know what they're doing sound-wise. It's too bad that this Sacramento place isn't better, because everyone deserves to hear music presented well; it's no fault of the bands playing here that hearing music at this venue sucks. And it seems that there's no reason it should suck because the space isn't that unique, layout-wise. But suck it does. The sound is very muddy and indistinct, and the sound guy has problems getting the mix and levels correct, and feedback occurs way too frequently.
As for the non-musical aspects of the venue itself, the staff is decent and friendly, and there's a nice long traditional bar that serves decent drinks. -
Review from Nichole V.
Sacramento, CA
3/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
The best place in town to hear Rockabilly/Pyscobilly bands! I went there before for the Go Getters and this time for the Chop Tops. This is your typical open space bar. There is a large open area in front of a small stage with a large bar lining the wall. The bartenders are fast and have a heavy pour. Affordable drinks and door charge. Great bands, great drinks what more could you ask for!
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Review from Eduardo C.
Sacramento, CA
8/9/2009
Second Saturdays at Blue Lamp is pretty funny.
Blue Lamp started slow as the evening started but once we passed dusk the folks started to stream in to check out the art and enjoy the music played by the DJ. The beer on tap tasted pretty weak and skanky but the bottled beer and the liquor drinks were pretty good.
This was my first time at Blue Lamp. I hadn't really ever been in the Alhambra area before and I enjoyed my time. I think I'll go again. -
Review from Jon M.
Sacramento, CA
9/16/2008
Kinda seedy. Kinda dive-y. Kinda dark. Perfect for Jungle shows!
My only complaints are:
- Cash only bar (ATM in-doors however)
- Sound system needs more 'umph'
Otherwise, I'm a fan. Drinks are good, the bartender is good looking (and can make a drink), has a stage and a good dance floor. Thumbs up. -
Review from Greg B.
Sacramento, CA
10/19/2008
We hit the Jackpot! Found out Jackpot was playing a special sunday afternoon show at the Blue Lamp on Alhambra. Lets see...mow the yard or drink some beer and watch Jackpot? Jackpot beat out the red Snapper lawn mower with ease. The choice is clear. Whenever I can see Rusty Miller and the boys play in Sacramento I'm usually there. Lawn be damned on this sunday afternoon. It's Jackpot.
The Blue Lamp is roomier and less claustrophobic since the renovations. The ceilings have raised and the walls have expanded. I've been here when it was the Club 400. Popcorn ceiling. Striper named Candy Melons with some humongous American breasts. I think tassels too. I STILL would rather see Rusty Miller belting out Windshield Wipers over Missy Melons and her swinging tassels. It's very close, though.
We ordered a round of drinks and grabbed a seat on a comfy leather couch in the back of the venue while the opening bands played. The place is dark but not dreary. Good mixed crowd.
We got our butts off the leather couch and wandered up front as soon as Jackpot hit the stage. They did Chemical Reaction, Divine and a couple Neil Young cover tunes. We got our Jackpot fix.
Jackpot at the Blue Lamp is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Sacramento. -
Review from Timothy H.
Sacramento, CA
1/23/2009
I love a good dive and the Blue Lamp is a great dive. i have passed this place countless times, but i have never had a desire to go in. i went in last night though for Alex M. Alex had come to Sacramento again to DJ and honestly, i wondered what would happen after our adventure with the Fugu Lounge (Oshima) and the parking lot knife fight that finished off our evening last time.
To our surprise, nothing bad happened. the drinks were strong and reasonably priced, the sole bartender was competent and attentive and friendly, and the drinks were effing strong (also, the drinks were strong). Even the security guy was cool. There's a Starbucks across the street.
I liked it. -
Review from Larisa S.
Concord, CA
3/30/2008
Attention all bands: please stop making me drive out the Boardwalk in BF Egypt, I mean Orangevale, and just play this venue. Please.
PS - There is a huge, 24 hour Starbucks across the street to waste time in while waiting for your favorite band to start. -
Review from Kevin S.
Sacramento, CA
9/17/2010
Not terribly impressed with this one.
Sacramento has a shortage of good music venues (if they're not some arena filling band like the Stones or something) so to even get a good band to come through this area is a feat in and of itself, if you ask me. Usually groups will play the Bay then head right down to Southern California leaving Sacramento in the dust. So just the fact that the Blue Lamp will host bands that I want to see leads me to overlook most of their flaws.
But to be honest, I really can't think of anything positive about this place. It wasn't terrible but it sure as hell doesn't compare to Thee Parkside or Slims.
It's pretty much just one room. Not very big but big enough I suppose. It has a pretty empty feel to it. A few tables in the far back. Some weird artwork on the back wall.
21 and up. Not the worst thing ever but not a huge fan of age restrictive clubs. No ins and outs, either. I hate that. It makes absolutely no sense at all. You can smoke directly outside but good luck trying to convince the bouncers to let you go to your car.
I had a few beers and they were moderately priced. Pretty bar tender but not the best service.
I want to support Sacto's music scene but it's hard when the only places to play are ones like this. So unless a band is playing here that I don't feel like driving to the Bay for, I probably won't be back. -
Review from Rebeca H.
Carmichael, CA
4/11/2010
I'm boycotting the Blue Lamp. They started a no ins-and-out policy which is strange for a dive bar. I was there for reggae night and I wanted to take a "walk." So I asked the owner if we could. He was like sure but don't make it a habit. I said "hey look, I don't drink and I've been in there for an hour. I need to take a walk." Then the guy says" well if you're not drinking then I don't need you here." He had no idea that I drank two of his overpriced nonalcoholic beers (plus bought my date three drinks). So he doesn't need me or my kind there. Not to mention the owner was very rude during the entire conversation.
I recommend going some where else. -
Review from Erin L.
Sacramento, CA
Updated - 1/26/2009
Boo to the Blue Lamp for over selling the Devil Makes Three show. It was so freakin packed people were leaving just because they couldn't handle the sheer volume of folks packed in there like sardines. The music was amazing, but hard to enjoy with druken people shoving, and pushing and using me like a piece of furniture. Don't be greedy folks, only sell as many tickets as you can accomdate.
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1/15/2009
Four stars for consistently booking great shows. I've seen a lot of amazing shows at this little… Read more »
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Review from Kris K.
Sacramento, CA
12/23/2009
The only reason 3 stars appears here is because I saw the band Cake perform last night and they were Awesome as always. The sound was perfect!
The bar receives 2 stars. I use to bartend and this is based on a sober night.
Likes: The bartenders were very fast. No one stood there waiting for a drink for more than a minute. That's impressive with a packed house.
Dislikes: I was NOT drinking alcohol this night. (I know, there's a first time for everything.) I ordered a coke and got a dixie cup filled to the rim with ice & a splash of coke and....$2! Yep, $2 bucks for Mr. designated driver over hear (plus $1 tip). So I said I'll get them then...switched quick to water from their soda gun. After asking them to refill my glass of water 4 times, the bartender tells me he will have to start charging me for the water!! But, he'll give me bottled water....what crap is that?? I paid to get in and watch the show and can't drink their tap water w/o being charged. Thanks guy for the 4 free ones I got. I'm sure the bathroom had a coin slot on the door as well.
Learn to treat the designated drivers and nonalcoholic drinkers with a little respect. They're the ones that aren't being the Aholes in the bar, but take them out of your bar.Listed in: East Sac
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Review from Serena Q.
8/11/2008
Hands down my favorite place to see live music in Sac. Decent prices to get in and consistently showing a diverse group of solid musicians. The last two times I have seen a show here I was going spontaneously with friends to see bands I didn't know, and both times I was thoroughly impressed.
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Review from Allison B.
Portland, OR
5/20/2008
I saw a show here for the first time the other night. The drinks were overpriced, but ehh I got past it. I liked the intimacy of the place. It was small, but at the same time it didn't feel claustrophobic. The sound quality was decent and the overall vibe felt personal, but not that "crappy local show" feeling. They get a nice cross-section of bands as well. I also liked the artwork towards the back. Plus, it's worth mentioning that parking for a weeknight show is good...
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Review from Katie T.
12/25/2006
I've been to the Blue Lamp a few times now and while I always have fun, I think the acoustics are shit. The sound bounces around in insane ways and makes everything sound muffled and crappy. The bartenders are nice and make good drinks though (which may have something to do with me enjoying myself despite the sound). I am going to have to check them out for dancing. The space seems like it would be better for that than for seeing live music.
Listed in: Groupie Love
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Review from Nathan C.
Oakland, CA
1/12/2007
Basically a big open, black-painted space with a medium sized stage at the front, the Blue Lamp is a good enough venue to see a band. The pros: strong, cheapish drinks (and they had Fernet behind the bar). The cons: the place is a cement box, and unless it is filled with a decent handful of people, the sound is pretty dreadful. In short, this is one of those places that is as good as whatever is happening there, but probably not worth going out of the way for.
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Review from Ms M.
Sacramento, CA
10/6/2006
Newly renovated, Blue Lamp is a great spot to hear live music. The drinks aren't watered down and overpriced, the vibe is cool, and the bands are too. Every Wednesday they have a function there called Good Times where the djs spin hip hop, a little bit of rock, some old school r and b, a little dancehall, and a few mash-ups for good measure. The cover is like $3. If you can't afford that, no point in even leaving the house! They also have a reggae spot there every Sunday that is pretty dope.
Listed in: The Places I Go Out
