Electric Factory

Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States

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The Electric Factory is a concert venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The original “Electric Factory” venue was a converted tire warehouse at 22nd and Arch Streets, which opened in 1968 and closed in 1973. The first performers, on February 2, 1968, were the Chambers Brothers.

The “Electric Factory” was resurrected circa late 1994 or early 1995 and now stands at the current site (located at 421 N. 7th Street between Willow and Spring Garden Streets) which is an actual converted electric factory. The standing-room-only capacity is approximately 2500 to 3000 people, including the second-floor area which overlooks the stage from stage left. Spectators in this area often have the bonus of being able to view a portion of the backstage.

The venue regularly features major musical acts, mostly of the heavy metal, rock and grunge genres.

Contact Information

Address: 421 North 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA 19123
United States
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Phone: (215) 627-1332
Web: www.electricfactory.info/index.html

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Jan 24 Saturday 24 January 2009
Get the Led Out: the American Led Zeppelin at Electric Factory Get the Led Out	Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150275	1 person attending Add shout
Jan 25 Sunday 25 January 2009
Hello Love Tour at Electric Factory Chris Tomlin, Israel Houghton, New Breed	Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150275	Add shout
Feb 5 Thursday 5 February 2009
The Black Keys	Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150275	21 people attending 3 shouts
Feb 6 Friday 6 February 2009
The Pretenders	Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150275	3 people attending 1 shout
Feb 14 Saturday 14 February 2009
Ben Folds	Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150275	22 people attending 2 shouts
Feb 28 Saturday 28 February 2009
Thievery Corporation	Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA, United States 39.958933 -75.150275	14 people attending Add shout

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Des17 wrote:
last week

I saw rancid back in august. Great venue.

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wideblueyonder wrote:
August 2008

When I saw Lou Reed there back in April, they were definitely more lax about letting people in, and also about liquor (ie they didn't make you stay upstairs if you wanted a beer).

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gdtroiano wrote:
August 2008

Their security sucks. They make you empty all your pockets and then pat you down. If they can't tell what's in your pockets from feeling them, they shouldn't be working a door. Plus they have some weird, arbitrary rules about what constitutes a "professional" camera.

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wideblueyonder wrote:
August 2008

Just saw Andrew Bird and the New Pornographers there last night -- when did they start frisking people and confiscating pens at the door?

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