SOB's Competitors

City Winery is a truly innovative venture founded by Michael Dorf. Each City Winery houses a state-of-the-art winery, music venue, restaurant, plus multi-functional events spaces. We combine a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and elevated dining. We make premium wines from some of the best grapes in and around the US, all under the care of our winemaking team led by Executive Wine-maker, David Lecomte. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to the preservation and development of the legendary Apollo Theater through the Apollo Experience of world-class live performances and education programs that: honor the influence and advance the contributions of African-American artists; and advance emerging creative voices across cultural and artistic media Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.'s vision is to expand the reach of the Apollo Experience to a worldwide audience. The world famous Apollo Theater is so much more than a historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. With its rich history and continued significance, the Apollo Theater, considered the bastion of African-American culture and achievement, is one of the most fascinating chronicles in American history.

Founded in 1987 with its first venue opening in New York City, Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE) is a creative producer, manager and distributor of universal music content, film/TV and theatrical events: The Company operates music venues and Amphitheaters across the country including New York, California, Idaho, Montana, Omaha, Oklahoma, Minneapolis and Washington. Knitting Factory Ent , one of the top 50 promoters in the world, produces national and international tours, concerts and events; Knitting Factory Records, along with its partner Partisan Records, manages recorded music catalogs and current artists and releases content in all formats ; Knitting Factory Management, which handles the careers of emerging and critically acclaimed recording artists both in the U.S. and overseas. KFE launched The Federal Bar: Gastropub and Music Complex, located in Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA and El Tejano & The Thirsty Merchant Bar / Restaurant in Los Angeles. KFE is also partners with Giant Step Media Marketing, The Connect Group Brand Marketing, Boomtown Brewery, Chris Moore Concerts, Selby Artists Management, and The Talk House web IP. KFE partnered with Spaceland Presents and Arts & Recreation Hospitality (A&R Inc) in LA to launch The Regent Theatre, as well as, A&R Inc to build Arrive Hotel in Palm Springs. KFE is also a partner with Monoblock Presents and Red Light Management on the critically acclaimed music fest, Desert Daze Festival in Southern CA.