Where do you think it should be?

[Kimavir]

you might be alone GOING to it, but you won't be alone once you're there.

 

[Jasonic]

you might be alone GOING to it, but you won't be alone once you're there.

The drift you did not catch.

 

[Kimavir]

gaaaahh!

*feels like a moron*

 

[Jasonic]

gaaaahh!

*feels like a moron*

Nah, it's all good. Don't beat yourself up over it.

 

[halcyonwayband@aol.com]

How about Jaxx in Northern Virginia? Sure they get most if not all of the metal tours that go through the states, but one of the reasons is that the shows usually draw well. Washington, DC is easily drivable for me here in NC and for people all the way up to NYC. There are 3 major airports in the area to fly into as well.

Another option could be a place like the House of Blues or the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach. You could still target the spring break time period for your beach vacation, Lance. I don't think they have too much going on around spring break season there as March weather in SC can still be hit or miss. They have an airport as well. Just don't schedule it during a bike week!

I have a place in Myrtle Beach, and although the House Of Blues is a great venue - Hard Rock Park is right out because it's a 10k person amphitheater - but there is NO scene AT ALL in MB, every rock club that tries it out closes. Repeat: no scene at all. Only shows that get crowds at HOB are big tours, and people travel from all over to get there, but I'm talking Queensryche, Lamb Of God, Machine Head, etc. Faster Pussycat played a no-name club there to 20 people, and Bang Tango & Adler's Appetite were on the bill too.

 

[halcyonwayband@aol.com]

Texas would be my preference, the Dallas / Fort Worth area to be precise. Although locations such as San Antonio, Houston, or even Austin have things to offer as well.

Spring weather here is generally good -- though I wouldn't rate it as "Florida good" -- and should offer a warmer weather escape from those living in the north. Dallas and Fort Worth are away from the Gulf of Mexico though and don't have their climates moderated by maritime influences as much as Houston or perhaps even San Antonio do. What does that mean? It means that Dallas and Fort Worth are typically cooler in Spring than are Houston and San Antonio. There have been exceptions of course but this seems to be the general rule.

Texas is at least pretty centrally located and it's generally easy for those flying to get here without huge headaches. Dallas / Fort Worth and Houston are served by major airports that have direct flights from many markets. Costs of hotels may be a little better, although I haven't researched it, during this time as Texas doesn't seem to be a hot Spring Break destination with the exception of the Gulf Coast, the Padre Island area in particular and maybe Galveston (though that could be a bit of a reach). If any other Texas residents reading this have differing opinions please say so.

Venues to consider in Dallas:
Palladium Ballroom http://www.thepalladiumballroom.com/
Granada Theater http://tickets.granadatheater.com/
The Door http://www.thedoordallas.com/index2.html

Venues to consider in Fort Worth:
Ridglea Theater http://www.ridgleatheater.com/

Venues to consider in San Antonio:
(note that I've not been to either of these but they do host national acts)
Scout Bar http://scoutbarsa.com/contacts.phphttp://
The White Rabbit http://www.sawhiterabbit.com/main.htm

Venues to consider in Houston:
FBI Rock Club #1 http://www.terranova9.com/fbimusic.htm

The city of Austin has a very good music scene although I generally do not frequent it so I can't comment on what venues would be appropriate for the next installment of this fest. I'm sure there are some Austin experts that frequent this forum so hopefully they will respond.

It's also very likely that John (J-Man) or Tammy might have additional thoughts and suggestions about "the Texas scene" and if it might make sense to consider Texas as the location for Nightmare Metal Fest II.

Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth has a good reputation and seems to work with metal bands a lot. In Austin, check out the Red Eyed Fly, I think that's the big rock/metal club there now. And the music scene in Austin IS killer. Got family there and have spent many nights on 5th and 6th Streets.

 

[SavaVIDude]

For those who make the trip, San Antonio is a real tourist town. There is the River Walk, the Alamo (don't piss on it!!), Sea World, Six Flags and a tremendous zoo. Be sure to try some great Tex-Mex while you're there!!

Chris

 

[hvymetalchik]

Hell yea! The metal fest in my backyard. San Antonio has a huge heavy metal fan base, you won't be disappointed Lance. Can't wait to hear what the lineup will be.



I'm glad it's not at The White Rabbit. That place is too small and needs to be rebuilt....damn near falling apart. LOL

 

[Rockula]

Toronto would be nice Places like Cool Haus or The Sound Academy seem to be a rather fitting place for the Fest. Seeing as it's not going to be something monumentally huge, like Ozzfest, the Air Canada Center might be a bit too big . Whatever, just as long as it's in the GTA region I'll be happy- and I know lots of people who'll come.