Red Clay Music Foundry

Related:	jd legends
Address:	3116 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096, USA
Phone:	+1 678-892-6373
Site:	eddieowenpresents.com
Rating:	3.9

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Kevin Cheng

With Eddie Owen behind the Red Clay Theatre, you know its going to be good. I was introduced to the Eddie Owen name in the mid-2000s as I became a hardcore John Mayer fan and began to learn about Mayers start at venues including Eddies (former) Attic. Thats when I learned of Eddie and his tie to well known artists, both locally and nationally. Ive been to the RCT twice now, once for David Choi and once for David Ryan Harris (w/ Michael Tolcher). Two completely different audiences, but it allowed me to get a more objective view of the place. Apologies in advance for the comparisons to Eddies Attic, but with a name like "Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre," it has to be done. Pros: -Parking is so easy in Historic Downtown Duluth. Spaces everywhere. In Downtown Decatur, you had to worry about paying meters, getting booted and dealing with panhandlers. -Incredible talent. Artists know Eddie and they are willing to go out of their way to perform at RCT. -Acoustics make listening a pleasure. The sound is great in here and the crowd has been very respectful the two times Ive been. I was a little surprised to hear through the walls the horn of a train flying past the city on my last visit, but it wasnt a huge deal. -257 Seats. Plenty of seating means you arent jostling for space like you had to do in the Attic. This isnt always the best thing though (see below). -Historic Downtown Duluth. Kind of like a miniature Downtown Decatur, its nice to be able to walk around, get a bite to eat, a cup of coffee, etc. before the show and just walk on over to the the RCT. Cons: -Duluth is a ways away from the city of Atlanta, but its really not that difficult to get to. -257 Seats. To me, this is the most apparent difference from the Attic. This is a true theater (or theatre, if you will), so the performer is on a raised stage separated from the audience. It removes that intimate playing-in-your-living-room feel and the ability to send a drink to the artist like you could at the Attic. Similarly, it means the artist needs to work a little harder to bond with his or her crowd. In the end, I just have to remind myself that this is not the Attic and to treat it as a new, independent venue. As long as the RCT keeps bringing in strong talent, Ill be back to keep supporting it.

A Private User

In December of 2011, this theater was rented for a five show run of White Christmas by Artios Academies - one of the best productions I have seen. A great Christmas treat. But this is a review of the theater, not the play. There did not seem to be any bad seats in the house. We went twice and sat in different places - even in back was good due to the slanted floor. The acoustics are good. It is an intimate feel, maybe 300 seats? The stage lighting was good, temperature comfortable. Seating was a little tight side-to side but OK legroom. Parking is ample but not necessarily adjacent to the venue so do a little research first. Bathrooms were lacking; for men, a one-holer on the same floor as the theater and then a two holer downstairs. I noticed there were still ladies in line for their restroom when intermission was over. It was clean and had a unique feel right there on the street with various specialty shops and restaurant/bars.

David Galloway

I have been to RCT on numerous occasions, each time an outstaning experience. The theater itself is amazing acoutically, enhanced by the superb work of sound engineer, Shalom. There is an intimacy that reminds me of the Attic without the claustraphobic pinch. Cant wait for Eddie to open his restaurant next door. The wine is problematic with those communion cups but I perservere! Parking is a real benefit, free and plenty. While the Duluth address seemed like a long way away, its actually not that far. The best venue in Atlanta, in my opinion, particularly if youre a performer or serious listener.

Chris Sheppard

Saw a local play about the Runawy Bride. The tickets were $25 a piece. The acting was worse than childrens recitals. The props were garbage. The music were tracks taken from a karaoke disc. The script was nearly impossible to follow and had no focus. The writer claimed the message was a celebration about how Duluth is a tight community that pulled together to look for the bride that disappeared. This is ironic because the author lived next door to the brides family, yet she admitted she had never and still had not met the family.

Kurt Scobie

An excellent place for music-lovers to hear new artists and old favorites. Eddie Owen knows how to host great shows and its awesome to see a new community being built around a culture of music at Red Clay Theatre. As a musician, I am honored to have played on such a great stage, with great sound, in an excellent listening environment. RCT is doing it right.

Tucker Boren

This is a terrific place to see a show with great acoustics and a small enough listening room that there is not a bad seat in the house. There is a good variety of acts that play here, as well as open mic and youth music programs. Ticket prices are a little high for some of the shows, but worth it when a good band comes through.

Roger Priest

Great music venue. However, if you are overweight you may not fit in the seats. Eddie obviously tried to maximize the number available. Parking close by. Very friendly staff.

Jason Caldwell

Nice place to catch some music. Prices seem rather high for smaller less known acts though.

Eric Wolman

Great place for recitals. Never been to a concert, but want to.

John Gus Pursley

Very intimate setting