The Aerodrome was a nightclub located at 1588 State Street in Schenectady, New York. The club was established in 1967 by Jack Rubin.

Venue: The Aerodrome
Town: New York, US

The Aerodrome was a nightclub located at 1588 State Street in Schenectady, New York. The club was established in 1967 by Jack Rubin. The building was originally a bowling alley named 'Woodlawn Lanes', which Rubin converted into a music venue. Its capacity was approximately 3,000 people. Rock bands and musicians who performed at the Aerodrome include Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel, B.J. Thomas, The Electric Prunes, Vanilla Fudge, Three Dog Night, Jeff Beck Group (featuring a young Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood), Chicago, The Yardbirds, and B. B. King. Because of ill-health, Rubin closed the Aerodrome in 1972, and it was demolished. The building was badly damaged from the vibration caused by the noise of the loud music. This area now holds a newer building, Woodlawn Plaza. Colorful posters advertised Aerodrome concert for artists such as Janis Joplin and The Electric Prunes. January 25 - The Box Tops, Luv Minus Zero [grand opening night] March 24 - The Electric Prunes performing "Mass in F Minor" ["guys, jackets a must!”] April 26-27 - Jimmy Angel with The Distant Sounds & Aerodromes April 28 1-7 - All teenagers Jimmy Angel with The Distant Sounds & Aerodromes May 29 - High School Night (sponsored by the Schenectady Deanery Catholic Youth Organization) July 23 - Battle of the Bands: Tempered Blues, Love's Ice Cube, Second Level, Royal Blush, Mixed Emotions, Boston Tea Party, Men Form Sound, Strangers, Stained Glass Encyclopedia (benefit for the Eugene McCarthy-Paul O’Dwyer campaign) July 29 - Wilmer Alexander Jr & The Dukes (benefit for the Eugene McCarthy-Paul O’Dwyer campaign) May 10 - Peaches & Herb, Maurice & Earl, The Mark IV and David Ward November 26 - Country Joe & The Fish Dec 6 - The Kinks [cancelled] April 4 - reopened on a month to month basis under new ownership June 26 - Janis Joplin, Snake [last show, closed after this]