Metro • smartbar • Gman Tavern

"The mass of people helps soak up the sound. They tighten things up sonically and make shows more fun to mix." – Nick Cartwright (Metro Lead Audio Engineer) At our nearly century-old theater, natural acoustics, a top-tier PA, and the energy of a sold-out crowd come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Great sound isn’t just about technology—it’s about history, architecture, and the magic of hearing your favorite band in an intimate setting. Thank you Newcity Stage, for shining a spotlight on our sound design team! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gtg-cncc 🎶 #LiveMusic #ConcertVenues #Acoustics

An outtake from Mark Kauzlarich's photos for the Haven Watch Co. profile in Volume 10 of HODINKEE, Inc. Magazine (June 2022). This is me in the green room at Metro • smartbar • Gman Tavern. I'm wearing a Haven watch and sitting in between two of my screenprint designs: on the left is the one (The Faint & TV On The Radio, 2004) that helped me get hired for my former job there as art director, and on the right is the first one I'd designed while on the the job (Secret Machines, 2005). There's also a Babes In Toyland print by Frank Kozik (RIP) in partial view, plus one of Jay Ryan's classic prints for Built To Spill, and I'm directly obscuring Wilson's print for Elliott Smith— a show I'd driven down to Chicago for while attending college in Madison WI. There are SO many more from the venue's 40+ year history on that wall, selected and arranged by my wife Stacey Marquardt, the venue's Business Development & Special Events Director. Haven designed a limited edition watch for Metro, highlighting their recent 40th anniversary. Read more about it at https://lnkd.in/gpQ3AxPY

It's an incredible privilege as Chicagoans to walk the streets of music history every day! Metro and smartbar simply wouldn't exist without House Music! 🎉 We're honored to have played a part in telling the story on WTTW's Chicago Stories episode, "House Music: A Cultural Revolution." Celebrate the birth of this iconic genre and the vibrant community it created—streaming now on WTTW/Chicago PBS! https://lnkd.in/gNb-EmYn

Get ready to start your weekends early at smartbar, Thursdays are back! With new hours of operation: 9pm-2am, student cover of $5, our first event will launch with our new Family Matters series on May 2nd. Want to support our Thursdays even further? Check out our new Thursday Party Pass and unlock access to smartbar each week, all summer long! ⇢https://lnkd.in/gh_gKVJ2 More info at Resident Advisor: ra.co/news/80486

Honored to have smartbar at the heart of Fox32 Chicago's Special Report on the journey and history of House music and its impact on Chicago. "The proof is on the dance floor", read more below!

Wrapping up 2023 with some personal favorites chosen by our staff. Press play and enjoy. 🎧️: https://lnkd.in/gWdnWMbw