UMC venue has been bringing concerts to CU for over 50 years
Even the most popular musical artists and bands of today had to start off at small venues with the hope of gaining attention.
At CU, that venue is Club 156.
Located in The Connection at the UMC, Club 156 is the place for new and up-and-coming bands to be heard by students.
“Club 156 is amazing because it hosts many local and some national acts in a very intimate setting, resulting in a musical experience that is hard to find anywhere else,” said Timothy Kamolz, 20, a junior mechanical engineering major.
“It gives a chance for students and touring bands to play,” said Danny Sax, 20, a junior English major who is also the talent buyer for Club 156.
The club has seen its share of famous bands, as well as smaller local bands in the 50-plus years of operation.
The club’s Myspace page lists some of the bands that have been a part of its history.
Some of the bands that played there are Pearl Jam, Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters and Modest Mouse.
Nirvana even played at the club years ago before becoming a mainstream success.
“We booked Nirvana and five people showed up,” Sax said.
Club 156 is a part of Program Council and is run by students. They choose which bands perform, as well as how the show is executed through effects such as lights and sound.
The next upcoming show is Scott Matthews, who is performing on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $8.00.
Bands interested in playing at Club 156 can visit the Program Council office in room 401 inside the UMC. Bring a demo for the club members to listen to and talk to them about getting booked for a show.
To learn more about Club 156, visit its Myspace page.
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Contact Campus Press Staff Writer Cameron Naish at cameron.naish@colorado.edu.
