Overview
9:30 Club, located at 815 V St., NW, Washington D.C., is considered a historic music venue in the United States. It remains in operation today.
History
The original location, 930 F Street, NW, opened in May 1980 with a max capacity of 200 and large poles that obstrcuted the stage. The venue became known for its rat problem and stench as it played host to upcmoing national acts such as: Minor Threat, Government Issue, Bad Brains, Nirvana, Fugazi, R.E.M., Black Flag, Public Enemy, and Tony Bennett. It relocated to its current address in January 1996, hosting Smashing Pumpkins to two sold out shows - not so smelly, no rats, and perfect sightlines. The venue has been selected the #1 nightclub in the country by Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Pollstar, the most by any venue. It is the most attended club of its size in the world. [1]
Original location Current location
Bad Religion Shows
Bad Religion has played 9:30 Club on seven occasions:
On December 22, 1991 Bad Religion visited 9:30 club.
On July 22, 1992 the Generator North American tour played 9:30 club.
On October 26, 2004 Bad Religion takes The Empire Strikes First North American tour to 9:30 club.
On October 14, 2007 the New Maps Of Hell North American tour reaches 9:30 club.
On April 26, 2011 Bad Religion supported Rise Against at 9:30 club.
On March 22, 2013 the True North United States and Canada tour played 9:30 club. Steve Port from Polar Bear Club filled in on drums.