(215) 627-1332
421 N Seventh St
Philadelphia,
PA
19123
39.9591
-75.1501
Neighborhoods: North Philadelphia, North Philadelphia East
What People Are Saying About The Electric Factory
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In Short – The original Electric Factory opened in February of 1968 at 22nd & Arch Streets, and is looked back upon as one of the East Coast's most influential rock music clubs ever. A new Electric Factory, designed in the free-flowing spirit of the original, opened in a former warehouse at 7th and Willow streets in 1996. It has since played host to everyone from Bowie to the Backstreet Boys.
10/15/09
I love this place!
by MTHEALIEN
This place is great, i've easily been to over 100 shows there. The biggest thing for me is how cool the staff is with the juggalo crowd. I'm going to see ICP tonight there and I can't wait! The electric factory is one of the few venues that lets ICP throw faygo, which is awesome and keeps us cool since there's no AC.. The fact that they have a smoking area and let you get back into the concert is the best thing! I smoke a lot, and most venues won't let you get back in if you go out. Thats a big + in my book! Keep in mind, THERE IS NO AC IN THIS PLACE! It gets really hot, especially at shows with a lot of moshing, dancing, etc. Make sure you drink plenty of water! That and lack of sufficient parking are my 2 biggest complaints. Dealing with security can go either way, it depends on who's working. Some of those guys are really cool and give you a chance to speak or whatever, opposed to the meatheads that just get you in a headlock or full nelson and throw you out. I watched a security guard there headlock a very petite girl for smoking, but another time i saw a security guard jump in between a couple and caught a punch in the jaw that was intended for this dude's girlfriend. Just remember most security guards have jobs like that because they're big and like to push people around, don't screw up and you won't have to worry about it. All i can say about the "all ages" comments from the reviewer below me is this, where are the parents? Do they not know what goes on at most concerts? At juggalo shows you see kids as young as 5, but they're in the back, with their parents, i've never seen any young kids up front. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but then parents need to step up and not ask the electric factory to babysit for them. The bar staff has always been great to me, and i had a great manhattan the last time i was there! The food is ok, but i would eat before you go because it's concert food which really isn't that good anywhere, besides it's Philly, there's some of the best food in the world here! If you have to eat there, i'd go for the pizza or the chicken fingers. My last bit of advice would be more for fellow juggalos, bring a towel and leave it in the car, so when the concert's over you can wipe off any faygo and sweat you get from the crowd. WHOOP! WHOOP MCL! MFL!
- Pros: Faygo friendly juggalo shows, friendly staff, SMOKING AREA!!
- Cons: No AC makes it very hot, small parking, 50/50 securityguards
11/13/08
All Age Concerts not really for all ages
by crimsonrose
So I went to the Puddle of Mudd concert yesterday. It was awesome!! Everyone was having such a good time. I expect there to be bumping, hitting, jumping around, dancing, singing along, stepping on toes, moshing at any concert, especially when you're so close together and having a good time. But I do have a problem, not with people drinking, but with those heavily intoxicated who came in that way or had too many to drink there, or were just inconsiderate, obnoxious people who were sober, that decided to start acting like fools, jumping on people, knocking people down, starting fights, blowing chunks a few feet in front of the stage, all which also happened last night. The problem I have is that it was an all ages concert, and there were all ages there. I saw a few who were about 8 or 9 yrs old in front. Now these inconsiderate people, who were actually not teens but in their 20s, were causing people who didn't want to participate in this extreme, to get hurt trying to get away from them, or hurting others by crashing into them at full speed. One woman ended up with a bruised and bloody cheek. Whatever, they're adults, if they enjoy hurting themselves so be it. But they put the kids who were there in jeopardy. And there was no crowd control. If you are going to advertise an all ages event then certain measures should be taken to ensure the safety of all ages there, especially of the younger kids and teens who have every right to be in front and do not want to be involved in the EXTREME activities I mentioned initiated by ADULTS not teens or kids. Most of Red and Puddle of Mudd was spent trying to keep away from the jerks. Props to all of the people, most of them TEENS, who looked out for and protected some of the women and kids that were there. You did what the bouncers/ security are paid to do, but neglected to do. Electric Factory dropped the ball on that one this time. I cannot recommend this as a place to bring any minors. And that's a shame.
- Pros: Good music, good price, chance to meet the band
- Cons: Not safe for all ages
03/30/07
Fun and Nice Venue
by sammyslammy1
I went to the Electric Factory to see the Take Action! Tour. The place is very crowded, which adds to the expierence. I did not check out the bar because I am under 21, but it looked nice with good views. The building is pretty cool, it being made from an old warehouse. Acoustics are alright and it does great pretty hot when in the crowd. Food and drinks and merch are easily accessable and are not too overpriced. There is not many security, except to enforce no smoking.
- Pros: good atmosphere, good turnouts, easily accessable food and merch
- Cons: lack of security, not much parking, hot
The Details on The Electric Factory
Know Before You Go:
The Factory is a bit cavernous, which means acoustics can be boomy and imprecise, but the atmosphere is tres hip, allowing folks to sit still or mingle, depending on their mood.
The Extras:
Hosting everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Dead, the club enjoyed two years of fame and controversy (then-Philly Mayor Frank Rizzo vowed to turn it into a parking lot) before closing as bigger venues starting drawing artists away.
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