The Ave Live

"Clearly security has changed here the last month. I went for the first time at the beginning of December, had no issues getting in through security. Tried to go in on Jan 26, 30 seconds between me getting out of the car with my friends and walking up to security and handing him my ID, I was the only one of my group denied entry by a young white male security guard because I was “visibly intoxicated”, I’ve had nothing to drink nor anything else in my system. I don’t like assuming this about a person or establishment but I can’t help but think if he had homophobic reasonings for denying only me entry. The only queer of my group. He genuinely had no other reason to deny me entry and everyone else to go through. Will not be back and will not encourage others to go."

"Do you like paying for a show and not being admitted for no valid reason? If so, this venue is for you. I went twice. First time on a Saturday with friends. I had fun and security was friendly. Second time was a Friday, on my own. Completely different security folks. I got a weird vibe. Sure enough, after studying my license for an absurdly long time, the guard replied, "You're drunk, we can't let you in." I replied, "Nope, I haven't drank anything.” I reached out to the venue, and received no response. I’ll be going elsewhere in the future."

"Imo this is not only the best music venue in Philly, but one of the best in the country. Amazing, intimate venue, the most electric crowds every weekend, and lineups that rival anywhere in the world. Where else will someone put their hand on your head and vibrate your entire body???"