Wish I could review the venue itself, but I asked when a show was first advertised as a comment on Facebook if it was all ages and didn't get a response. Okay, maybe they were busy and missed the comment, it happens. Messaged the venue on Facebook at 8am the day of the show that starts at 7pm. The venue has made multiple posts since then, but never replied to my message. In the meantime, I contacted one of the bands themselves who was unable to answer my question but replied within 5 mins and gave me an email address to contact the venue at. I emailed them a little after 10am. Still no response there either. Called the venue (they were closed so I didn't expect anybody to answer) and got their answering machine. I left my name and phone number and my question and asked for a return call, so if I was busy, they could just leave me a voicemail with the response. Never recieved a call back. It's now 45 mins after doors opening, and I've still not heard anything from the venue, which is 43 minutes from my house. So now even if they did respond, there's no way I'm driving out to the show. There are a lot of nice venues that I love and have gone to for years (Musica, the Outpost, West Side Bowl and the Grog Shop to name a few). Next time, I'll look into the shows they have instead.
Rebecca Thompson
Great place for local music with good priced drinks
Krista Jones
Went to a show last Thursday, December 14th and it was great! All circles media planned the event with Master Puff and 3g Internet and a few other opening acts and it was so fun and the range of talent was very eclectic and high energy! The staff working the door and bar were so friendly. I went there with my 19 year old son and we both enjoyed the atmosphere and show!
Alyssa Norman
The staff is some of the most amazing people I know. The venue is always top notch, sound is always on point and the mixed drinks never miss! I would rate this venue 100/10 if I could.
Maddison Miles
I have played at the vortex many time and they have always been so welcoming and believed in my music. Their bartend is so kind and professional ! She makes some stellar mixed drinks and even taught me my favorite to this day!
J.Poodle & Friends
Had a great time here with friends for a night of live music! The staff was super friendly and very attentive.
Marc Sabo
The Vortex is one of my favorite venues to play/see shows at in Akron. The staff are the absolute best and the prices are super reasonable.
Emily R
Great venue with good live music, reasonably priced drinks, and a welcoming staff!!
Travis Heeter
I’m a frequent flyer at this venue, performing and attending. The staff are very welcoming as well as the atmosphere there. The food is amazing. It’s a place that I call home. They have been around for over 10 years and are still going strong as one the best venues in Northeastern Ohio. I highly recommend going there for all of your booking and concert needs. Support your local music, local venues, and businesses in general. There are a big reason of why live music is still around!
chelstine bice
My husband is a performer, he's in a group they have played here before. The staff is always friendly and Manda the bartender is simply amazing. Not only friendly but remembers what you drink and trued to have conversations and be friends if she isn't slammed at the bar. The Venue has been a great place for us over the past few years!
I absolutely love The Vortex! The staff is great and friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced and made by Manda, the sweetest bartender to exist! They find a variety of performers to play each week, and the atmosphere is great and welcoming. You definitely need to check it out!
Alexus Vogel
Fun spot, cheap drinks. It's totally worth checking out. Super cool spot
Harold Gantz
Great bands for a great cause, Toys for Tots. Echoes of Eden's semi acoustic set was the highlight. The bartender is awesome ?. The drinks reasonable. They should be packed everytime they have a show.
jeremiah west
The lamest experience of my life. I would definitely give them a negative review if I could. I have never seen such a horrible business like this in my life. Definitely don’t recommend this place at all. This was supposed to be a fun time for my girl’s 18th birthday. I am very upset with the way it had turned out. They will no longer be getting any of my service?!
Michelle Morris
if i could leave a negative review i would. The service was horrible, the performers were trash. overall it was a very lame experience and i would never visit them again.???!
Wish I could review the venue itself, but I asked when a show was first advertised as a comment on Facebook if it was all ages and didn't get a response. Okay, maybe they were busy and missed the comment, it happens. Messaged the venue on Facebook at 8am the day of the show that starts at 7pm. The venue has made multiple posts since then, but never replied to my message. In the meantime, I contacted one of the bands themselves who was unable to answer my question but replied within 5 mins and gave me an email address to contact the venue at. I emailed them a little after 10am. Still no response there either. Called the venue (they were closed so I didn't expect anybody to answer) and got their answering machine. I left my name and phone number and my question and asked for a return call, so if I was busy, they could just leave me a voicemail with the response. Never recieved a call back. It's now 45 mins after doors opening, and I've still not heard anything from the venue, which is 43 minutes from my house. So now even if they did respond, there's no way I'm driving out to the show. There are a lot of nice venues that I love and have gone to for years (Musica, the Outpost, West Side Bowl and the Grog Shop to name a few). Next time, I'll look into the shows they have instead.
Great place for local music with good priced drinks
Went to a show last Thursday, December 14th and it was great! All circles media planned the event with Master Puff and 3g Internet and a few other opening acts and it was so fun and the range of talent was very eclectic and high energy! The staff working the door and bar were so friendly. I went there with my 19 year old son and we both enjoyed the atmosphere and show!
The staff is some of the most amazing people I know. The venue is always top notch, sound is always on point and the mixed drinks never miss! I would rate this venue 100/10 if I could.
I have played at the vortex many time and they have always been so welcoming and believed in my music. Their bartend is so kind and professional ! She makes some stellar mixed drinks and even taught me my favorite to this day!
Had a great time here with friends for a night of live music! The staff was super friendly and very attentive.
The Vortex is one of my favorite venues to play/see shows at in Akron. The staff are the absolute best and the prices are super reasonable.
Great venue with good live music, reasonably priced drinks, and a welcoming staff!!
I’m a frequent flyer at this venue, performing and attending. The staff are very welcoming as well as the atmosphere there. The food is amazing. It’s a place that I call home. They have been around for over 10 years and are still going strong as one the best venues in Northeastern Ohio. I highly recommend going there for all of your booking and concert needs. Support your local music, local venues, and businesses in general. There are a big reason of why live music is still around!
My husband is a performer, he's in a group they have played here before. The staff is always friendly and Manda the bartender is simply amazing. Not only friendly but remembers what you drink and trued to have conversations and be friends if she isn't slammed at the bar. The Venue has been a great place for us over the past few years!
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I absolutely love The Vortex! The staff is great and friendly. Drinks are reasonably priced and made by Manda, the sweetest bartender to exist! They find a variety of performers to play each week, and the atmosphere is great and welcoming. You definitely need to check it out!
Fun spot, cheap drinks. It's totally worth checking out. Super cool spot
Great bands for a great cause, Toys for Tots. Echoes of Eden's semi acoustic set was the highlight. The bartender is awesome ?. The drinks reasonable. They should be packed everytime they have a show.
The lamest experience of my life. I would definitely give them a negative review if I could. I have never seen such a horrible business like this in my life. Definitely don’t recommend this place at all. This was supposed to be a fun time for my girl’s 18th birthday. I am very upset with the way it had turned out. They will no longer be getting any of my service?!
if i could leave a negative review i would. The service was horrible, the performers were trash. overall it was a very lame experience and i would never visit them again.???!