The Boardwalk, a bar/music venue in Orangevale, is by far one of the rattiest places you'll enter. It is dimly lit, even in the middle of the day, and it is always hot, especially on summer nights. When attending, dress lightly and wear something that breathes, because it'll be at least 20 degrees hotter in there than it is outside. Lots of great bands have toured through there like The Used and Taking Back Sunday. You'll see signed guitars along the walls and posters everywhere else. They have a large merch table in the back that supports all the bands easily and they have a little kitchen where they make fries and burgers. The stage area has a low ceiling and overhead fans that dangle only feet above your head. This place does get rowdy though, lots of hard metal/screamo bands come through here and the crowd does go wild. There are frequent pits and fights at the Boardwalk which always results in people being thrown out. So if you're looking for a little excitement in you're music, go to The Boardwalk
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