User:Burtonflyy/Hat Factory

Hat Factory is a concert venue and nightclub on the canal walk in Richmond, Virginia.

History
Hat Factory (formerly Toad's Place ) began September 2009. Hat Factory's name comes from its origination as the Lady Byrd Hat Factory in 1965, although the building was originally built in 1896 to house the Virginia Paper Company. It is located in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip area.

About
The Hat Factory has a maximum occupancy of 1,500. It is approximately 22,000 square feet with three interior levels and accompanying restaurant space. The Hat Factory was created by partners, Travis Janovich and Ben Wingrove of Etix and Mark Thompson and Pat Dickenson of the Lincoln Theatre.

Music
Some of the bands that have played at Hat Factory are Jamey Johnson, Everclear, Cowboy Mouth, SOJA, and David Allan Coe. It also features weekly dance nights, like Friday Night RoundUp.