Latest News Headlines New Comedy Club Takes Its Sound System Performance Seriously with Renkus-Heinz ICLive X Series, Beam Steering Sound System USA – Named after owner Michael Sands' childhood nickname "Sandman" the newly opened Sandman Comedy Club in downtown Richmond, Virginia, is destined to be a stand-up comedy and entertainment hub. With seating for 250 guests, the club replaces a microbrewery, and long before that, a 1940s-era bank, with a couple of the old vault rooms still intact. The venue features a main showroom floor, a mezzanine with room for 64, a full bar and kitchen and a lot of character. Michael Sands, president of the Sandman Comedy Club, took over the space just a few months before the COVID shutdown, and has spent the past 16 months refurbishing the space, building the stage, and designing and installing the sound, video, and lighting systems. Following all COVID-19 guidelines, the club opened under limited capacity on 29 April with a week-long gig from American actor, author, and stand-up comedian Finesse Mitchell. Soon, the Sandman will also host open-mic events, karaoke nights, and become available for corporate events and private parties.