We were visiting Chattanooga and stumbled upon Barking Legs as we were planning our trip.
We went to a Bluegrass performance last night and overall it was awesome. The performers were fantastic and it's a fun, intimate space.
Be prepared for old seats, which isn't too big a deal.
Staff I interacted with were very nice.
Only observations (wouldn't even call them complaints): We bought tickets online, in advance, as out of towners and there was no explanation or indication of how to get tickets or get in. When my dad inquired he got a bit of a rude response that seemed to assume we understood how this system would work. Turns out we were on a handwritten piece of paper. This all could have been mitigated if at the time of transaction there was a message that said: you'll be on the list at the door. No one from the theater introduced the performers, which would have helped some awkward intros from the artists. They also started about 15 minutes late.
But it's a great place and very...
Read moreRandomly fell upon this place when searching for things to do while visiting Chattanooga. We bought tickets online and didn’t have to worry about printing, we were in a list at the door. Staff (and when I say staff I mean the 2 people that were there) was very friendly and greeted us as we came in. No food served, only wine/beer and soft drinks available. Seats are either padded chairs or old theater seats which were not bad but not 100% comfortable either for a 2 hour concert. We saw The Steel Wheels which was amazing. The small stage and seating area draws the artists and crowd in close together for a unique, intimate experience. We would go again for...
Read moreIt is amazing to me that any shows can bring a profit to the theater or to the performers, give the small number of seats. That said, "small is beautiful."
The reason for docking a star is that the seats could be more comfortable. Anything more than an hour becomes a bit of an endurance test.
The sound system and lighting are certainly adequate for the venue.
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