The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco once again topped all the "Best Live Music Venues" listings in 2007. Despite stiff competition from legendary theaters like The Fillmore, it's dominated the scene since opening exactly 100 years ago. Ornate balconies, soaring marble columns and elaborate ceiling frescoes surround a giant dance floor and two bars.
Last week, Elvis Costello performed there and a show from Loudon Wainwright (papa to Martha and Rufus) takes place Sunday. More destructive acts, like The Hold Steady have plenty of turrets and protruding ornamentations to scale before diving into the crowd. Come to think of it, the venue's decor makes perfect sense: rock climbing for rock stars.
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· Great American Music Hall [Official Site]
· Live Music coverage [Jaunted]
· San Francisco Music Venues coverage [Jaunted]
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