Neumo's is decorated in what can only be called an "evil clown" motif. I'm not sure what that has to do with indie rock, but there you are. It's a small place, and during sold-out shows it can be just short of impossible to move around the main floor. Sight lines are not great for those under five-foot-five, and the balcony fills up fast, so arrive early. The environment (of slightly tipsy Capitol Hill pubcrawlers) can feel a little artificial, and some evenings is downright depressing. All this aside, the venue has lots of good qualities: their calendar is consistently filled with (mostly) interesting new acts, and features occasional visits from influential rock veterans. The security guys are alert and no-nonsense and seem to keep obnoxious drunks in check. Tickets tend to be much cheaper than events at The Showbox. Worth several visits.
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