Best Venue For Live Music 1998 - Alibi

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 1999 - Alibi

Best Downtown Bar 1999 - Alibi

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 2000 - Alibi

Best Place To Hear Live Music 2000 - Daily Lobo

Best Downtown Bar 2001 - Alibi

Best Place To Hear Live Music 2001 - Daily Lobo

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 2002 - Alibi

Best Downtown Bar 2002- Alibi

Best Place To Hear Live Music 2002 - Daily Lobo

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 2003 - Alibi

Best Downtown Bar 2003 - Alibi

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 2004 - Alibi

Best Place To Hear Live Music 2004 - Daily Lobo

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 2005 - Alibi

Best Live Music Venue 2005 - Daily Lobo

Best Live Music Venue 2005 - Albuquerque Magazine

Best Venue In Which To Hear Live Music 2006 - Alibi

Best Live Music Venue 2006 - Daily Lobo

Best Live Music Venue 2007 - Daily Lobo

Best Rock Bar 2007 - Alibi

Best All-Ages Music Venue 2007 - Alibi

Best Place For Local Music 2007 - Albuquerque The Magazine

Best Live Music Venue 2008 - Local IQ

Best All-Ages Music Venue 2008 - Alibi

Best Rock Bar 2008 - Alibi

Best Place For A Parents' Nite Out 2008 - Nickelodeon Parents' Pick

Best Of Albuquerque Night Club 2008 - US Local Business Association


About the Launchpad

Since its inception in 1997, Launchpad has been Albuquerque's favorite live music venue. Located in downtown Albuquerque on Historic Route 66 between sixth and seventh streets, Launchpad has been rocking the ears of the Duke City's citizens with the many sounds of a thousand generations. A complete blend of musical varieties from national touring acts to the powerful sounds of Albuquerque's own varies from night to night. You may find a packed house for legends like Dick Dale, The Wailers or R.L. Burnside, and the very next night find yourself in the moshpit checking out modern rockers like Static X or Voodoo Glow Skulls. Endowed with one of the finest club sound systems in the state, the experience of live music is felt in its utmost. Launchpad is dedicated to the belief that music is an art and that art needs a gallery.

All are welcome to experience the unique atmosphere of live music in our space-themed establishment. Spend the night glued to a barstool, dance the night away on the dancefloor; find the girl/boy of your dreams, or if you prefer, of your nightmares; support your local musical artisans. A cornucopia of possibilities await you here. We will see you here, because we work here, and because we love live music. Check out our calendar page for upcoming entertainment.

 





 

Directions to Launchpad ABQ, NM:

From the North (I-25):

I-25 South into Albuquerque
Take Central Ave. exit (224B)
Right on Central Ave.
Take Central Ave. to 7th
Club is between 6th & 7th on Central

From the South (I-25):

I-25 North into Albuquerque
Take Central Ave. exit (224B)
Left on Central Ave.
Take Central Ave. to 7th
Club is between 6th & 7th on Central

From the East (I-40):

I-40 West into Albuquerque
Take I-25 South
Take Central Ave. exit (224B)
Right on Central Ave.
Take Central Ave. to 7th
Club is between 6th & 7th on Central

From the West (I-40):

I-40 East into Albuquerque
Take I-25 South
Take Central Ave. exit (224B)
Right on Central Ave.
Take Central Ave. to 7th
Club is between 6th & 7th on Central