Sound Bash: The Best Old Music Fun

A Top Multi-era Music Spot

Sound Bash is a big fun spot where you find the top old-time music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s all in one cool place. It opened in 1982 and blends old style with new tech to bring back the old tunes.

Fun Zones for Each Time

In the spot, each time zone has great old sound tools like:

• Old McIntosh tube amps
• High-tech Thorens tables
• Sound sets from each era

New Style Layout

The place’s smart look has:

• Movable sound-proof walls
• Dance floors made for each music type
• Walls that keep out street noise

True Old Styles

Each part looks like its time with:

• Floors with a shiny checker look
• Disco lights that change color
• Decor that fits the time

New Tech Bits

The spot’s new role has:

• Best sound control tools
• Sound proofing between music eras
• Smooth switch from one part to another

This big new thing makes a one-of-a-kind walk through music history, giving true fun from three main decades of music growth.

The Start of Sound Bash: Detroit’s Old Sound Wave

The Start of a Love for Tunes

In 1982, central Detroit was where a big new sound wave began when a group of music fans made Sound Bash.

This huge new act turned old buildings into fancy music spots, showing cool old sound tools and a love for old tunes.

New Tech and Cool Sounds

Under sound pro Marcus Thompson, Sound Bash kicked off the idea of music type-specific sound making. Their new plan matched:

• Jazz music through McIntosh tube amps
• Rock tunes on high-tech Thorens tables
• Soul feels via top Klipsch speakers

The Spread of the Thing

By 1985, Sound Bash had grown big across the nation, with sound groups in:

• Chicago
• Toronto
• New York

Thompson’s sharp tech rules became the must-follow guide, talking about key stuff like tube tech and perfect gear setups. These rules made a base for true sound making.

The Mark and Now

Sound Bash’s mark is still strong in today’s old sound events. While new ways are common, the drive’s old love for sharp tech and true past stuff stays top, making its spot in music fan history.

Making Multi-era Dance Spots: True Old Looks

Changing Place Styles

Changing house spots use moving walls and cool wooden dance floors to make true old styles.

These easy switch spots let smooth moves between music years, making the spot better and more fun for all.

Looks for Each Time

1950s Zone

The old dance spot has black-and-white check floors and shiny looks, making the true old American dance place.

Lights right for the time make a deep fun feel.

1960s Area

Bright wall lights turn walls into fun light shows, and raised round stands make multi-level dance spots.

Lights that change colors bring back the era’s top light fun.

1970s Disco Part

Lights on the floor move with the music under hanging shiny balls, creating the must-have disco feel.

Bright light setups bring back the true look of the time.

New Sound Tech

Sound Keeping Tech

Smart sound plans use hanging sound stoppers and set sound throws to keep sounds right.

Sound-soft walls keep each music area unique but let all move easy between them.

Sound Control Spots

DJ spots set just right make for top sound spread in each time space.

Custom sound fixes make sure top sound detail and low mix-up between areas.

Putting old styles with new sound and light tech makes an unmatched dance time trip.

Each zone keeps its own time look but works as part of the big fun spot.

The Change in Sound Gear Through the Years

Old Sound Moves and Big Tech Steps

The change in sound gear over years shows big tech leaps that set each time’s top sound.

From the warm tunes of 1950s tube amps and right belt-driven tables to today’s digital stream gear, each time of gear gives a key sound feel needed for true old sound making.

Top Gear Tips by Time

1960s-1970s Sound Gear

The big time of old sound has famed old receivers like the Marantz 2270 and Pioneer SX-1250.

These strong parts, with top JBL L100 speakers, give the warm old sound feel that set the time. The rich sounds of these parts make a clear old feel.

1980s Sound New Wave

The start of digital sound brought top parts like the Sony CDP-101 CD player, changing sound making.

Pro powered mix boards turned into a must in disco spots, making new ways to play with sound and starting the base for new sound tech.

Time-fit Sound Ideas

Old Moves and Sound Bits

• 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll: True tape echo moves
• 1970s Disco: Top old reverb gear
• 1980s Synthpop: Early digital effect stuff

Tools for Each Sound Type

Top sound making needs set sound play tools:

• Vinyl Players: True old warm tunes
• Reel-to-Reel Machines: Pro tape sound
• Old CD Players: Early digital sound feels

Each tool adds a key sound feel that takes you right to its time, making a deep old sound trip.

Making Spots Into Deep Time Ride Spots

Making True Old Spots Through the Times

Make any spot into a deep old-time ride by using old design bits next to old sound sets.

This full guide lets you make true looks from the 1950s to the 1970s.

1950s Design Bits

• Check floor looks
• Shiny edge bits
• True old bright signs
• Warm old lights
• Classic food spots looks

1960s Big Looks

• Bright wall lights
• Bold shape looks
• Mod seats
• Black lights
• Bright color mixes

1970s Key Parts

• Shiny dance balls
• Smart light plans
• Wood looks
• Colorful light moves
• Studio 54 bits

Zone Plans and Feel Mixes

Make clear theme parts through smart space plans, using light moves that take you through time.