Merriweather Post Pavilion
9:30 Club Book: A Time and Place Expanded
Overview
The 9:30 Club Coffee Table Book: A TIME AND A PLACE - 2nd edition EXPANDED celebrates the legendary Washington, D.C. music venue's 45th anniversary with a significantly expanded reissue featuring over 100 new pages of photography, stories, and exclusive content. This limited edition coffee table book captures the venue's iconic history through never-before-seen photos, artist messages, and memorials, offering fans and music enthusiasts a comprehensive look at one of the world's most beloved independent music venues.
The expanded edition includes exclusive content from The Atlantis, I.M.P.'s newest 450-capacity venue that opened in May 2023 with a 44-show grand opening series featuring Foo Fighters, Joan Jett, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, and other legendary artists. The book also features a complete chronological listing of every show ever played at the 9:30 Club across all its locations, making it an essential collector's item for music history buffs and concert enthusiasts. 
Highlights
45-Year Legacy: The 9:30 Club has established itself as one of the world's most beloved independent music venues, hosting legendary performances and launching countless artists' careers since its inception.
100+ New Pages: This expanded edition features over 100 new pages of exclusive photography, storytelling, and historical content that was not included in the original sold-out first edition.
The Atlantis Showcase: The book includes 44 exclusive photos from The Atlantis's grand opening series, documenting the 450-capacity venue's launch with performances from Foo Fighters, Joan Jett, George Clinton, and other iconic artists.
Complete Show Listings: For the first time, the book features a complete chronological listing of every single show ever played at the 9:30 Club across all its locations, providing comprehensive concert history documentation.
Premium Production Quality: The limited edition book features 364 pages with foil and emboss application on the cover and smyth sewn case binding, delivering a high-quality collector's item experience.
Artist Tributes & Memories: The expanded edition includes exclusive artist notes, personal stories from performers and staff, and a heartfelt memorial tribute to late sound engineer Shawn 'Gus' Vitale written by Ian MacKaye of Fugazi.
Know Before You Go
The 9:30 Club Coffee Table Book is a limited edition collector's item available for purchase through multiple channels. Fans can purchase copies at the 9:30 Club's box office during office hours or at the merch booth during shows to avoid shipping charges. The book is also available online at merch.930.com/products/the-book-expanded, with members of I.M.P.'s free-to-join loyalty program, Friends with Benefits, qualifying for free shipping on all online orders. The book can also be purchased as an add-on to concert tickets with additional fees. With 364 pages including over 100 new pages of content, foil and emboss cover application, and smyth sewn case binding, this is a premium collector's item suitable for music enthusiasts, concert photographers, and 9:30 Club fans of all ages.
Hot Tip
Skip shipping costs by purchasing your copy directly at the 9:30 Club's box office during business hours or at the merch booth during any show. If ordering online, join the free-to-join Friends with Benefits loyalty program to qualify for complimentary shipping on your book order.
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