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Cain's Ballroom

423 North Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103
918 747 0001
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Ranked #1 of 2 nightlife in Tulsa
Type: Performances
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Really enjoyed my time at Cain's Ballroom where I saw my first live concert. Awesome building with a lot of history. Can't fit a whole lot of people so it was a little cramped but well worth it. Had to park a couple blocks away but once again, I would have parked twice as far for the experience I had.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

Cains is a Tulsa icon. It's nothing fancy. It's not the House of Blues. It's old school and is a landmark in history. I recently saw David Crowder, awesome! Great show however I'm not reviewing the show. Cains has undergone a renovation since the old days. It's current state is clean, nice and works for really any show. I've seen... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

The venue was very cool. The stage is high enough that you can see the band from most places even with hundreds of people in front of you. The vibe was awesome. The lines to the bar were super long, but when you get there you can buy a six pack for $12 so you don't have to revisit. We... More

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Yeah, yeah, I know this is supposed to be about Cain's Ballroom, not about any particular artist, but the fact is, Cain's Ballroom is all about the artists--some of them known and others not so much so--who punch their tickets there trying to establish themselves in the world of popular musical performance. That, along with its 1920s cache, are what... More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Cain's is a tiny, smoke ridden venue notorious for letting anything go. The place has INCREDIBLE acoustics, and you are sure to see your favorite bands really really enjoying playing this venue.. For several reasons, this is where the local night scene gets its exposure, people don't come here to just stand and politely clap, No. Here you will find... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This will be brief but to the point. They don't have places like this venue anymore.This was the home of Bob Wills and now you can see some of today's hottest's acts up close and personal. No fine dinning no marble bathrooms no champagne VIP just one of the best music venues in the world PERIOD!!

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Bentonville, AR
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys - house that Bob built. Seen many bands here, from The Reverend Horton Heat to KoRn. Great venue, love the bouncy floor - just needs some work on the ventilation during the summer. It's a b@#S%rd. But great place to see a show!

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Owasso, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

They put on great shows and you can feel the history in the building. For a hot, sweaty, SRO, rock show the Cains is the only place in the world to go.

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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

My wife and I recently attended the Cancer Sucks concert at the Cain's Ballroom and saw five bands, to include Saving Abel and Texas Hippie Coalition. Being winter, we didn't have to fight for parking with people attending a Drillers baseball game. So, we parked within 200 feet of the door. NOTE: There are no chairs - you are standing... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

I don't go to many concerts, but when I do they always have great shows and it's fun to be in the atmosphere there.

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