Information on Headliners?

Considering coming to Louisville for a show @ Headliners. Wondering if the locals could provide any information, observations and general comments on this venue?

I%26#39;m interested in all kinds of information, but I guess the primary one is how good/bad of a music venue (acoustics, sight lines, is it seating or SRO), etc.

While any other info is appreciated, some of my other information I would love to get includes:

1) What%26#39;s the general area it%26#39;s in like;

2) Does the club offer food (and if yes, is it any good?);

3) Parking and/or walking;

4) As I%26#39;ll be coming in from out of town - any close hotels/motels (and if yes, recommendations?);

5) Is there other stuff in the neighborhood - restaurants, etc (i.e. can we go nearby %26amp; eat or would it be eat elsewhere and then drive to the show).

And, of course anything else you locals think is worthwhile to pass along.

Thanks in advance,

hlo

Information on Headliners?

Greetings, I%26#39;ve been a musician for over 30 years in this town and I admit, I%26#39;ve never been to Headliners. However, my 2 teenagers have been several times. There is limited parking; often people drop others off there or share rides. There is some parking on the street close to the venue (Payne Ave). It%26#39;s not a bad area, just a bit ';off the beaten path'; by an old distillery that%26#39;s been renovated and has offices in it. The place is only a music venue, period. Acoustically, it may be odd since it%26#39;s an old exposed brick type building. I hear mixed reviews about that! There is no seating in the main music floor, a couple couches and a bar upstairs. No food. However, you are just blocks away from lively Baxter Avenue and Bardstown Road with a plethora of good restaurants and bars.

There is a place right down the road called Baxter Station which is really a nice restaurant- reasonable with a large menu and casual. Parking can be tricky, but that%26#39;s the area! You can make a reservation as well on www.opentable.com

Information on Headliners?

Oops...forgot to add that you are just 2 minutes from any downtown hotel. I suggest you try priceline. Most people I know get the Galt House or the Hyatt for around $50.

Linda,

Thanks so much for your prompt reply. You pretty well answered all my questions and I appreciate the Priceline suggestion/information. I%26#39;ve used Priceline in the past and, if we decide to do the Louisville show, will probably use it.

hlo

Linda is spot on. There%26#39;s also a great neighborhood bar within walking distance, the Spring Street Grill and Bar, that serves what many consider to be the best Buffalo wings in town.

I%26#39;ve always gone to Baxter Station before shows at Headliners.... more than once, the artists are there eating too.