Roadrunner (venue)
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| Address | 89 Guest St Boston, MA United States |
|---|---|
| Location | Brighton |
| Coordinates | 42°21′24″N 71°08′38″W / 42.356647°N 71.143932°W |
| Public transit |   Framingham/Worcester Line at Boston Landing station |
| Operator | Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Seating type | General admission |
| Capacity | 3,500 |
| Construction | |
| 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[edit]
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][6] It was given the name Roadrunner as a tribute to Jonathan Richman's song.[7][8]
Size[edit]
With a capacity of 3,500, the venue is the largest general admission concert venue in New England.[9][10][5]
The entire venue is 50,000 square feet (approximately 4,645 square meters) in total.[8] Standing at 60 feet wide, the stage itself has been labeled "arena-sized".[9][5]
Transportation and parking[edit]
The Roadrunner is located at Boston Landing station, part of the MBTA's Framingham/Worcester Line.[4][11] 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.[11]
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[edit]
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| Date | Headliner(s) | Opening act(s) | Event/Tour | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2022 | Billy Strings | — | Venue inauguration | [6] |
| March 17, 2022 | Khruangbin | Nubya Garcia | Casa Surreal Tour | [12] |
| March 18, 2022 | [13] | |||
| March 19, 2022 | Tom Misch | Joel Culpepper | NA Tour 2022 | [14] |
| March 29, 2022 | JoJo | Tanerelle, Lindsey Lomis | JoJo Tour 2022 | [15] |
| March 20, 2022 | Dropkick Murphys | Jesse Ahern, Jim Lindberg, The Rumjacks | St. Patrick's Day Tour 2022 | [16] |
| March 24, 2022 | Bleachers | Charly Bliss | Strange Desire live | [17] |
| March 25, 2022 | Gone Now live | |||
| July 26, 2022[a] | Mitski | The Weather Station | Laurel Hell Tour | [18] |
| July 27, 2022[a] | ||||
| September 29, 2022 | Japanese Breakfast | Yo La Tengo | Jubilee Tour | [19] |
| December 2, 2022[b] | Rina Sawayama | DJ Coleslaw | Hold the Girl Tour | [20] |
| December 17, 2022 | Foals | Glove, Inner Wave | Life Is Yours Tour | [21] |
| May 9, 2023 | Sabrina Carpenter | Blu DeTiger | Emails I Can't Send Tour | [22] |
| September 22, 2023 | Tegan and Sara | Carlie Hanson | Crybaby Tour 2023 | [23] |
| February 18, 2024[c] | S Club | — | The Good Times Tour | [25] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b The concerts on July 26 and July 27, 2022, were originally scheduled for March 21 and March 22, 2022, but were rescheduled due to a run-in with COVID-19.
- ^ Rina Sawayama's Hold the Girl Tour was originally scheduled for November 4, 2022, but was postponed when the artist sustained a vocal injury.
- ^ The concert on February 18, 2024, was originally scheduled for November 13, 2023,[24] but was rescheduled, due to an unspecified "admin issue".[25]
References[edit]
- ^ Barton, Laura (2007-07-20). "The car, the radio, the night – and rock's most thrilling song". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Andersen, Travis (2018-04-20). "That proposal to make 'Roadrunner' the official song of Mass.? It's back". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Roadrunner, Boston's new indoor concert venue, is up and running". GBH. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b Buell, Spencer (2022-03-14). "First Look: What to Expect at the Brand-New Roadrunner Music Venue". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b c "Boston's newest music venue set to open Tuesday in Brighton". WCVB. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b "Billy Strings Opens Roadrunner in Boston with Live Debuts". Jambands. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Roadrunner's sound and sightlines make it an 'A grade' concert venue". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b Aswad, Jem (2021-05-12). "Roadrunner, Concert Venue With Jonathan Richman-Inspired Name, Opening in Boston". Variety. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b "Take a peek inside Roadrunner, Boston's newest music venue". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Roadrunner". Boston Landing. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b "Roadrunner Boston". roadrunnerboston.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Onanian, Nora (2022-03-20). "Show Review: Khruangbin at the Roadrunner, Boston | WERS 88.9". WERS 88.9FM. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Khruangbin @ Roadrunner!". 92.5 the River. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Jason Landry — Concert Review: Tom Misch at Roadrunner". Jason Landry. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "JoJo Tour 2022". www.audacy.com. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Latta, Chris (2022-04-01). "CONCERT REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – Jim Lindberg – The Rumjacks – Jesse Ahern Live at Roadrunner". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Goldman, Brent (2022-03-28). "Bleachers Performs 2017 LP 'Gone Now' In Full On Second Night At Roadrunner Boston [Photos/Videos]". L4LM. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ Muller, Karen Muller (July 27, 2022). "Mitski does it her way in a luminous show at Roadrunner". The Boston Globe. United States. ISSN 0743-1791. OCLC 66652431. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ Chung, Samantha H. (October 11, 2022). "Concert Review: Japanese Breakfast Is Jubilant at Roadrunner". The Harvard Crimson. United States. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ "Rina Sawayama @ Roadrunner". tastemakers. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Foals Announce 2022 Tour Dates". 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Front of the Line: Sabrina Carpenter fans show up for her and one another". GBH. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Tegan and Sara Boston Setlist – Roadrunner – Sep 22, 2023". JamBase. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Pop, Retro (September 13, 2023). "S Club taking Good Times Tour to America for first-ever US tour". Retropop. United States. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Pierre, Mekishana; Willis, Jackie (2 November 2023). "British Pop Group S Club 7 Postpones 25th Anniversary Reunion Dates". Entertainment Tonight. United States: Paramount Global. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.