The Bistro At Gateway City Arts

We've been loyal Gateway City Arts supporters since they opened, and absolutely love what they're doing for the arts here in Holyoke and Western Mass at large ... which makes this hard to write. Through the years, the management has embraced trial and error to find the business model that works for them, but some of these decisions have been puzzling, erratic, and to the detriment of what has been, in moments, an amazing venue and eating space. At first, the bar in what is now Race Street Live was perfect for a casual beer and apps. You could count on it being open and serving great food. Then the food went downhill, the prices went up, and it was announced that it would only be open for sho...

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I have to agree with Sylus' comments a few comments below mine. Gateway City Arts was a fantastic venue and a much needed jolt to the local live music scene amid the faltering of direction throughout Northampton's live music venues. I was easily able to current and popular indie rock bands like Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, Mitski, Big Thief, Japanese Breakfast and Mannequin P*ssy as well as solid veteran acts like Dinosaur Jr. and Yo La Tengo here all the way up until last year, and then it all stopped.Apparently, DSP Shows, who had been working as Gateway City Arts/Race Street Live's promoter, no longer has a contract with the venue, and it's been terrible ever since. They've got someone from...

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I have seen many shows at this venue, and it's always been a great experience. The only thing that I've started to notice over the last few months is that the venue seems to no longer book more nationally-known artists who were bigger draws. I really hope this isn't a sign of things to come, because the venue has helped revive the Western Mass live music scene over the past few years and provide a much better option to having to drive to Boston (or just not go at all, because it's such a hassle) to see bands I enjoy playing live.

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Great venue!!! Still moving back from Boston, this place is good!!! Really good!!!! Look forward to going back.

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Great old school venue for a great old school ska band the English Beat. Dave and the new band are fantastic!

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