Water Street Music Hall facts for kids
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Jake Watson of Silver Creek Attractions at Water Street Music Hall on August 30, 2014
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| Former names | The County Warehouse, The Warehouse, The Horizontal Boogie Bar, The Boogie Bar |
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| Address | 204 N. Water St. 14604 |
| Location | Rochester, New York |
| Type | music venue |
| Seating type | General Admission |
| Capacity | Main room: 1000 Jack's Live: 500 |
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| Opened | 1977 |
| Closed | 2017 |
| Reopened | 2020 |
Water Street Music Hall is a popular concert hall and restaurant located in Rochester, New York. You can find it in the St. Paul Quarter, which is a fun entertainment area downtown. It's also close to the beautiful High Falls!
This music hall is quite large, covering about 13,000 square feet. It can hold up to 1,500 people. The space is split into two main parts. The concert hall itself is about 9,000 square feet and can fit 1,000 people. The restaurant, called "Jack's on Water Street," is about 4,000 square feet and can hold 500 people. The main stage has a great sound system and a balcony. It's known as a fantastic place for live shows. This music hall has been around for over 40 years!
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A Journey Through Time: Water Street Music Hall's Story
Water Street Music Hall first opened its doors in 1977. Since then, it has hosted hundreds of amazing concerts. Many famous artists have played here over the years. Some of these include George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic, David Byrne, Sublime, Marilyn Manson, and St. Vincent.
Changing Names Over the Years
This music hall has had a few different names in the past. It was once known as The Country Warehouse, The Horizontal Boogie Bar, and The Boogie Bar. In 1994, its name officially became Water Street Music Hall. More recently, in 2020, it reopened as Water Street 2020. The smaller stage inside, which used to be called The Club at Water Street, also reopened in 2020 as Jack's Live on Water Street.
A Brief Stop: Funk 'n Waffles
For a short time, from 2017 to 2018, a waffle company from Syracuse called Funk 'n Waffles took over the space.
Busy Years and Famous Visitors
Between 2000 and 2014, Water Street Music Hall had many sold-out shows. This means tickets for concerts were completely gone! Besides music bands, the hall also welcomed famous people. For example, former President Bill Clinton visited the hall. He was in Rochester to help raise money for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. The saxophone he used and signed during his visit can still be seen at the House of Guitars. During these busy years, Water Street Music Hall had a coat check service. It also hosted many "battle of the bands" events, where different bands competed. There was a bar and a small parking lot too.
Reopening as Water Street 2020
After Funk 'n Waffles closed in 2018, the original owner, Peter Sewell, announced exciting news. He shared that he would be reopening the venue as Water Street 2020.
