Monday, January 31, 2011

I'LL GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT...


Howl at the Moon is a chain with bars in 14 locations stretching across the US.  Not having been in any of the others, I had nothing to compare the Baltimore version to other than typical chain establishments.  Where Howl At The Moon differs is in the entertainment they provide, dueling pianos.  It isn’t just a bar, it is more like a nightly show. 
I can safely say I have never seen a show like this one before at a bar.  They had 2 piano players on stage along with a drummer.   These guys played all kinds of music from the 70’s through today’s hits, and took requests all night without being stumped once. The piano players made all feel welcome and had a great repertoire. Unlike many bars, there was a wide range of ages in the audience, partly because the piano players cover so many musical eras.  The crowd really got into the songs, and it was much more interactive than your standard bar.  There were also a lot of large groups there, bachelorette and birthday parties .  This is something the management encourages and they hold drawings for large group Happy Hour give-aways. 
The only negative to report is the watered-down drinks.  If you are drinking mixed drinks expect to shell out some cash if you want to feel the alcohol.  Stick with beer or shots and you will save some money. 
The experience was not exactly the most refined, but if you are looking for some loud tacky fun that will appeal to a wide range of ages, I can’t think of a better place to party.

No comments:

Post a Comment