Sound & Page

Very authentic space run by genuine and friendly people. Presents the opportunity to have a unique and special experience with the performer which is so rare these days. Be a kid, go with an open mind, and play with others.

Had the chance to stop by S&P for a pipe and Gun pop-​up event this past weekend. I was visiting from Nashville and was so thankful to stumble upon a locally owned music venue and event space. S&P is artfully decorated with no pretense. We didn’t stay for the show, but had a great time meeting local vendors and hanging out in the space.

This is THE room for music fans. It’s a quiet venue, a rock venue, and everything in between. Above all, it’s intimate. You aren’t just a spectator, you’re part of the show.
Here’s why I say all of those glowing things: This room is tall, but small in square feet. There are bookshelves that align the walls. They are covered in books that face backwards, so the pages soak in the sound. It’s a noise canceling solution that was just too dang obvious for anyone else to figure out.
At times, the ticket prices might be steep, but it’s worth it. It means you get to see one of your favorite acts in an intimate venue with people that care. Think about it… you won’t have to deal with the drunk dude at the bar talking about who knows what, while your trying to enjoy a show.
so good.

It’s hard to review perfection is it not. Birmingham is really quite blessed to have such a vibrant music scene and to add another music venue seems a bit superfluous but let me tell you this venue is important for the city. Yes we have plenty of places to see rock shows and indie shows but a true listening room where music is front and center and not the whole «hey look at me I’m at this show and you’re not» thing we just don’t have. I’m rambling because it’s hard to convey the excitement I have for this place. It’s the type of room that you can go to and the artist doesn’t even have to be mic’d up for it to sound amazing.
From what I understand a bar area is coming and there are more renovations to be done in the space but really the aesthetics don’t matter when it comes to this place. It simply is a place to go and listen to music without distraction.
Get there as soon as you can.

We’re opening on Oct. 28! Can’t wait!