text: Because bowling shoes ARE dancing shoesnIts always tough reviewing concert venues because the actual show is such a major factor Seriously Kenny G anywhere or Kenny Loggins or Kenny Chesney pretty much any Kenny is going to suck Elvis Costello The Roots on the other hand can make any joint your favorite place on Earth for a night nThe beauty of Brooklyn Bowl is that it is got its own perfect game going The people running and staffing BB are a separate class of awesome In particular Adrees Ali earned the title of Grand Protector and Redeemer They took us in made sure we had everything we needed and sent us home feeling like we would just found the one true oasis in the desert nI confess that I mostly hate Vegas BB understands that not everyone wants to wallow in the desperate skank that floods every casino and most every corner of the strip They have found the right blend of food drink music and atmosphere and naturally added bowling It works brilliantly Even without the tasty grub and tenpin hijinks it is a great venue The sound is excellent and no matter where you arefrom floor to balcony to the bowling deckyou have clear sight lines The size is ideal just under capacity and you can tell that the musicians feel the intimacy of it as well The whole affair is also a screaming good deal nIf your show starts at grab a lane at After that you are taken care of It is a kind of magic Copperfield cannot touch