VENUE INFO
BFE Rock Club is Northwest Houston's Premier Live Music Venue and Sports Bar. We are located at 11528 Jones Rd (1/4 mile north of FM 1960).
We specialize in live Rock n' Roll music but also host a wide variety of genres and feature the hottest local and national acts every week. Watch your favorite sports on our many TV's, and enjoy delicious Mesarina's Tacos cooked fresh on our patio.
BFE Rock Club is a NON-SMOKING venue. Smoking is permitted in our large outdoor patio area.
Visit us on FACEBOOK for the latest information on bands and events!
BFE Rock Club
11528 Jones Rd.
Houston, TX 77070
VIEW MAP & DIRECTIONS
Hours of Operation
Friday & Saturday
6:00 pm - 2:00 am
We are typically closed Sunday-Thursday unless a special event is scheduled. Check our SHOWS page for a full list of upcoming events.
![](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/796909/934d5bf227a3b19d88c2def76f010dd55fd59fbf/original/bfe56.jpeg/!!/b%3AW1siZXh0cmFjdCIseyJsZWZ0IjowLCJ0b3AiOjAsIndpZHRoIjoxOTM0LCJoZWlnaHQiOjExNzV9XSxbInJlc2l6ZSIsMTAwMF0sWyJtYXgiXSxbIndlIl1d/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Lucid Illusions - Photo by Pete Dattalo
STAGE AND SOUND SPECS
The main sound system at BFE Rock Club is tailored to provide adequate sound production for the crowd capacity permitted in the venue. It consists of a main speaker array for the entire room as well as near stage "front fills" for when people crowd that area. This, and everything listed below, is maintained by the main house engineer for proper and reliable operation.
The main system is operated in stereo and is processed by a carefully calibrated DBX "Drive Rack" for proper crossover points, relative levels, protection limiter settings, driver time alignment delay settings, and reference equalizer settings.
MAIN MIXING CONSOLE: Behringer X32 with a wireless router for iPad/Tablet operation. Talkback microphone in booth plus 1/8" AUX connection for music playback. Wireless microphone for general house announcements.
TOTAL SYSTEM WATTAGE: 7800 watts
· Main Subs: 3300 watts
· Main Mids: 2200 watts
· Main Highs: 600 watts
· Front Fills: 1700 watts
The front fill speakers operate off a "matrix" output from the mixer console with properly calibrated time alignment, low/high pass filters and correction equalizer settings.
STAGE MONITOR WEDGE SPEAKERS:
· Stage Right: 1 Yamaha 15"/horn unit: 600 watts
· Front Center: 2 Yamaha 15"/horn units: 1100 watts
· Stage Left: 1 Yamaha 15"/horn unit: 600 watts
· Drum Riser: 1 Yamaha dual 15"/horn unit: 1100 watts
MAIN STAGE SNAKE: 24 channel snake from stage to house mixer.
· This snake has a split line located at the side stage left area for connection of a monitor console.
· Channels 21, 22, 23, and 24 can be "turned around" for connection of IEM monitors from house mixer.
MICROPHONES AND MISC ITEMS:
· Vocal Microphones (Shure Beta58)
· Instrument Microphones (Shure SM57 and various others)
· Drum Microphones: two kick, snare, toms, cymbals, etc.
· Additional misc. microphones with various mounting hardware for other instruments.
· Assortment of DI boxes for "direct" instruments such as keyboards, tracks, etc.
· Generous assortment of extra audio "XLR" cables for state patching
· Extra "IEC" power cables
· Extra instrument cables
STAGE LIGHTING
Lighting is controlled via ChamSys MagicQ using a dedicated computer located in the sound booth. Software has been programmed with scenes to provide a variety of lighting effects, colors and fixture combinations. We DO NOT authorize any changes to our lighting software. Lighting fixtures include:
· BACK LIGHTING (ON STAGE) – 14 LED wash/par lights + 2 LED moving heads
· FRONT LIGHTING – 2 LED bar lights + 6 LED wash/par lights
· 1 Fog Machine
STAGE PHOTOS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the age requirements for BFE Rock Club?
You must be 21+ and have valid ID to enter BFE Rock Club. Certain shows and events are open to 18+ or All Ages (with Parent/Guardian).
Check out our SHOWS page or CONTACT US if you have questions regarding a particular show.
Is smoking permitted inside BFE?
No. Smoking is not permitted inside the club, but you are welcome to smoke on our large outdoor patio
Is there seating inside the club, or is it standing room only?
Yes, we have plenty of seating throughout the club, including an elevated VIP section, booths, etc. If you would like to reserve a table, booth, or the entire VIP section, CONTACT US.
Is photography or filming allowed in the venue?
Unless otherwise stated, photography and video is allowed in BFE Rock Club. Under certain circumstances, specifically events involving National Touring Acts, permission may have to be obtained from Artist Management, the Event Promoter, etc. If you have any questions about whether or not photos and/or video will be allowed during a particular show, CONTACT US.
Who are some of the famous acts that have played at BFE?
Drowning Pool, Saliva, Otep, Puddle of Mudd, Rival Sons, Saving Abel, Framing Hanley, Sepultura, Doyle (of The Misfits), Lita Ford, Autograph, Tim "Ripper" Owens, Soulfly, Flyleaf, Lacey Sturm, The Velcro Pygmies, LA Guns, Dilana, Barb Wire Dolls, Adema, Smile Empty Soul, Alien Ant Farm, Deadhorse, Every Mother's Nightmare, D.A.D. (Disneyland After Dark), Paul Wall, Lil Flip, Z-Ro, Slim Thug, Lil Keke, and many more!
How do I book my band at BFE Rock Club?
Visit our BOOKING page for info on booking your band at BFE Rock Club.
Is BFE Rock Club available for filming productions?
Yes. Numerous Feature Films, TV Shows, Music Videos, and Photo Sessions have been shot at BFE Rock Club. Some of these include:
FILMS
"Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre"
Directed by Joshua Vargas
"The Pickaxe Murders Part III - The Final Chapter"
Directed by Jeremy Sumrall
"The Good Friend"
Directed by Marcus Sabom
TV SHOWS
"Warped Roadies"
Fuse TV
MUSIC VIDEOS
"The Chase"
Hold On Hollywood
Cover Photo by Maurice Eagle