as one who was at both the old and the newer SF, (27th and 46th respectively), the newer SF was no comparison in anyway, the 27th st SF is in a league of its own. The old SF was great from 97-99 maybe 00, during and after 2000 the place turned into a gross mess, musically and the people in there. In the first few years of 46th u needed to be dressed up or you weren't even getting in. after 00 anyone wearing anything could get in, and totally killed the only thing the place had going. the vibe. JP pre 2000 was good(never great) but the vibe and the crowd made up for it. most fans of his now are completeley brainwashed, it is to the point of comedy. at the best SF 46th st. was a second or third league club at best, falling way short of twilo, arena, and limelight. i really cant say much about the original SF, being it was the 1st club i walked into i was like 19, and went only 2-3 times in 95 maybe before closing. i just remember being in awe, and thinking this is the greatest place on earth..