The room. Prince filmed Purple Rain here. The black stars on the outside wall track every act that has played the venue. The Mainroom is one of the best mid-sized rock clubs in the country, and the 7th St Entry next door is the small room where bands try out the city before they grow into the big stage. If you only see one show in Minneapolis, see it here.
Mainroom holds 1,550 standing — get there by the opener if you want the rail. The balcony is the move for tall people and short sets. The bar at the back of the floor is the quietest spot to actually hear someone talk between songs. After the show, the Depot Tavern next door is where the touring band ends up.
Mack OC, BLOOD $MOKE BODY and Jandeltha Rae
Products Band and Andy Duong
Lerado Khalil
Toadstool, Agony in the Living Room and Milk
LASALLE
Sallyforth and LASALLE
Svanoe
clovers daughter
Walker Rider and Lone Rock Bride
Mary Jam and SoulFlower
Samuel Locke Ward