1438. Paramount Theater, Charlottesville, Virginia 

I love ❤️ our Paramount Theatre in Seattle. It too was kind of run down and in need of repair. So a Microsft executive bought and spent about 15 million dollars renovating the theater. It looks great. Sometime after she sold it to the city's art commission for a dollar.😊

We lost another one. John Gosling, the former keyboardist of The Kinks has died. He was 75. He was in The Kinks from 1970 to 1978 and played on such hits as Lola.

The Paramount Theater stood vacant and run down for many years. I remember in the '90s when they restored it to it's original glory. A beautiful venue!

Beautiful Theater and great video.♥-🥁😎🥁..

Charlottesville! 💙 I went to law school there. The last two years, I lived on one of the old estates, abutting Blue Ridge National Park. My landlord gave me a horse to ride. It was an excellent antidote to the stresses of law school. I'm sorry it's raining, but grateful you're not scheduled to play outside.

Thank you for the tour of the Paramont Theatre, Charlottesville, Virginia. . . Enjoy your evening ✨️

The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. Located on Main Street, it runs from 6th St. N.E. to Old Preston Ave., where it extends to Water St., for total length of eight blocks. It is laid with brick and concrete, and home to an array of restaurants, shops, offices and art galleries. On Fridays in the spring, summer and fall, the Downtown Mall is host to Fridays After 5, a weekly concert series. Several side streets are also paved in brick and likewise closed to traffic. On the east, the Mall ends at the Ting Pavilion, an outdoor concert venue, while the west end of the Mall features an Omni Hotel. It is also home to the newly renovated Paramount Theater and the historic Jefferson Theater. Another long pedestrian mall: 16th Street in downtown Denver.

Getting pretty spiffy there with the video controls!! Just love the old venues , the fixtures alone , wow!! Thanks again Lee & our Pied Piper for the ambience …✌️♥️

The first performer when the theater reopened after an extensive renovation and the first to sign the wall was Tony Bennett. He played The Paramount twice and signed each time.

Another excellent adventure! Beautiful Theatre! Thanks for sharing!

Just love these tours! Thank You❣ Have a great night🎶

The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, was designed by Rapp and Rapp and opened in 1931 as a movie theater. The Paramount continued showing movies until it closed in 1974. In 1990, a group of community members purchased the theater, formed a non-profit corporation, and began raising funds for its restoration and expansion. In late 2004, the Paramount re-opened after an $18 million renovation. It is operated by a non-profit organization and is a performing arts venue. Beginning in 2009, the theater has played host to performances by the Charlottesville Opera.

A completely different venue. What a building. Take care on your walk about!!! Have a good gig.

Good stuff... right around the corner from where Dave Matthews used to bartend. Have fun... great place to play.

actually its one of my favourite moments of all your tour videos when you go sneaking behind brad lol, can't get enough of that ritual

Thank you Sir Lee, great venue and tour!

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Epping UK Cheers Barry 🎸

What a beautiful theater! Lyle sure gets great venues, and you get to show us all of them, Plus the environs nearby! Hope your show was fabulous!! Of course it was..

Without the rain the flowers wouldn’t grow 🌷. That first row of seats does look a bit risky.

Brilliant creep up on our Brad! And you captured quite a liability under the stage, too… Darn the rain. Have a great show!

Lee do not feel bad about the rain.....I know you want to film outside but you gave us a great nooks and crannies tour of the inside......GREAT PLACE!!!!!! Agree on that under stage.

Great concert tonight. You all were great. Thanks.

We have a Paramount Theater in Denver too. It is gorgeous inside, like this Paramount. Hello to Amy and Lamont. Thanks again for the walk around.

Thanks for continuing to help me live vicariously through you to see some of these awesome venues. Before you sneak up on people I just skip ahead in the video -- everyone has their own level of tolerance. Please show more gear, esp including all the sound stuff. Cheers

Loved when you snuck up on Brad. Would love to see and hear you doing a interview with Brad on his musical history He’s such a character!

So, Lee, you're in my neighborhood. In the '90s I played all over Charlottesville and lived there for 30 years. When you come across I-64 to Richmond honk and wave as you go by exit 159 (Gum Spring) - I live just 1.5 miles South off 'I 64 in Sandy Hook in Goochland County. Wish I could be at your gigs - I'm wheelchair/home bound. Have great gigs.

Now that is an awesome place to play. Those murals are amazing. Thank Lee.

Good evening Leland and everybody. It seems to be raining everywhere. Thanks for the tour.

👋👋. Amazing building. Got a much needed chuckle out of the brief view of the mural with the "let them eat cake" vibe. Was debating whether the pit was to cull members of the community who couldn't behave themselves or whether they have the ability to raise things before the show. Assume those hydraulics are an add on to the original building. Know somebody who taught at UVA but have never been there. The brief street shot looks lovely (helps cleanse the mental palate of those tiki torch images).

Raining here in Colorado too! Brad sounding great as usual 🎷🎶🎷😎 you two lol 😁😂 Lovely Theater 🎭🎶🎶 💜👩💜 Yum on food! 😊

While you were walking about the dressing room areas, I had flashbacks of Spinal Tap trying to get to the stage...LOL!

Loved the show last night in Charlottesville. Sounded great and a privilege to watch and enjoy all of you, simply amazing! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Leland - Have you ever thought of trying to get one of the posters from the event as a memento to frame up as art in your house? It is an idea that would be cool for you to have. Beautiful venue because it is a very old building. They don't make buildings like these, these days. I bet the sound is pretty good too. As for the weather - you got relief from the heat you've had to endure. Love these videos about the venues. Say Hi to Brad, Amy and the rest of the cast from me. Have fun gigging. Peace!

Another beautiful old theatre although the pit drop does look precarious. Sneaking up on Brad practicing his diminished scales is a hoot. I hope he’s not seriously annoyed because he’s one of the main characters in the Tour Of The Venue Videos!

Nice one on the “stealth Brad” move!

@17.27 Russ is now practicing hands free 🤣

Thank you Lee for the tour it's so cool.

I love the rain and seeing places that remind me of being young when our climate was more stable. The street reminds me of places here in Melbourne so much. This is an interesting walk with amazing features and a great atmosphere. I had a great laugh yesterday watching the movie The Replacements and hearing a great soundtrack. Thank you Lee for the walk and the laughs. The soundtrack you show is natural and from the heart. Hi to everyone.🙏🖐😎

Leland, there is no one on earth that can even come close to being as great and lovable pain in the ass as you✌..please continue👍 Thought Brad was gonna bop ya in the schnib!

Good evening, Lee! 🤗 Well, at least it's an indoor concert this evening. I think that rain is coming up here tomorrow into Tuesday. It was a gorgeous day here on Cape Cod today. Hey Brad, play that flute for us. I think my first flute was a Selmer. We need to see you each and every day, or else our day isn't complete. I get a kick out of Lee sneaking up on ya. 😆🎶😎 🎷 I think everyone's getting punchy at this point in the tour. I can't blame them, but.... the beat goes on. 😆🎶 Jeeze, listening to Lamont's voice; it sounds like he's singing even when he's talking. 😃 Nice looking venue. Have a great show tonight, guys. 🎸🎶😎 Love you, Lee! ❤🤗

Definitely right about the liability issue with the pit. If I was their agent, I'd be making some suggestions for sure!

A salute to Brad’s patience; he might need a ‘Do Not Disturb At Work’ sign, it is already hot enough with 87 F and 64% humidity. Do the sound technicians setting up use software to evaluate sound reflections to adjust or do they do it totally by ear? These theater interiors are each so separate and not like going into big box stores or familiar fast food facilities that all look the same. OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Act, would have a field day if allowed to inspect. Thank you for the tour Leland.

This is another cool venue. I really enjoy these tours. Cheers, Leland! ✌️

Charlottesville Virginia was a regular gig for me in the nineties. So please don't judge the place by incidents of the recent past . They were and I'm sure still are a great audience and a great hang.

Another great tour. I'm jealous of the rain.

What a beautiful venue. So glad you're not playing outside tonight in the rain. Do you ever write your name on the wall? I'd love to hear Brad play the flute

The theatre front marquee instantly reminded me of the Styx album cover Paradise Theatre.

Thanks for the sneek up on Brad again Lee. we love it. Brad, I thought you loved playing the seek up game too. LOL.

Will Call is a popular guy! His name is on every entertainment venue just about lol

Hi,la pluie a ses bon côté mais malheureusement elle mouille 😉merci de faire visiter vos salles de concerts qui sont toutes différentes et très belle pour certaines .Je découvre un peu les 🇺🇸.Thank you Very much.💪🏻❤🙏

THANKS LELAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS !!!!!!!!

Lol I have lived in Cville all my life and never been inside the Paramount. Cool to see what it looks like.

Thanks for another cool tour. The show at Wolf Trap last night with the National Symphony Orchestra was phenomenal. It added tremendous emotion and power to several of the songs, especially If I Had a Boat, Are We Dancing, and 12th of June. It was terrific seeing so many of the people we've met on your video tours in person. I felt like I could say hello as if I knew them, but then realized they had no idea who I am. And I bought a copy of your book! I was looking through it before the show and got a big smile at the pictures of the babies and children flipping you off.

I appreciate you, thank you for making content.

Hás there been any camera crews shooting footage at any of the shows for a possible concert video?

If you get a chance, go to MarieBette bakery/cafe. They have great food. My daughter is a baker there. I think they have a store on the downtown mall.

That is a cool old theater. I love that they are so well preserved. You have to sign the wall! No one is more worthy. If you get arrested, make Brad come bail you out...and take pics for us!

We will be SO PISSED if you cause harm to our Brad with your shenanigans Leland, we're watching you!

Rain rain go away..come back soon other day.Another gorgeous venue old school uptown.! And Brad has to play us some flute sometime. Why are all the dressing rooms down in the basement...i know thats the way of the world 🌎 !!! Boy your right about a liability. Enjoy your time on stage tonight Leland. Stay safe be safe 🙏 Leland Sklar 🙏 peace 🙏 ☮️.

I can't wait for the invention of smell o vision Mr Sklar , as I think the aromas seeping out from the old theatres ' fixtures and fittings in particular ,would be fantastic to experience ? Sights ,sounds and smells ... The holy trinity of broadcasting ! By the way ,one of these days you are going to open a broom cupboard and Mr Brad the Professor will be in there ready to pounce on you .... Serendipity and all that ! Best wishes.

Lee are you still planning to do interviews with your fellow bandmasters?

Thanks, Leland.

A real Spinal Tap set down there below….a warren of corridors.

Deep fried deviled eggs!?!😮 Amy is right..rain is good for us in the South in the Summer!! Y'all in California don't know nothing bout humidity!! 😅

You are fun Lee👍😊

Georgious theatre Lee ! Yes, I thought the same about the safety of the orchestra pit - slippy, slippy !!!

Hi kids! I'm home!

Thanks Lee 👍🏻 😊

Keep rocking Lee!

Beautiful theater but man it sounds a bit active.. perhaps they should hang down some baffles next to that big chandelier :)

Thanks Leland Have a good show

Leland: Have you ever left your signature on any walls at the venues where you have performed?

Love the videos. Careful sneaking up on people…you might cause a cardiac event. All the best to y’all!

Orchestra pits have always made me nervous for several of these same reasons. Seems like one person every year for every orchestra pit gets hurt and it's about a fifty fifty horrific kind of hurt. The Flies, and pulleys also give me a sense of foreboding, for people operating the curtains and scenery sandbags. The ropes. People lose limbs and often bleed out before they hit the stage floor from an accident in the flies, falling or getting caught in the ropes, or a combination of both. It usually takes more than one person pulling often three, and if one of them spaces out what they're doing and lets go, the one or two holding on is screwed because the weight of the sandbags are too much for one person. So there are people on different levels of the grid in tall flies, operating in tandem. It's kind of like a rowing team, but more is at stake. Extreme arm muscles. Who ever is still holding on if it hasn't been anchored, goes up with the rope, holding on, till someone notices, and gets help, (before they rise to the cog of the upper pulley) at best. It's real easy for people to panic, and for a second person of three to impulsively let go to chase the first one who let go, for help. I have just heard too many horror stories from stage managers. Vibing every which way for peeps to be safe. 🙏🏻🍀🦆, horseshoes, ...everything. 😳😑😶💕

Oy! I wish i knew you were in town! I live just a short ride away from there...

Evening Leland, tour time👍👍

So cool thank you so much YOU’RE the BEST

The battle of the brass!!!!

Did any of the photogs on staff make it down the street to Pro Camera?

What a fun video, yeaa gotta watch out for those sax/flute players, you don't want to creep up on them, hahah.😆But he is brave practicing sax in public.

Did Lamont say deep fried eggs???????

Lee keep creeping up on Brad!

Singing In The Rain ⛈ I love old deco movie theaters! The dragon on the floor looks pretty cool. Lee have you ever signed a wall at a venue and if so where?

😎👍 😎✌👍❤🖖 Love Brother

Chill out and stay dry , head south on rt 29 to north garden and cow down on some pizza at Dr. Hoes humble pie and pizza, it will put a smile on your face !!

Mr Sklar, you should sign the wall too and video-tape it🎵

Got Brad once again 2:18

Yeah. Hope they have no children's concerts in that hall. That pit ...

That remark about Gene Kelly reminds me of this clip with the late great Miguel Ferrer. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bhzc3X7isf8.html

Lovely old theatre. HP, where are you. Just found out your girls are on their way home. Lucky them, back to Summer

Hey there, Lee and everyone!

You keep 'neaking up on Brad, mean mean man

Always creeping up on Brad… quit sneaking up on Brad you mean man.. 😉 ❤

See you soon.

Rain? I've heard about it

♥

Have you ever signed a Wall?

Did I gather that Brad is not happy. He seemed very serious. Could be an act, but did not look like it. I have felt tension there for a while now. Could be my imagination. But Leland, if he does not want to be on your video's its his loss. Thousands of people follow your adventure. And people you introduce get huge promotion from it.

Fancy ceiling...........Again.

Could somebody please explain what that constant pounding is? Surely they’re not checking drums for that long and I can’t think what else it would be …….