40 Watt Club

Sometimes you go somewhere new with great service and you write a review. Other times you realize you have gone to a place for over 30 years and never written a review. So many bands so many shows at the 40 watt over the years and the staff is always great. They want you to party hard but be safe and not interfere with someone else’s fun. I run into Jim and other folks from the 40 watt around town and the ly greet me like an old friend and ask if I’m coming to the show. Beyond the great music they support local charities, host Fluke Comic festival, Author events, art events and so much more. Truly a community center thanks to the great people. Always go to the show, have fun, and tip your bartender!

Very displeased with the handling of the patrons for the Laundry Day concert. My daughter and I drove from SC to wait 4.5 hours before they opened doors and they allowed patrons who had just gotten there in front of the ones who had been waiting all day (including an employee who was off duty). When I mentioned the fact that many people had been waiting for hours, I was met with the most unsympathetic response from the gentleman who was doing the metal detector. My daughter was extremely upset because she had been waiting PATIENTLY and abiding by the rules, just to let many others in front of us. Definitely don’t plan on coming back here again.

Excellent venue. Great bands great bar, just a great place to hear music.. nice mix of crowd - lots of college age young'uns and a decent number of us older folks.

Great "college town" concert venue. Sound was great. Don't get anything but beer, if you are drinking, we had a couple cocktails that were terrible, but they have a fully stocked bar.

When I arrived at the venue there was an issue with my tickets, the manager I believe his name is Jim came out and pulled me aside to explain that I was scammed by a reseller and that my tickets weren’t valid. He was so exceptionally kind and spoke to me for several minutes, empathized with me, explained in detail what happened, and put mine and my friends name on the guest list and told us to enjoy the show. My experience could have been soured but Jim totally made my day. The bartenders were also very cool, and best drink prices I’ve seen at a venue in years. 🫶

Incredible venue, its an integral part of the Athens music scene and hosts local legends and well as local come ups. The venue has cool decor, clean restrooms, awesome and kind staff, reasonably priced drinks, and good AC. Tickets are usually between $10-$20 and the bands are usually awesome. They also have a coat check during cold months. There is no parking attached to the venue, but plenty of street parking.

Nice place. Saw plini and strawberry girls live here and it sounded fantastic. I was a front of house sound engineer for live bands for over 30 years, so when I say I was impressed by the sound, it's not just a flippant comment. Nice bar with wide selection of beverages. Will definitely return

40 Watt Club is probably the worst "legendary" venue in Georgia, the sound is always hit or miss and they always give a terrible deal to local bands whether they are from Athens or Atlanta. They always cater the most to out of town acts and spend most of their time promoting those shows. The only upside to this place is the kind souls working the bar who try to help you have a good night. I would rather play or go see a show at any other venue in Athens, literally any other one. That alone should say a lot about the abomination this place has become, there is nothing "legendary" left to this place. If you're gonna hold yourself to such a high standard then do better.

The best venue there is. Enjoy the after party next door on the white couch at Flicker.

Cool iconic space, plenty of bars and servers. Bummer no on site food. Security kinda hysterical tho. Check it out.

Came to see the Melvins and it's an awesome old-school venue. Great acoustics and fun mosh pit!

As a huge R.E.M. fan since I was wee kid I've held 40 Watt Club in regard for many, many, years. In 2008 I was able to check it out for the first time during a visit when Athfest was going on and I was lucky enough to catch locals Elf Power perform on that hallowed stage. Several months back, when my husband and I saw that there would be two R.E.M. Murmur anniversary shows with special guests we knew we had to go (my husband is also a huge R.E.M. fan). I had my finger on the button for their eventbrite page the moment the tickets went on sale and I was lucky enough to snag a pair of only a few hundred tickets to this special night. To say we were excited is an understatement! But this isn't a review about the show (though it was incredible, you can see my photos for a play by play of the guests) but the venue. And the venue itself is also amazing. My memory from 2008 is hazy so I can't tell if much has been updated but it feels very new without being new, if that makes sense? Maybe a better word would be that it felt very well cared for. And because of that I can tell you it's one of the best small club venues I've ever been to. The stage isn't anything fancy but the sound is great and there isn't a bad view in the house, drinks are reasonably priced, and the staff was beyond nice. it was pouring rain while we were waiting to get in and they worked really hard to get us all in quickly when the doors opened. Merch staff was also really friendly. I'm proud to sport my 40 Watt t-shirt around town here in Ann Arbor. From one college town to another, Athens--you're lucky to have this gem!

If you've been to the 40 Watt, you already know. If you haven't been, read on. The 40 Watt is an iconic venue that has hosted and continues to host bands that ordinarily play much larger rooms. Its capacity is about 500 which means you will have a good view of the stage pretty much no matter where you are standing, and the sound quality is likewise great no matter where you might be standing. With limited exceptions, it's standing room only. The 40 Watt is located in downtown Athens with lots of great places to eat nearby within easy walking distance, which is a definite plus. The entry drill goes like this: They check your name off their list a ticket buyers for the particular show. Then there is a very non-invasive security check, then you get a wrist band that allows you to go outside to smoke or whatever in the provided space for that with a lengthy bench for sitting, then you present ID to get or not get a hand-stamp that allows you drink if you or over 21, and you're in. Believe me when I tell you it's not a hassle at, which the above might make it sound like. Once inside, you will see two bars on either side of the room - one on the right side and one on the left side. It's full bar with a nice selection of beers. I tend to favor the beers put out by Creature Comforts, which is a local Athens brewery. One of the many nice things about this place is they do NOT gouge you on drink prices, which is unusual for a music venue of this caliber. If I'm not mistaken, the beers go for about $6.00 each. You can't beat that. The stage is raised to a pretty much perfect height for the room. There is no barricade, and from what I could tell the four nights I was there a barricade is not needed at this venue. The staff are great, and every staff member I encountered over four nights was unfailingly nice and friendly, which isn't always the case at many music venues. Another nice thing is they do not shoo you out when the show is over. They let you hang for bit and grab another drink or two so long as it's not past 2:00 a.m. I flew in to Atlanta from Southern California to see the Drive-by Truckers play their annual four-night homecoming series of shows. As expected, the 40 Watt and the Truckers did not disappoint. Without equivocation, the 40 Watt is one of the greatest places in the country to see a show. Cheers! p.s. My pics are better if you click on them.

Great location. Been coming for years for the DBT Homecoming shows. They've changed things up or should I say cleaned things up. Looks some new wood was added and the tiki downsized. The beer prices are amazing, even on the craft beers. You can't beat $4.50 for a 24 oz PBR. Got hassled last night by entry dude, for what reason...I have no idea...lost out on the prime spots Regardless, still had a great time. It can fill up fast. So you can plan your spot by your arrival time. No worries tonight, since we were on the rail last night. As long as we can get in, we're fine. The staff were very nice, but that is just because of the awesome leadership of Cole and Jim...thanks guys!! They added a coat check for $2.00. Merch is just inside the entrance. There are two bathrooms, one in the front corner and the other in the back corner. There are two bars as well both in the middle on the each side. Also a small seatng section with 6 seats between the bathrooms.

where do I begin. I saw municipal waste at the 40 watt club last night and my experience was unsatisfying. one guy who worked there who had buzzed bleached hair accused me of throwing punches in a moshpit, when I never did such a thing. there were people windmilling and kicking in that pit and you're making a big deal over someone getting hit in a mosh pit? it's a moshpit, you can't take a hit, stay away from the pit. plus, there were tons of people who were also dressed in denim vests and hats and I dont get why I get blamed for everything that happens when I barely was even moshing because i wasnt feeling it. not only that, but he also threatened me stating, i better not see you when I'm around. plus, the bald dude with the beard isn't better, as he did nothing to prevent his coworker from threatening me. I hope both get fired. I don't recommend 40 watt at all! Staff does not care for concert goers safety and well-being, they just start stuff over things that THEY don't like

Well I have been lucky enough to play on this stage a couple times, see the green rooms, go to a few shows, and see how the club works in off hours! There is a reason the 40 Watt was named one of Paste Magazines best 40 venues in the country! Hell I would put it in the top ten! Maybe top 5! Everyone has played there and when I did I was so excited just to know I was standing on the same stage where Pavement, REM, Neutral Milk Hotel and my all time fave band Olivia Tremor Control have all played! In 2004 I booked an entire solo tour from Iowa around seeing OTC's reunion show at the 40 Watt, lets just say I was in the front row and got a couple giant beers so I would not have to leave that front row! I have got a chance to play here a few times during the Athens Pop Fest with my band the Poison Control Center! The staff each time was incredible! Super nice nice bartenders, very pro sound engineers, and everything ran very smoothly! For shows I have attended here, I would say the same! The staff is great, the production was killer, and it's the perfect midsize club to see a band! There is not many places in the country that has this legacy and still packs the punch, maybe only First Ave in Minneapolis which I would compare the 40 Watt too! If you want to go to a show where all the legends have played, this is a landmark stop! Get to Athens and go here, It does not matter who is playing!

Nice venue! We saw Mitski and Jay Som here. So intimate, great acoustics! It is worth noting that it's in a college town, so many of the people attending were students. Not necessarily a bad thing, but be aware! There was a cover charge for people under 21; not sure if this is always a thing or if t was just this show.

The 40 Watt, a gem of gems in the music venue world. With capacity around 500, it attracts some of the world's best mid-heavy weights on their way to stardom. The 40 Watt was instrumental in jump starting the new wave and American Punk Rock scene the late 70's and throughout the 1980's by offering acts a great place to play. This iconic venue is still rockin' 40 years later. R.E.M., Indigo Girls, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell, B-52's, Sonic Youth, Run DMC, Kings Of Leon, Flaming Lips, My Morning Jacket, Nirvana, Pavement, John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, The Killers, Ween, The Melvins, Guided By Voices, and so many others have played at the 40 Watt. If you're a big music fan, it's a venue that you need to visit and catch a show, like Whiskey A Go Go in LA, Paradise in Boston, or the now defunct CBGB's in NYC. Buy a ticket and take the ride!

Checked out a show here last night, really liked the venue. They have cheap beers with tall boy pbrs at 4 bucks a can along with some good microbrews around 5 bucks. Air quality was good since there was no smoking and the place was comfortable as it didn't get sweltering hot in there like some concert venues.

Love it. Especially the LIVE SHOWS! I did a belly dance performance last winter at 40 Watt, and it was so fun. I invited my friends to come watch show, and they enjoyed it and the bar. I'm gonna do another belly dancing performance at the end of this April. Everyone who's interested, please come and have fun with me !!!!!

I love it. The sparkly lights hanging from the high ceiling, the memories of all the hundreds of hours of shows I've seen there, the tiki bar on the left and the long, PBR-stocked bar on the right, the bathroom graffiti that gets painted over every several months only to be written again, the floor slick with beer after a wild and crazy dance party, the floor clean and shiny and cool when chairs are set out for a quieter, more intimate show... Ah, 40 Watt. Best nights? Check out www.flagpole.com or 40watt.com to see who's playing. No visit to Athens is complete without a stop by.

The best venue in Athens. Possibly in the state of Georgia as well. I adore the 40 watt. I love the venue, the staff and bands that come here. You know who you are.

This place totally took my virginity! Ok, that's not true. I gave it away willingly because I couldn't resists 40 Watt's charming atmosphere, string lights and great sound. And you know what, five years later I'm still ok with 40 Watt being my first. Of course then I went through that whole slut phase and started checking out other venues (Caledonia, Georgia Theatre, etc.) but found that 40 Watt is the best in all of Athens. Memorable events: The dancing extravaganza that is Krush Girls. Hipsters and gays shaking it to Billy Idol? Yes please. Also I definitely told my life story to Michael Stipe during one of my more drunken nights. I like to think it's going to inspire a hit single someday. We'll see. Seeing M.I.A. before she was an "indie darling" on her first US tour with only a couple hundred people in the room. Love that bitch. Of Montreal halloween shows. I mean, really? Really! Hotness. 40 Watt, I miss you. If I come back will you teach me new tricks?

I've only been to the 40 Watt club once so far and my experience was good! The venue is small, but the important thing is that acoustically it's good (this is in comparison to some Atlanta venues). Though small, the club has been around for some time. Bands like REM have played at the venue. Inside the club there are 2 bars on opposite walls and some seating towards the back. On the left hand side of the stage there looks like there was a room with a pool table. I wasn't curious enough to check it out. As far as the crowd, for obvious reasons, expect it to be college age. I did notice that it cost an extra $2 for a ticket if you were under 21 for the show I attended. The only thing I'll fault them on was the bartenders attitude. The bartenders seemed a bit rude, but I think I would be too if were dealing with college students who just turned 21 all the time. Overall 4 stars for a good venue with little wrong. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Optimus loves this place. Optimus hates this place. I've played this place. I've seen "everyone" play this place. I've slept backstage, I've seen all kinds of crazy nonsense backstage. I've seen Mr. T backstage getting it on with Cyndi Lauper backstage. At least, that's who they said they were. PBR Prom, my giant robotic ass. Oh, so much vomit here over the years. Ever seen a 30-foot tall drunk hunk of metal hurl? You have if you've been to the 40 Watt with me. So many memories. Too bad I can't remember them. Optimus Sighs.

The 40 Watt is probably the most show-friendly and best utilized venue in the alcohol soaked, fratboy villa of Athens. Athens has long had a reputation as being at the forefront of music (whatever that means). I think it got that reputation pretty much solely due to REM. Besides the Elephant Six bands (which are extremely hit or miss), there hasn't been much of anything that great coming out of Athens. They appreciate the hype, I'm sure, but let's stop blabbering and patting everybody on the back so much. Athens is a college town. If there's a show worth driving the hour from Atlanta for, the 40 Watt is probably the venue hosting the event. They do all the midsized indie acts here, and I've seen a lot of killer shows under their roof. The sound system is pretty decent and the stage is set at just the right height so that you feel close to the band, but not standing right next to them. Plus, with all the local bars and stores around, you don't have to stand and watch the 2 cruddy openers when you just want to see the last act. I've spent many nights off in la-la land before showing up at 40 Watt just before the headliner launches. Also plus, the hand-clappy backpack wearin' indie kids who have to go way overboard with their excitement to try to overrule the keg totin' Bulldog boys prowling their city don't usually show up here because it's not that indie. Thank ye god. Headliner. Giggin' out. Set list. Tune up. Music.

So much of the spirit of Athens is embodied by The 40 Watt Club. During my short time in Athens I've seen everyone from R.E.M. reunited to The Killers on the small, intimate stage. The decor in itself is a reason to purchase a ticket, but the show is also sure to be worth seeing since The 40 Watt is token club to play of Athens' numerous music venues. It's a great place to people watch and "celebrity" site. (At one concert I turned and realized I was standing right next to Michael Stipe and Chris Martin.) So much of the history of the Athens music scene is tied to The 40 Watt. The club carries on the great tradition with excellence.

I've seen two shows here: Frank Black in the late '90s and Frightened Rabbit two days ago. Both very memorable shows in a relatively intimate setting. I'm tempted to dock them a star because Wednesday's opening act, Augustines (who were great, by the way), had some sound issues that the in-house sound guy seemed flummoxed by. But that's rock-n-roll, folks. Athens is the only unqualified cool place in the state of Georgia, and the 40 Watt is at the heart of it. Keep getting great acts and I'll keep making the drive!

I have seen a lot of different types of shows here from Alela Diane to Cinemachanica to Okkervil River to the Black Lips to Vetiver. A lot of good times to be had here. A must in Athens life. There is a very, very special place in my heart for the 40watt. First Athens show I went to was here. Saw Of Montreal and MGMT on my birthday, Halloween of 07. All I can say, magic happens at the 40watt. A place that I'll frequent no matter what guy I'm with or not with, no matter if friends are too busy for a show, and no matter if I've only got $20 to my name for a $10 show. Long live the 40 watt!

Saw Butch Walker at the 40 Watt this weekend. Had a great time and found a perfect spot to watch the show by the raised bar on the left. Only gripe is with the lack of organization. You never know if they're going to have one line or two and the staff doesn't communicate. Everything's will-call list only with no physical tickets. So if I bought tickets for anyone else and those people can't show up until later, there's no way to accommodate that or split the order. Supposedly it's to cut down on scalping but I've never seen another venue do it this way. How about digital tickets? Also, the two lines were using different stamps and I was apparently given the wrong stamp so I couldn't order a drink until after they got their stuff together.

I've been to the old site many times back in the day but I finally ventured out to the newer location the other night to see Built To Spill. Two hours to get there and the struggling two hours to get back home ( that was rough for a 41 year old ). All in all, great venue. Enough space to move around. good sound, smoke free and the staff had an easy going attitude. Thumbs up. I haven't been back to Athens since 1990 and boy has it changed. I wish I was back in college - ha!

The 40 Watt is a great venue to catch a live show! They host a ton of smaller bands but also pull in the occasional headliner. A short list of bands/acts i've seen here (in random order): Patton Oswalt The Donnas The Cramps Keane The Sounds The Genitorturers Queens of the Stone Age Better Than Ezra They have two bars for big shows and the men's room urinals are stickered to death by bands who may or may not have graced the stage.

I could write a hundred thousand words about the 40 Watt -- about how it was the launchpad to some of the most important bands & artists of the past few generations [R.E.M., the B-52s, Neutral Milk Hotel], & a handful of criminally underrated bands who the history books will (hopefully) show the restpect they deserve [Vic Chesnutt, the Olivia Tremor Control], . Otherwise, it's without a doubt among of my favorite places to ever see a show. I saw Belle & Sebastian there in 1998, on their first world tour (in support of "The Boy With The Arab Strap"), & The Flaming Lips there in 1999 on "The Soft Bulletin" tour, which may have been the most mindblowing concert experience I've ever had because you had no idea what to expect. It was the first lips tour to make the show a real experience -- multimedia (film playing on a screen behind the band), fake blood, confetti, bullhorns....the first time Wayne Coyne had really gotten into this stuff. Plus, it's in Athens, which for my money is THE QUINTESSENTIAL college town in America, Austin aside (but Austin is AUSTIN, & it really doesn't count because there's a lot more than just a college there). The 40 Watt is Unparalleled.

I've been to several venues in the states and abroad and few venues come close the 40 Watt. The staff is courteous, friendly, and enthusiastic, the bartenders are fantastic, the sound is outrageously fantastic, and the caliber of shows here are nothing short of phenomenal. Sure, I can refresh your memory or educate you on this venue's history, or tell you of all the talent this venue has showcased throughout the years, but you will never truly understand the magic of the 40 Watt unless you've been there and witnessed it in all of its glory.

I've come here many times, first for M.I.A. (before she got famous, when it was only $15!) and then for Krush Girls... I love the space.. It's intimate and fun, and easy to find your way around. It never got too crowded and I never had a problem with the staff or getting in. If I ever go to Athens for a concert, I always hope it's here! :)

Recently saw a show here for the first time in about 17 years, and thankfully, nothing has changed. The 40 Watt Club is proof that God exists, and of all the high falutin' places throughout the bible belt, he has chosen an unassuming little spot in the middle of Bulldog country. How else do you explain the vibe between the band, the crowd, and the venue, that rarely happens in most places, and yet, it seems to happen here regularly. Its GOT to be divine magic... It doesn't matter who is on stage, who's watching in the audience, or who's working the door or the bar. Always a good time, always friendly, and for a moment, we are reminded that Budweiser ads CAN come to life! That life is good, and things that we're nostalgic for can be found again. Am very grateful that this place still exists. Amen...

Great place to see a concert. The venue is relatively small compared to other music venues in Downtown Atlanta, but the size provides an intimate concert experience for the crowd in attendance. While it may not be the fanciest or most aesthetically pleasing music venue in Georgia, the 40 Watt has enough character to help any guest see past the badly furnished interior. Not to mention they are located in Downtown Athens, which has more than an enough nightlife hot-spots for all to enjoy. Even though it would might look like they are trying to float their own boat, I think the owners should change the name of this place to ' The Historic 40 Watt Club.' In case you are not familiar with why this place is historic, let me enlighten you. The 40 Watt Club's original location on College Avenue in Athens hosted the second ever public appearance of the Georgia favorite, Athens originated band known as R.E.M. The first location was actually shut down because of the massive crowd that gathered for the concert, among other reasons. Now the club caters to widely popular bands every weekend, giving visitors more of an intimate concert experience with their favorite artist performing on any particular night.

Grungy-chic, respectable venue with a show or two nearly every night. I would not bring kids here, but otherwise, anyone is welcome at the 40 Watt. So much of Athens' rich musical history traces back here, even if only to the previous location that burned down many years ago. Top-billed acts (Judah and the Lion, Modest Mouse) usually end up at the Georgia Theatre up the road, but the 40 Watt is always the best place to catch alternative or up-and-coming talent.

I love the 40 Watt! I've been to a good bit of shows here, and I've always had a good time. It's a great venue, just the right size. Intimate setting for a show. Bartenders were always friendly. Super cheap 24oz PBRs.

Was in school in Athens 84-88 and can't remember how many times we were there-honestly cannot remember!! Saw REM perform there before going mainstream. And Laura Carter and the BBQ Killers were always insane! RIP Laura... Loved this place!!!

I bet if I had gone to UGA, I would have spent more than my fair share of saturday nights here. I went to see a Daft Punk Cover band, threw back a handful of tall boy PBRs, for about 3 bucks each. Could that be any better? I think not. Great sound, fast staff, and an all around cool place.

40 Watt! You haven't changed! Or rather, you have changed, but not since 2001, so you felt warm and welcoming and comfortable for me. I'm glad I came to visit. I'm even more glad I could snag a seat in the back (even though I couldn't really see). I'm glad I showed my husband a slice of classic Athens. I'm glad that you had cheap nonalcoholic beer for me to drink (even if it was O'Douls). I'm even glad that your toilet seats don't have pee all over them, but that's more of a generalized sign of southern politeness rather than anything specific to you as a venue. Thanks for sticking around, 40 Watt. There's a reason why you're a classic.

I went to high school about 15 miles from the fabulous 40 Watt Club. When you live in northeast Georgia as I did during my formative years that is just a hop-skip-&-jump away. Now it has to be a must see to drive that 70 absolutely boring miles from ATL to visit. Upon arrival it does not disappoint. After 30+ years the Athens staple has seen it all. I wish the walls could talk. It is basically the CBGB's of the South for lack of better term and using the parlance of our times. I have seen everyone from Melvins, Motorhead, Melt Banana, Low, Heiroglyphics, and even puppet shows here. The staff is very friendly and fortunately does not let the Little 5 Points attitude only an hour and a half away invade their own realm. Go see some live music in a truly live venue!

There is not a better place on the planet to see loud bands play to a packed house. Everyone should see the Drive By Truckers at the 40 Watt at least once in their life!

So, I have only been here 3 times, for 3 very different shows (Old Crow Medicine Show, The Melvins, and Athfest 2010 for the Holy Liars), but I am definitely anticipating my next show there! The $3 24oz PBRs and $4 24oz Coors Lights are a deal! And since there is no ventilation/circulation in the place, it helps to stay hydrated =) For all shows I was able to stand fairly close to the stage so I could see (I am short) but had I been farther back in the crowd, I would not have been able to see anything. I understand that this is to be expected though, considering this is a bar venue. However, I have been to some bar venues in St Louis where the places are tiered, so that even if you are in the back of the bar, it is higher than the stage. But, I won't hold this against the 40 watt. The bartenders and nice, and the bathrooms are actually pretty clean (which is important for a girl). There are couches and chairs to sit on if you get tired and an ATM on site since some vendors don't accept cards for merchandise. The sound is awesome in the place and the lighting is good.

Came here to see The Music Tapes and had a great time. The lighting is pretty cool (it seems like everyone in Athens is obsessed with Christmas lights!) and the beer was pretty cheap-$3 for a bottle of Yuengling. Bonus points for having my beer, which a lot of the places downtown did not.

Athens is one of my favorite places in this great state of Georgia. Add in live music performances from your favorite bands + the beautiful faces of UGA - even better! 40 Watt Club is a quirky place and is totally a great venue for concerts. Intimate, cozy, totally kickass. Can't wait to go back again.

The 40 Watt is a classic that just keeps getting better. The best thing about this music venue is the variety of acts they book. In the past few months I have seen Henry Rollins, The Heartless Bastards, and the Mountain Goats. There is a full bar and the drinks are both reasonably priced and good. The staff are friendly even to an old fossil like me. Even packed the venue is comfortable and once the music starts you really become part of the show. The sound system is great.

Excellent large capacity (around 900) club. This is a much better option than the venues in Atlanta that are similar sized (Variety, Masquerade, Roxy, etc.). They're still booking quality bands, too. Layout is a bit similar to Toad's in New Haven, CT (spacious single level open floor). The only issue I've had is they often don't even open until 10 pm, and headliners have taken the stage at midnight or later. That's crazy on a school night, but I guess it's rock 'n' roll.

I've had some good times here. This is one of the classic venues in Athens, and they often get better acts than Atlanta. That's fine with me because then I get to take a little roadtrip. Other than that, it's a pretty ordinary venue with very reasonable cover charges.

Great venue -- space can get very packed which makes it very very hot, decently priced drinks, and fast bartenders. I can totally see how it might be a fantastic place for live music... So, now you might ask: how did I come by this place if not for the music? Randomly popped in to see a drag show a couple weeks ago with a friend, which was, needless to say, a very *interesting* experience since it was my first. If I had to rate the drag show, I wouldn't give 4 stars, but I'm reviewing just the venue, right?

Legendary and I have seen more shows than I can count at this venue, but I prefer to listen and see music shows at the Georgia Theatre.

Saw St. Vincent here, Pattern Is Movement, and . . . some other folks. Love the small, dingy-but-lovable place, and the bar staff is sweet and sure-handed with the PBRs.

Hands down, the best venue in Athens. Every time one of my favorite bands come through, they seem to be at this venue. Everyone is so nice, the sound is amazing, and pbr cheap. Has a little bit of an intimate feel to it and you really get into the shows.There is a certain charm here that you easily fall in love with. I met one of my best friends at an Old Crow Medicine Show gig here and countless other cool people have been added to my Blackberry phone book. Definitely go if you get the chance. You won't be disappointed.

40 Watt has been around for a while in different incarnations and locations and I have had the pleasure to see most of them. I don't like to go to bars much any more because I'm, er, vintage... but make an exception for 40 Watt, which feels like home, if home were an old furniture store and former thrift shop with a stage where magic happens on a regular basis and surprise abounds. It's a dive, but I mean that in a good way. Wondrous things go on here. Carry ear plugs in case you need them so you don't wreck your hearing.

if you are an uga student, you have to come here at least once in your 4 years here, even if you hate indie music (this is a small club in athens, ga...it's all indie music). you go, have a drink or two, then go to the grill after the concert ends at like 1 am or so. It's just something everyone does at least once.

Awesome Music Venue! Find myself here atleast once monthly!