Electric FactoryPhiladelphia PA, United States

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The Electric Factory is a concert venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The original “Electric Factory” venue was a converted tire warehouse at 22nd and Arch Streets, which opened in 1968 and closed in 1973. The first performers, on February 2, 1968, were the Chambers Brothers.

The “Electric Factory” was resurrected circa late 1994 or early 1995 and now stands at the current site (located at 421 N. 7th Street between Willow and Spring Garden Streets) which is an actual converted electric factory. The standing-room-only capacity is approximately 2500 to 3000 people, including the second-floor area which overlooks the stage from stage left. Spectators in this area often have the bonus of being able to view a portion of the backstage.

The venue regularly features major musical acts, mostly of the heavy metal, rock and grunge genres.

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Address: 421 North 7th Street
Philadelphia PA 19123
United States
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Phone: (215) 627-1332
Web: www.electricfactory.info/index.html

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Jan 30 Saturday 30 January 2010
State Radio at Electric Factory State Radio	Electric Factory Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150274	6 people attending 2 shouts Buy Tickets
Feb 11 Thursday 11 February 2010
Trey Anastasio at Electric Factory Trey Anastasio	Electric Factory Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150274	1 person attending Add shout Buy Tickets
Trey Anastasio & Classic Tab at Electric Factory Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB	Electric Factory Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150274	Add shout Buy Tickets
Feb 12 Friday 12 February 2010
Chevelle at Electric Factory Chevelle	Electric Factory Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150274	Add shout Buy Tickets
Feb 17 Wednesday 17 February 2010
New Found Glory Hellogoodbye, Saves the Day, Fireworks	Electric Factory Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150274	17 people attending Add shout Buy Tickets
Feb 26 Friday 26 February 2010
Radio 104.5 Presents Flogging Molly "Green 17 Tour" at Electric Factory Flogging Molly	Electric Factory Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150274	17 people attending 1 shout Buy Tickets

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Des17 wrote:
January 2009

I saw rancid back in august. Great venue.

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wideblueyonder wrote:
August 2008

When I saw Lou Reed there back in April, they were definitely more lax about letting people in, and also about liquor (ie they didn't make you stay upstairs if you wanted a beer).

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gdtroiano wrote:
August 2008

Their security sucks. They make you empty all your pockets and then pat you down. If they can't tell what's in your pockets from feeling them, they shouldn't be working a door. Plus they have some weird, arbitrary rules about what constitutes a "professional" camera.

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wideblueyonder wrote:
August 2008

Just saw Andrew Bird and the New Pornographers there last night -- when did they start frisking people and confiscating pens at the door?

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