Roadrunner (venue) explained

Roadrunner
Logo Image:Roadrunner (venue) Logo.png
Address:89 Guest St
City:Boston, MA
Country:United States
Location:Brighton
Publictransit:
at Boston Landing station
Operator:Anschutz Entertainment Group
Seating Type:General admission
Capacity:3,500
Broke Ground:April 1, 2019
Opened:March 14, 2022
Website:https://roadrunnerboston.com/

The Roadrunner is a concert venue in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Since its opening on March 15, 2022, the Roadrunner has been the largest general admission concert venue in New England, with a capacity of 3,500. The venue is named after Jonathan Richman's song "Roadrunner".

History

In October 1976, American rock band The Modern Lovers released the song "Roadrunner". Written by Jonathan Richman, the song details the freedom he feels while driving alone, specifically in Boston suburbs. Richman has described the song as an ode to Massachusetts Route 128. Elsewhere, it has been described as "one of the most magical songs in existence" and has had a significant influence on the culture of Massachusetts, with it even being proposed as the official rock song of the state.[1] [2]

On April 1, 2019, construction began on a new venue at 89 Guest Street.[3] After significant delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was opened on March 15, 2022, with a concert by American bluegrass artist Billy Strings.[4] [5] It was given the name Roadrunner as a tribute to Jonathan Richman's song.[6] [7]

Size

With a capacity of 3,500, the venue is the largest general admission concert venue in New England.[8] [9] [5]

The entire venue is 50,000 square feet (approximately 4,645 square meters) in total. Standing at 60 feet wide, the stage itself has been labeled "arena-sized".

Transportation and parking

The Roadrunner is located at Boston Landing station, part of the MBTA's Framingham/Worcester Line.[4] [10] Alternatively, the Green Line train stops at the Allston Street and Harvard Avenue stations, which, when walking, are approximately 15 minutes away from the venue.

There is no parking area for cars at the Roadrunner, though the venue lists 71, 40, and 80 Guest Street as recommended parking garages.

Concerts

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
Headliner(s)Opening act(s)Event/Tour
March 15, 2022Billy StringsVenue inauguration[11]
March 17, 2022KhruangbinNubya GarciaCasa Surreal Tour[12]
March 18, 2022[13]
March 19, 2022Tom MischJoel CulpepperNA Tour 2022[14]
March 29, 2022JoJoTanerélle, Lindsey LomisJoJo Tour 2022[15]
March 20, 2022Dropkick MurphysJesse Ahern, Jim Lindberg, The RumjacksSt. Patrick's Day Tour 2022[16]
March 24, 2022BleachersStrange Desire live[17]
March 25, 2022Gone Now live
July 26, 2022MitskiThe Weather StationLaurel Hell Tour[18]
July 27, 2022
September 29, 2022Japanese BreakfastYo La TengoJubilee Tour[19]
December 2, 2022Rina SawayamaDJ ColeslawHold the Girl Tour[20]
December 17, 2022FoalsGlove, Inner WaveLife Is Yours Tour[21]
May 9, 2023Sabrina CarpenterBlu DeTigerEmails I Can't Send Tour[22]
September 22, 2023Tegan and SaraCarlie HansonCrybaby Tour 2023[23]
February 18, 2024S ClubThe Good Times Tour

Notes and References

  1. News: Barton . Laura . Laura Barton . 2007-07-20 . The car, the radio, the night – and rock's most thrilling song . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-08-25 . 0261-3077.
  2. Web site: Andersen . Travis . 2018-04-20 . That proposal to make ‘Roadrunner’ the official song of Mass.? It’s back . 2023-08-25 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2022-03-15 . Roadrunner, Boston's new indoor concert venue, is up and running . 2023-08-25 . GBH . en.
  4. Web site: Buell . Spencer . 2022-03-14 . First Look: What to Expect at the Brand-New Roadrunner Music Venue . 2023-08-25 . Boston Magazine . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2022-03-15 . Boston's newest music venue set to open Tuesday in Brighton . 2023-08-25 . WCVB . en.
  6. Web site: Roadrunner’s sound and sightlines make it an 'A grade' concert venue . 2023-08-25 . www.wbur.org . en.
  7. Web site: Aswad . Jem . 2021-05-12 . Roadrunner, Concert Venue With Jonathan Richman-Inspired Name, Opening in Boston . 2023-08-25 . Variety . en-US.
  8. Web site: Take a peek inside Roadrunner, Boston's newest music venue . 2023-08-25 . www.wbur.org . en.
  9. Web site: Roadrunner . 2023-08-25 . Boston Landing . en-US.
  10. Web site: Roadrunner Boston . 2023-08-25 . roadrunnerboston.com.
  11. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Billy Strings Opens Roadrunner in Boston with Live Debuts . 2023-08-25 . Jambands . en-US.
  12. Web site: Onanian . Nora . 2022-03-20 . Show Review: Khruangbin at the Roadrunner, Boston WERS 88.9 . 2023-08-25 . WERS 88.9FM . en-US.
  13. Web site: Khruangbin @ Roadrunner! . 2023-08-25 . 92.5 the River . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2022-03-21 . Jason Landry — Concert Review: Tom Misch at Roadrunner . 2023-08-25 . Jason Landry . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2021-03-05 . JoJo Tour 2022 . 2023-10-03 . www.audacy.com . en.
  16. Web site: Latta . Chris . 2022-04-01 . CONCERT REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – Jim Lindberg – The Rumjacks – Jesse Ahern Live at Roadrunner . 2023-08-25 . Ghost Cult Magazine . en-US.
  17. Web site: Goldman . Brent . 2022-03-28 . Bleachers Performs 2017 LP 'Gone Now' In Full On Second Night At Roadrunner Boston [Photos/Videos] ]. 2023-08-25 . L4LM . en-US.
  18. News: Muller . Karen Muller . Mitski does it her way in a luminous show at Roadrunner . October 29, 2023 . . July 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231029045342/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/27/arts/mitski-does-it-her-way-luminous-show-roadrunner/ . October 29, 2023 . United States . 0743-1791 . 66652431.
  19. News: Chung . Samantha H. . Concert Review: Japanese Breakfast Is Jubilant at Roadrunner . October 29, 2023 . . October 11, 2022 . United States.
  20. Web site: Rina Sawayama @ Roadrunner . 2023-08-25 . tastemakers . en-US.
  21. Web site: 2022-06-13 . Foals Announce 2022 Tour Dates . 2023-10-03 . en-US.
  22. Web site: 2023-05-10 . Front of the Line: Sabrina Carpenter fans show up for her and one another . 2023-08-25 . GBH . en.
  23. Web site: Tegan and Sara Boston Setlist – Roadrunner – Sep 22, 2023 . 2023-09-24 . JamBase . en-US.

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