Music Venue

"Lo-Fi feels like going to a kick-ass party at a good friends house... except the friend in this case has a stage, a dance floor, pool table, and a bar." - Lo-Fi myspace

'Sonar has 3 rooms in the venue, which are run either togetheror separately depending on the night and the event. The MAIN STAGE room holds over one thousand people, and that is where we would tend to do any of the major live shows and special events. The CLUB holds over 300, and the LOUNGE holds 150 with a mellower vibe, leather couches, pool table, and a fully stocked top shelf bar. Familiarizing yourself with how we bill our events will let you know what to expect out of each night. Sonar does not have any dress codes, so feel free to be yourself, however freaky or conservative that might be. We do reserve the right to insure the ease of which we can see our wristbands or handstamps, which could mean the removal of any excessive jewelry, gloves, etc... We enforce a policy we call the Sonar code. It basically means that we insist that our place be a place where all are welcome, regardless of race, age, sex, sexual preference, income, etc... We will immediately remove anyone who is making another patron feel unwelcome, but it goes further than that. We do not tolerate obnoxious sexual advances, which means if you hit on someone and they say no, you better let it go. We also do not tolerate overly boisterous behavior, any activity which causes our security to pay too much attention to one person, and we frown upon the use of profanity in a way that annoys other patrons. Basically, be cool, and you'll be fine, act like a jerk, and you'll find yourself in the parking lot! We do not allow backpacks or large bags of any kind, and naturally, no outside liquor, drinks, or anything which could be construed as a weapon is allowed in the building. Thanks for patronizing our joint.

"The Rams Head Live! is three venues in one: a concert hall, an Inner Harbor restaurant and a neighborhood brewpub. The main attraction is the concert hall, which has played host to national acts like Hootie and the Blowfish, Cypress Hill and Chris Isaak. Three viewing levels overlook the stage and 26,000-square-feet of arena space, which holds up to 1,800 people. The concert area houses more than 40 video monitors, a backdrop screen, five bars and three food kiosks. The Tavern, which opened in the winter of 2004, has quickly become a harbor destination. It offers a wide selection of soups, starters and sandwiches. The entrées are reasonably priced, so live a little and try the Boss Steak & Shrimp, Cajun Seafood Alfredo or Rehoboth Cioppino. Eat outside and you get to watch decked out passers-by on their way to the clubs in the Power Plant Live! The brewpub is a change of pace to most of the Power Plant Live! because it's the only regular bar there. No bands, no DJs -- just good people, good food and cold beer. The bar has a small cast of regulars, but most head here to start their night before heading out to the clubs. A great draw is the happy hour. Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. enjoy complimentary food ranging from tacos on Mondays to bratwurst on Thursdays, along with $1.95 drafts and other drink discounts..." Review from Baltimoresun.com

"The open and airy layout ensures 400-plus crowds hear local and national bands unobstructed. A modern lighting system, Meyer sound system, acoustic tiles and a 4-foot-high stage get additional bounce from an elastic "springloaded" dance floor. A 20-foot black bar, heat-activated mood wall and bathrooms with closed-circuit TV add to the bounty. This tiny club's wraparound balcony nearly places you onstage--unless you're at the second-floor bar. " Editorial review by Walaika Haskins, Citysearch.com

"...One of Baltimore's best rock venues, Fletcher's lures both national and local acts into its cramped stage area. The first floor fits the standard bar and pool table model, but the main attraction is the live music upstairs." From editorial review by Steve Lichtenstein on Citysearch.com

"Reggae, rap, pop, blues...you name it, it is performed here. Located bang in the heart of Towson city, the theatre attracts crowds that sway to the numbers belted out by well-known groups. Its proximity to many shops, restaurants, a mall and a movie theatre make this a veritable entertainment hotspot. A capacity for 700 may not seem like much, until it is full. Full service bars and a kitchen serving Maryland's best half-pound burger keep fans rocking. If contemporary music is your passion, this is the place to hit." Review from Yahoo

"Otto the cat no longer roams the bar and concert spot that bears his name -- he's home, retired. But that's a small trade-off for the expanded space that holds the Ottobar near Johns Hopkins University. The bar was renovated recently to accommodate its growing audience and bigger bands. The scruffy, casual venue provides a wide range of music -- mainly indie or punk rock, but also hip-hop, folk and electronic. The downstairs area holds a stage and scuffed dance floor dappled by ceiling-mounted strings of lights and a disco ball. On a typical night, a DJ bobs to the music emanating from his equipment, while a young crowd in T-shirts and baseball caps watches from the floor and mezzanine. In the back, a bar, old video games and pool tables entertain those keeping an ear cocked to the music. Upstairs, a jukebox, second bar, pool tables and motley collection of couches and chairs provide a respite for those who need a breather from the show. Works by local artists decorate the walls. While the main bands play downstairs (about 80-100 bands a month), occasional performers, including jazz musicians, perform upstairs. The downstairs level is open to those 18 and older; the upstairs is open to those 21 and older." Review by Tracy Vogel (from AOL city guide)