The Penny Arcade has always been known as the place to catch your favorite bands as they pass through the area. With a sound and lighting system that surpasses all, an enormous 40-foot bar to serve patrons, and an assortment of recreational games, the Penny Arcade is the perfect destination for you and your friends. Located in the scenic Charlotte Beach area, there is plenty of parking, and many locations for dining.
History
Originally opening in 1973, The Penny Arcade has been a staple of the live music scene in Rochester for over 30 years. While undergoing many renovations and changes in it's three decade history, The Arcade has always stayed true to it's roots in presenting live rock acts. The list of past and present performers is a veritable who's who of the music industry, not just on a National scale, but local talent as well.
Driving Directions
The Penny Arcade is located at 4785 Lake Avenue, near Ontario Beach Park, and the FastFerry harbor.
* Note to Commercial Vehicles: (Busses, trucks, etc.) The Ontario Parkway north of the Latta Rd. exit on 390 is closed to all commercial vehicles. If you are in a commercial vehicle, you must exit at Latta Rd, take a right onto Latta Rd EAST until it intersects with Lake Avenue, and take a left onto Lake Ave. NORTH to the Penny Arcade.
From The City:
North on State Street, which becomes Lake Avenue. Follow Lake Ave. all the way north to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From the South:
North on 390 to the Parkway Exit, take the East Exit towards Rochester. Parkway ends on Lake Avenue. Turn left on to Lake Ave., follow it north 1 mile to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From The West:
104 or 490 East to 390. North on 390 to the Parkway Exit, take the East Exit towards Rochester. Parkway ends on Lake Avenue. Turn left on to Lake Ave., follow it north 1 mile to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From the South East:
490 West to 390. North on 390 to the Parkway Exit, take the East Exit towards Rochester. Parkway ends on Lake Avenue. Turn left on to Lake Ave., follow it north 1 mile to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From the North East:
Rt. 104 West to Lake Avenue. Follow Lake Ave. all the way north to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
Tech Info
Front Of House:
Crest X8 32x8 FOH Console. 32 Mono Channels, 4 Stereo Channels, 8 Groups
Ashly GQX3101 Stereo 31 Band Graphic Equalizer
Yamaha Rev 7
Yamaha SPX 90
Yamaha SPX 900
Roland SDE 1000 Delay
8 Channels Aphex 622 Gates
8 Channels DBX 166 Compressors.
Sony CD Playback Deck
Loudspeaker System:
ElectroVoice MT4 system. Two MTL4 subs, and One MTH4 mid/high per side.
4-way stereo system controlled via BSS FDS388 Omnidrive
Powered by Crown Macro-Tech and Techron Amplifiers.
Monitors:
Monitor World located Stage Right
Soundcraft Spirit Monitor 24x8 Monitor Console
Yamaha SM15III Floor Wedges
JBL 4732 Sidefill Cabinets
JBL 4704 Drumfill Cabinet on top of a Yorkville powered LS800P 18" Drum Sub
3 Downstage mixes - 2 wedges per mix
Stereo Sidefill Mixes
2-way Bi Amped Drumfill
Ashly GQX 31 Band Graphic Equalizer per mix
Powered by Crown MicroTech 1200 Amplifiers
Microphones and Direct Boxes:
5 Shure SM58
4 Shure SM57
4 EV ND/308
2 Shure Beta91
1 Shure SM84
1 Audix D2
2 Oktava MC012
4 ProCo CB1 Passive DI
1 Behringer Active DI
Support:
6 Tall Microphone Stands
8 Short Microphone Stands
6 LP Drum Claws
A Large assortment of different length XLR and 1/4" patch cables
Extra microphones, support, subsnakes, and cabling is available upon advance request for national acts.
Electrical:
There are 3 20Amp circuits available for stage power. Extension cords and power strips are available in house
There is one 60Amp Single Phase Camloc disconnect available for additional lighting or sound should it be required
Camloc tie in is located on the Upstage Right corner of the stage
Stage:
Stage dimensions: 28' wide, 18' deep, 2' high. 8'x8'x2' Drum riser.
Ceiling height from stage deck is about 10 Feet - 8 Feet over the drum riser
Load in and parking is directly behind the venue - there is a loading dock but no ramp. Please be sure to advance 4 to 6 loaders if you are rolling in with a van or bus and trailer.
There is currently one dressing room - 8'x12' located directly off stage right
There are no backstage bathrooms or shower
Shore Power for Buses is not available
Lighting:
NSI 7024 24-channel lighting console.
36 Par56 300Watt fixtures over the stage.
Two 4-bars of ACL's.
6 Par56 300watt fixtures for front wash.
Lighting System is NOT DMX compatible
Our in house Gel Kit is minimal and contains:Rosco 22, Rosco 27, Rosco 312, Rosco 90, Lee 119, Lee 181, Lee 201
Additional equipment is available for rent from the Production company, assuming significant advanced requests, and availability. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: Backline, Additional conventional and special-effects lighting, Intelligent lighting, additional audio processing, microphones, In-ear monitors and PA/monitor equipment. Rental costs will be above and beyond contractual technical provisions.
Who I'd like to meet: Great bands, amazing musicians, anyone who loves music!
We're recruiting new members for our street team from our myspace friends. If you'd like to help out and get some free mindflow gear in the process join below!! If you have any questions feel free to comment back with your questions.
Thanks for Accepting my Friendship!! Hope you enjoyed my Mix of Punk Rock Hip Hop. I'm still looking to fill some show slots in your area, july 27th - 30th. If you or anyone you know can help me out, that would be great!! Even if you could slide me onto an already exsisting show. Thanks Again, Lazy D www.lazyassdestroyer.com www.lazyassdestroyer.com
CALLING ALL PASCO/HERNANDO/HILLSBUROUGH musicians!! We're running a Jam @ Fatty n Mabels on the water in Port Richey. If you're good, you may get gigs, and might even get some free studio time and a spot on our compilation album that goes into production in October. Come hang out! Thursdays 5pm. Details in my blog. ;-)
MOBILIZATION has began, the camp are on the road and taking their music to the masses! Hit the Myspace page and become a friend, listen to some of the best METAL to come out in years, leave a comment, or leave a message and buy some merch, t-shirts and or CD’s…
Hails!
Thanks for the add and support and for taking the time to check us out!
We are a female-fronted Death Metal band from HALIFAX NS.
Our first song titled “Raped to Pieces” is up now so check it out and tell us
what you think. If you like what you hear please demand us in your area!
Stay in touch and stay fuckin’ metal!
Cheers,
Last night's show was great...but i gotta rant and i hope you guys dont mind if i do it here on your page.
As someone who has been going to the Arcade for half my life, and been involved in the local scene, i gotta say something. The turn out for this show, and the last several i have went to have been abysmal. Just down right bad. And yet i still hear people bitching and moaning that no one comes to Rochester and supports the scene...Well folks, when a band rolls into town and plays to 40 people on a weekend, chances are they wont be to keen on making it back here, no matter how great and into the show those 40 kids were last night. Yes i know it was a holiday, fact is though as i stated it wasnt just this show it has been the last several. The scene is what YOU make it, so if you like these bands and want to see them come back, get your ass to shows, buy merch and SUPPORT local bands and the scene.
And i want to give a HUGE props to the Arcade...you guys still book these shows and support the scene... i dont know for a fact, but i think its safe to say you guys LOOSE money on A LOT of shows, and the fact you are still trying to make it work and give bands a venue is just awesome...mad respect. Thanks, and i will see you , and hopefully a bigger crowd, at a lot of up coming show... stay Metal!
HEY, Whats up!! I need to ask you a big favor!! Plz come to are myspace and Vote for us on the ROCK THE DASH link, Plz support a local rochester band and help us get to the next level. Also try to come out to one of are shows and come up and say hi. We love meeting new people and making new fans!!! We take nothing for granted and would LOVE YOU! for your efforts to help us. TY for you time !! WIW =D
GOD SIZE HATE plays the penny arcade in Rochester new york August 1 For a limited time you can purchase God Size Hate's Again We Bleed CD through Open Grave Records' www.opengraveshop.com for just $6.00! Search the $6.00 CD sale page under "G" or just click the banner below to go there directly.
Hey!!! What's Going on? We've got 2 more brand new songs straight out of the studio up right now!!! Come check them out and let us know what you think! We love hearing feedback so please drop us a line!
Hello!!! can you please come to our page and vote for the myspace records. its a cassette tape on our page you just click vote. please help out a local rochester band. TY =D
What up?! Just letting you know that Filthy Funk has a new song up with Danielle Ponder called "Free". We are putting together a new FF album and would like to reconnect you with our new sounds. Please let us know what you think. Peace...
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