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Posted by SuperJimbo on Nov-25-2008 02:09:

What if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

So I was thinking.....what if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

These guys are absolutely DOMINATING right now, and seem to be the only ones that have figured out how to consistently fill up a mid-sized after-hours club in this city. IMO, there is no other place in the city that has the consistency of crowd, vibe, diversity of patrons, quality of music, etc. No small feat, given the long list of failed attempts and wannabe competitors.

Could they do it? Would they want to do it? If the space is available (I have no idea), should they do it? Would such a move doom them to failure?

There are lots of other businesses that move locations, maintain their customer base, and continue to thrive and prosper. Why would this be any different?

Man, I loved that Boa/Sonic space.

Thoughts?


Posted by Skipper on Nov-25-2008 02:10:

because the old boa/sonic space is now a restaurant.


Posted by OutcastTO on Nov-25-2008 02:11:

no liquor license available in this location = fail


Posted by Yohan on Nov-25-2008 02:11:

What would be advantages of Boa/Sonic?


Posted by Anas Attia on Nov-25-2008 02:14:

also, they are successful cause they seem to be the perfect size for their format.


Posted by dEsidEL on Nov-25-2008 02:16:


vermin infestation may also be a concern there


Posted by SuperJimbo on Nov-25-2008 02:16:

quote:
Originally posted by Skipper
because the old boa/sonic space is now a restaurant.


I may be mistaken, but I believe the restaurant (Pho88) is on the street level, not the upper level where the club was. Has Pho expanded, or do they use the upper level?


Posted by Intangible on Nov-25-2008 02:16:

Nothing about footwork should change


Posted by SuperJimbo on Nov-25-2008 02:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Yohan
What would be advantages of Boa/Sonic?


I can think of bunch, but noise complaints might be one. There are a lot more high end condos in the King West area, and "sound containment" has always been an issue, I believe. Not sure if it is an issue anymore. Isn't it also the reason that FW closes at 5am, whereas Boa/Sonic always seemed to go much later/earlier....


Posted by Skipper on Nov-25-2008 02:23:

quote:
Originally posted by SuperJimbo
I may be mistaken, but I believe the restaurant (Pho88) is on the street level, not the upper level where the club was. Has Pho expanded, or do they use the upper level?


I believe it expanded


Posted by teufel-man on Nov-25-2008 02:25:

quote:
Originally posted by Anas Attia
also, they are successful cause they seem to be the perfect size for their format.


Good point.

It seems to be the perfect size.... usually the place just fills up to th perfect amount, not too empty, but not packed either.... but obviously for some bigger events the place hits capacity pretty early.... on those nights I wish FW was bigger but for the most part the place does seem to be the perfect size for the crowds and the events it holds...

They bring in the sorta mid-level DJs in terms of popularity (ie. not mainstream guys like tiesto, carl cox, digweed, etc.) and the size of the venue is perfect based on the crowds those DJs bring in...


Posted by MissK on Nov-25-2008 02:29:

Be Cool! Re: What if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

quote:
Originally posted by SuperJimbo

Man, I loved that Boa/Sonic space.


Posted by Anas Attia on Nov-25-2008 02:32:

quote:
Originally posted by teufel-man
Good point.

It seems to be the perfect size.... usually the place just fills up to th perfect amount, not too empty, but not packed either.... but obviously for some bigger events the place hits capacity pretty early.... on those nights I wish FW was bigger but for the most part the place does seem to be the perfect size for the crowds and the events it holds...

They bring in the sorta mid-level DJs in terms of popularity (ie. not mainstream guys like tiesto, carl cox, digweed, etc.) and the size of the venue is perfect based on the crowds those DJs bring in...


good call, sometimes they need just a bit more space for those bigger events, or random nights where everyone decides to party ha ha


Posted by VDub on Nov-25-2008 02:39:

Re: What if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

quote:
Originally posted by SuperJimbo
So I was thinking.....what if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

These guys are absolutely DOMINATING right now, and seem to be the only ones that have figured out how to consistently fill up a mid-sized after-hours club in this city. IMO, there is no other place in the city that has the consistency of crowd, vibe, diversity of patrons, quality of music, etc. No small feat, given the long list of failed attempts and wannabe competitors.

Could they do it? Would they want to do it? If the space is available (I have no idea), should they do it? Would such a move doom them to failure?

There are lots of other businesses that move locations, maintain their customer base, and continue to thrive and prosper. Why would this be any different?

Man, I loved that Boa/Sonic space.

Thoughts?


Can you really consider Footy a mid size club???


Posted by Aleksandra on Nov-25-2008 02:40:

<3 fw. don't change!


Posted by The Highroller on Nov-25-2008 02:42:

We all know how much of a fan our good friend Adam Vaughan is of granting new liquor licenses in his district. That would be the first problem I'd guess.

Also, Sonic/Boa space is quite a bit bigger than FW, and I'd assume that the rent would be a lot more expensive (although I could be wrong).

That said, I'd love it his happened. The acoustics of that room just could not be beat.


Posted by Yohan on Nov-25-2008 02:42:

Re: Re: What if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

quote:
Originally posted by VDub
Can you really consider Footy a mid size club???

and what would you consider a mid size club? capacity wise


Posted by teufel-man on Nov-25-2008 02:45:

Re: Re: Re: What if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

quote:
Originally posted by Yohan
and what would you consider a mid size club? capacity wise


I would consider FW a midsize club..... we have to remember that the GUV is an unusually large club, I would call it a 'super' club.... because if we did say the guv was only a 'large' club then basically all clubs would be medium size at most, and FW would probably be considered small


Posted by VDub on Nov-25-2008 02:49:

Re: Re: Re: What if Footwork moved to the old Boa/Sonic space?

quote:
Originally posted by Yohan
and what would you consider a mid size club? capacity wise


Yah not sure...

up to 200 is small...

200 to 500 mid size...

500 to 1000 big...

1000 + super...

Just what I figure...




Not to detract from Footy...

Always had a good time there...


Posted by Anas Attia on Nov-25-2008 02:54:

Fotty fits at max 320.


Posted by nadezhda on Nov-25-2008 02:56:

no thanks...footwork is good the size it is. generally, i don't really enjoy larger clubs. actually to be honest, i never really had the transcendant experience that everyone else seemed to have at boa/sonic. then again, i only went a handful of times.


Posted by VDub on Nov-25-2008 02:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Anas Attia
Fotty fits at max 320.


There you go then...

Did the reno's open it up anymore???


Posted by jchung52 on Nov-25-2008 03:04:

thought capacity is 375. but thats probabbly rammed solid.


Posted by activate on Nov-25-2008 03:12:

quote:
Originally posted by Anas Attia
Fotty fits at max 320.



legal is less, club can fit more than 320 though.

there have been nights when over 500 have come through the doors.


Posted by activate on Nov-25-2008 03:18:

and footwork is perfect right where it is!


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