WSDG-AES Event a Hit at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR), NYC

The AES New York Section hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of Le Poisson Rouge last week, a 21st Century multimedia art cabaret at 158 Bleecker St. Since opening in September, 2008, the club has presented such eclectic artists as Lou Reed, They Might Be Giants, John Zorn, Ronnie Spector and, Monteverdi’s opera The Coronation of Poppea.

Walters-Storyk Design Group project manager Joshua Morris and consultant David Kotch described the key design elements employed at LPR, such as multiple stage and audience configurations and special acoustic treatments (e.g. studio-style sound lock construction to eliminate leakage from main performance room into lounge area). Masque Sound co-principal Geoff Shearing and consultant David Kotch also spoke about the technology selection and installation of the sound system. All in all, over 100 people were in attendance!