Rock Bottom is an all-ages music venue dedicated to reviving and rebuilding the music scene in Youngstown, Ohio. Our mission is to inspire the next generation to get involved, get creative, and get loud.

REVIVE. REBUILD. RESOUND.

“Music is therapy. Music moves people. It connects people in ways that no other medium can. It pulls heart strings. It acts as medicine.”

-Macklemore

HOW WE OPERATE

At Rock Bottom, we are committed to creating a vibrant, all-ages music experience. While we aim to provide performances suitable for a wide audience, some artists may include explicit content. To help parents make informed decisions, we will do our best to post a monthly lineup in advance, highlighting any performances that may contain explicit material. Please be sure to review the schedule and artist details before attending.

Here’s how our monthly concerts work:

📅 Schedule

  • Concerts are held the first Saturday of every month

  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Each show features one Youngstown local headliner and two supporting artists

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All-Ages Welcome

  • All of our events are ALL-AGES

  • Kids 12 and under always get in FREE

🎟️ Tickets

  • Early Bird: $12

  • Week of Show: $16

  • Day of Show: $20

🍿 Concessions & Venue Rules

  • We offer a small concession stand with snacks and drinks

  • Rock Bottom is a dry venue – no alcohol is permitted on the premises

We aim to provide a welcoming space focused entirely on the music and the community that supports it.

WHERE WE’RE LOCATED

We’ve been graciously given use of a space inside Crossroads Church, located at:

554 S Meridian Rd, Youngstown, OH 44509

Because this space isn’t our own, we’re committed to treating it with the utmost care and respect—so we can continue building community and sharing music here for years to come.

BOOKING & SHOW GUIDELINES

  • All bands must complete our Artist Submission Form, located at the bottom of our webpage.

  • If you’re booked as the headlining band, you will be responsible for securing two supporting acts, pending venue approval.

  • To help maintain a strong local draw, we ask that all bands refrain from playing other shows in the area for at least one month prior to their performance at Rock Bottom.

Show Info

  • A concert flyer will be provided for each show.

  • An 8-foot merch table will be available and shared between all performing artists.

Backline Provided

We provide the following house backline for every show:

  • Drum Kit: 4-piece Ludwig kit (includes Tama Iron Cobra hardware, kick pedal, hi-hat stand + 3 cymbal stands).
    Please bring your own cymbals (and snare, if preferred). We swap out cymbals between sets but do not swap hardware due to time constraints.

  • Bass Rig: Ampeg 4x10 cabinet with TC Electronic THRUST BQ500 head.
    You’re welcome to bring your own bass head to use with our house cab.

PERFORMERS SCHEDULE

3:30: Headliner load-in

4:00: Headliner Sound Check

4:00: Second band load-in

4:30: Second band sound check

4:30: Opening band load-in

5:00: Opening band sound check

5:40: Doors Open

6:00: Opening band (25-30 min)

Changeover: Second band (30-45 min)

Changeover: Headliner (45-60min)

8:30-9:00: Final merch sales

Performance Times & Show Management

Performance times are floating and will be based on the set lengths of previous bands. To keep the show moving smoothly, we aim for a 10-minute set change between bands.
*The venue reserves the right to remove any performer from the lineup if deemed necessary.

Venue Etiquette

Please remember that Rock Bottom is an all-ages venue. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the music, feel inspired, and have an unforgettable experience. We aim to uplift others through our music, our words, and our actions.

Are you interested in performing at Rock Bottom?

Fill out the ARTIST SUBMISSION FORM below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

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