PHOTOS: Nirvana, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory-The Masquerade at 35
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The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Remember Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory? (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years If so, you know The Masquerade! (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Regarded by many as one of America’s best independent music venues, The Masquerade has stood the test of time, first at the historic DuPre Excelsior Mill on North Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward, opening in September 1989. (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years How about that! (The Masquerade)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years The venue’s stages- Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, have hosted a litany of alternative music royalty. (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Acts like Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Fugazi, and The Refused have all flexed the floorboards, whipping fans into a frenzy. (The Masquerade)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years During the same period, on its grounds, The Masquerade has been the home to the first ever Warped Tour, One Music Fest, Shaky Knees Music Festival, Imagine Music Festival, and the first two editions of The Wrecking Ball ATL. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Any given night, fans can find rock, alternative, indie, electronic, metal, punk, hip hop, and more live and ready for consumption. (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years While redevelopment of the area necessitated a move to Kenny’s Alley at Underground Atlanta in 2016, it did not slow the venerable music venue, which celebrates its 35 years in Atlanta this year. (Elena de Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years With this landmark anniversary, The Masquerade is introducing a fourth room, a 250-capacity space called Altar, which will feature local and nationally touring artists of all genres, as well as a monthly comedy weekend curated by the former tenant Atlanta Comedy Theater. (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years "It's exciting to celebrate the impressive 35-year history of The Masquerade and, at the same time, open a new room. We're looking forward to creating opportunities for both up-and-coming artists, as well as downtown Atlanta, to flourish over the next 35 years and beyond." - The Masquerade's Talent Buyer, Elena de Soto. (Elena de Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years
In addition to adding to the musical offerings The Masquerade brings to Kenny's Alley, Altar will feature an expansive kitchen. A variety of simple, healthy, and tasty food offerings, including plant-based options, will be available from Altar's kitchen before, during, and after shows. Concertgoers for shows at The Masquerade can place orders through a to-go window outside Altar, with dining at tables set up in Kenny's Alley. (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (Elena de Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (The Masquerade)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (The Masquerade)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade. (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade. (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade. (DesotoPhoto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Matthew Alexander)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (Elena de Soto)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (The Masquerade)
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years (Elena do Soto )
The Masquerade celebrates 35 years Here are some more photos from The Masquerade through the years. (Elena do Soto)
