The Vanguard

This review is for Lot 54, which is the parking lot they converted to a mini festival ground with an outdoor stage, a VIP section, several bars, a Chinese food truck, and some pleasant surprises including running water albeit at port a potties (at least in VIP) and staff walking around picking up trash keeping the place tidy.Parking is available on the street or at a nearby garage for $10. There were enforcers actively ticketing cars, so I'd advise against taking any risks. The VIP ticket perks were a speedy entrance, some fun sponsor swag and photo booth, designated viewing area left of the stage, and our own bars, but the lines were shorter in GA at times. There were three lines with two bartenders at each counter except for one with only a single bartender making the wait even longer, so check the staff count before you get in line. The most annoying part of the evening was the blinding lights. The light techs need to take the spot light off the crowd left of stage during the show. We can handle a few flashes here and there, but they'd beam the brightest blinding white light at the crowd for entire songs. I couldn't see, but hopefully no lasers were used that would do permanent damage to our eyes. I've been to countless EDM shows and this was the first time I've experienced lighting like that. Overall, a nice vibe from the crowd and nice to be outdoors. I also appreciate they have to shut down at 11 PM and the kids can go to the after party indoors till 3 AM.

Attended a highly anticipated EDM event to watch Rabbit in the Moon and The Crystal Method. The Venue was small and personal and there was no bad location to stand and enjoy the music. The bars were very efficient and the security did a phenomenal job at guiding the lines to enter. If you get the opportunity to go to a concert or event, at the vanguard, you won't be disappointed.

If somebody's been to countless musical venues across the world I really wasn't sure what to expect when going to The Vanguard.First off the show we saw was absolutely fantastic and the acoustics in the room were good. The major downside was how crowded it was and even at the back of the room we were packed in like sardines.It was very very hot inside the venue and it felt like despite the circumstances it was much hotter than an indoor venue should be regardless of where it is.

I've been going to The Vanguard since it was The Club at Firestone and while it has its issues it is a much better run venue with its association with Insomniac. Acoustically it's great and as long as you have VIP you will have an OK amount of space, drink service and bathroom access. Downstairs is a sweaty mess free for all so try to get VIP if possible. Tons of parking all around but safer and quicker to park in their lot even if it costs a little more. Don't expect friendly service - it's a club - but you will generally have a great time and hear some great music!

Met the manager - Luis great guy complimented the quality of service and etiquette of the employees Good enforcement of rules and ambiance is eloquent Dance floor is in the center of the building with restrooms immediately to the left upon entering. Multiple bars No food this is a club. Drinks are moderately priced 16$ for a tequila sunrise w tip of 1$

No food ordered.Felt safe and good parking. Tip os park off the street- it's free.Cheap drinks and fast service. Place will get packed at around 11pm.Really packed especially if there is a good guest.

Nights at the Club are always a good time and when you find one that's mellow like this you so know it's totally what's good!So coming here was kinda trip in a way as I used to go to a club called Vanguard in Hollywood all the time then it became Academy which is still one of my favorites I've ever been to so coming here was cool for me because it kinda reminded me of those days.The sound here was awesome and it was cool inside like it didn't get hot even with all the other humans dancing and having fun it still didn't get hot like you could go outside and feel the difference from the inside which was awesome because no one likes it when it gets too hot inside the club!Parking was easy as I found a place on the street about a block away so that was awesome as free parking in the city is as good as gold!It was unusual for me coming to a club where they don't enforce dress code as that's what I'm used to with most of the EDM clubs back home but either way it was still a good time and I'll prolly keep it the way it's been for me for years.Overall awesome club cool lights it's cool and has good sound so I'm sure I'll make it back here again at some point.

Went to this place for Wooli last year and was completely oversold and sold out and was completely miserable. Crankdat was coming into town with alley cvt on March 10th. I left a review for Wooli and they promised me the next show I go to I could get it upgraded to V.I.P all I had to do was email them. I buy the tickets and a month out from the concert I contacted them through email asking about the upgrade. Never heard anything back from them, I emailed them again the day before the show. I still got nothing, I tried to call the number they have listed never rang. I dm them on instagram and they still haven't even read it. They do not care about their patrons and give out false promises that they can't seem to back up. The only good part was it was sold out but there was not nearly as many people as Wooli so it wasn't as miserable.

Have been here to see Deadmau5 and Sasha. It's a decent venue but gets incredibly busy with limited room to dance unless you stand in the back, which means not being able to see very well when you are short like me. They have great light sets and standing in the back gives a different viewpoint for the laser lights. There is an upstairs with some VIP tables and couches and well as a VIP standing area. They also have two outside patios to get some fresh air. Bigger shows like Deadmau5 meant not being able to get a drink or go to the bathroom without people pushing into your spot. Would be nice if the occupancy was lower so people had some room.

Was excited to see one of my favorite bands and purchased VIP tickets for the event. But everything was disorganized from the beginning. VIP check-in didn't start until nearly an hour after the instructions with the tickets said they would. No one seemed sure what was happening or what the delay was.We finally get inside and people are scrambling inside to set up. They released us to hang out and they're still using power tools to put up the barricade. They told some of us to wait upstairs, but never told us when we could come back down.We wandered down on our own when it seemed like they might be done and waited for the opener. Well turns out they didn't get a soundcheck in all the chaos and their songs were all bass (the group was even asking the house for adjustments during their set to try to improve things).We were pulled into the "VIP viewing area" for the main event, but it was maybe 2 feet closer than I already was with my early entry, and they unceremoniously booted us after three songs to the very back of the venue. There was no communication, and ask the security seemed to have no idea what was going on. I was blown off by several of them when I asked about what was happening.I paid a lot of extra money to get to actually see the band, but from the back of the house, I couldn't see anything. I spoke to a manager, but he didn't seem to get it. Completely unsatisfying conversation. He kept saying it wouldn't be fair to other customers if the VIPs were put back up front, except that's literally why we paid 4x the price of GA. He was clearly not getting it and offered no real resolution. I'm left to fight with the VIP company for any hope of recompense, which considering how early I had to buy the tickets to get them at all is probably going to be a bust.Hopefully this review serves as a warning to others: if there's a band you want to see and they're playing here.... I hope you have the means to follow them to a different stop on their tour. I will personally not be back.