DCist: Velvet Lounge Looks to the Future

Disco Stu

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:51:12 -0500

Wow, man... Velvet Lounge can SEE into the future? ...Far Out...

vteeroy

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:27:23 -0500

"Those concerned that acoustic quality will be sacrificed with the renovations and the departure of Curtis can rest assured, the owners said. Nikhil Rannde, a sound engineer who also works at the Black Cat, has rewired and taken other steps to rebuild the acoustics of the room during the renovations, and is now manning the booth part-time along with Sam Chintha." what improvements do they still have planned - i was there 5/11 and basically saw no attempt at improving room acoustics. it was still just a brick, rectangular room with some very loud speakers flown. very loud, no definition (band's fault, too). how about hanging some thick, velvet curtains to go with the name.. keep the open rafters. that may help. a house sound engineer can only do so much. the room always dominates.

zeromoon

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:10:28 -0500

The Velvet Lounge is one of the few (if not the only) venues in DC open to presenting real music, and not the pablum that is dished out on a nightly basis across the city. The club treats musicians with respect, and has a great sound system. Scott is more than a booker, but a harbinger of good taste. Come out and support new music!

realidealist

Thu, 22 May 2008 17:13:11 -0500

the bathrooms were bad with drunk eyes as well.

Brennan

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:30:44 -0500

As a local musician, I can attest that Rob is w/o a doubt one of the best sound guys in the city. He's always at the R&R early and takes his time setting up. Good on the R&R for snatching him up b/c their sound used to be GOD AWFUL. Very excited to check out the new Velvet...but can I still tug one in the bathroom?

r*obox

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:20:21 -0500

The sound system at the Hotel has been much improved in recent months. No wonder.

voteprime

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:47:28 -0500

The bathrooms have been renovated, so those who fled after seeing the old bathrooms with sober eyes, can safely return. Kayoumy says, “I’m into hygiene, man.”A man after my own heart. Rock on. But does this mean there will be no more Borf on the toilet seats? Because I thought that was a nice touch.