The Live Rock Venue in Southampton (The Joiner (Southampton))

Member Name: wxcat

Product:	The Joiner (Southampton)
Date:	26/08/09 (16 review reads)
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Advantages: New and upcoming bands, Cheap, Small venue

Disadvantages: None

Southampton's only live Rock/Punk/Ska venue.

Situated in St Mary's Rd, almost opposite the new St Mary's Surgery by Palmerston Park. Open most evenings, from 7/8pm till 11pm for live acts, gigs, and upcoming bands. Entry is usually £4-£8 depending on who is playing and whether anyone has heard of them before, its usally pretty full in there whenever I've been!

Entry is for ages 14 and up, be aware if you do look under 18 you will be ID'd at the bar. The bar is at the front of the venue with the live area (usually including mosh pit) is at the rear of the venue. Drinks are decently priced and they have a good selection of draught and bottles. The venues capacity is approximately 300, and some popular gigs are sold out but they do often have some tickets on the door if you get there early. I've always bought tickets in advance.

Bands wise they've had some of the greatest rock bands of all time in there before they were famous. The Joiners is part of the Carling circuit for up and coming bands, although it is worth checking the Railway Tavern in Winchester as well for up and coming bands.

The atmosphere for gigs in there is great! Having a small venue really means you get the best most intimate atmosphere and you're always close to the stage! The music isn't too loud and they are great ledges to put you're drinks on when you want a mosh. Sometimes it can be a bit full of teeny boppers, but it usually never detracts from the atmosphere.

Summary: Get to see live upcoming and new bands for next to nothing!