I might be going to a couple shows out east this summer and after the Chicago shows, I was just wondering, which venues have been the worst for you? Any
place in particular that if I go I shouldn't even bother trying to get up front because I will just get pushed around, shoved into the rail excessively or
be around fights? I know I am being debby downer, but I would rather enjoy a show than try to fight to keep my spot that I got by being there early.
Don't bother trying for the front (unless you are with a bunch of people) at:
1. Summerfest (but that is too be expected)
2. Charter One Pavillion
Charter One security was terrible. Two fights broke out by me on Friday night and even after pointing them out to security and then them flashing lights on the
two guys in the fight (both times were the same people), they still didn't do anything. Also, every year there are dozens of people that push and shove
their way through to get to the front half way through the show. I hate it, and always end up moving back so I don't have to deal with it. Summerfest you
have to expect that for the pirce of the ticket, but one year this kid decided to play the drums on everyone's head in front of him and all security did
was grab him and send him away from the front, 10 minutes later he was back doing the same thing.
Worst Security....Ever
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Posts: 136 06/22/2009 1:35 AM |
Lol I'll personally be in the crowds and on the rail either way, but if you don't like it at charter one then just get seats.
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Posts: 841 06/22/2009 2:45 AM |
Naked411 wrote: yeah dont go up in the front crowd at all if all that hinders your concert enjoyment. those monterey security guards @charter one are particularly pretty bad from all the concerts ive been to. but its more the crowds than the security. summerfest especially. its just the zillions of gallons of alcohol and bleachers and full day of drinking for everyone that make the crowds so hectic for headlining bands. but yeah most GA OAR shows are gonna have all of those issues.. |
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Posts: 26330 06/22/2009 8:49 AM Nothing Is Easy Anymore
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Soundboard FTW
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Posts: 9643 06/22/2009 9:03 AM XOKate |
bottom line? people are assholes. it doesn't matter what time you get there, people will push, try to stand in front of you and have a general lack of
awareness for anyone but themselves.
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Posts: 154 06/22/2009 12:07 PM |
i personally don't do much drinking before or during the shows. I like to enjoy--and remember--the shows I go to. I have nothing against drinking, but
there are always a group of idiots that have over done it and ruin someone's experience. it's just part of going to a concert i guess.
"If your lost in the dark get to where you can see
There is somewhere we're supposed to be And you know In a matter of time you set yourself free" -Marc |
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Posts: 45 06/22/2009 12:33 PM |
Clevelandshow is always pretty bad also
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Posts: 34 06/22/2009 12:59 PM |
the hartford venue is good, so is the Garden. Watch out for shows with huge GA sections. The garden and hartford don't have GA, so its better.
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Posts: 3536 06/22/2009 1:18 PM |
Weeba wrote: sound quality by SBD >>>>>>>>>> sound quality in the pit/on the rail |
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Posts: 1594 06/22/2009 1:59 PM |
Every GA show I go to i try to get right by the soundboard. There is a reason it is where it is. I haven't been down in the pit or on the rail for a
concert in probably 10 years. Except for at wakarusa for some of the smaller bands.
-Scott |
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Posts: 14 06/22/2009 4:11 PM |
ocsoccer4 wrote: I agree |
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Posts: 99 06/22/2009 5:17 PM |
Philly is ALL GA and it usually gets pretty bad, but OAR usually puts on great shows there. Sometimes u just gotta put up with all the BS unfortunately.
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Posts: 216 06/22/2009 6:00 PM |
Charter One Pavilion is run by the Chicgo Park District, a very financially struggling buisness, they can barely afford to paytheir employess let alone concert
security.
the verdict: security at charter one is VOLUNTEER, the only thing the security gets is a pat on the back and a free concert. hense why they dont give 2 shits |
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Posts: 1588 06/22/2009 6:46 PM |
cwagisKingofThing wrote: Most people dont realize the actuality of this. And i laugh at them -My name is Mark- |
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Posts: 842 06/22/2009 7:04 PM |
Fotrain56 wrote:this isnt even close to the truth. the area is park district land maintained in part by it. the security is hired the livenation venue when they hire monterrey security. monterrey security sends people as their business is contracted by the city of chicago. monterrey also is the security for soldier field nearby and outside of the venue. They get paid A LOT. If you don't believe me, Im sure you can find it through city of chicago finances or by asking one of the security guards. definitely not volunteers and most it seems to me don't choose or indulge in the free concert aspect very much... |
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Posts: 793 06/22/2009 7:29 PM |
Hartford.
they leave you alone during tailgate...No pit or GA..good acoustics...nice venue outside of the city sorta...still good seats available in section 600..which is in the Upper Pavilion but dead center..a good seat!
-Jay
Hartford 8/6/09 MSG 8/15/09 Whatch yall doin' in the Garden tonight? |
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Posts: 8850 06/22/2009 7:35 PM |
ummmmmmmm hmmmmmmm.
i figured this thread would be about bad security. you know like the fucks at house of blues who horse collar tackle kids in the pit (at heavy shows where there should be a pit)? i didn't expect this to be a thread where a kid cries because of folks crashing up to the front at the end. face it pussy, it's a show, it's gonna happen. suck it up or don't go. |
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Posts: 5794 06/22/2009 8:11 PM Can't Get A Date |
just go to sbd. the shows are mixed for sound from the sbd. all the jerk stores are up at the rail. I used to go to the front then it became a hassle and i
have found you have a better time at sbd.
~Steve
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Posts: 2865 06/22/2009 8:29 PM Marc |
Red Rocks has good security for a GA show. Fox was good for a reserved show, they checked tickets everywhere so you wouldn't have random people moving up.
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Posts: 1589 06/22/2009 9:41 PM |
A Boston Stranger wrote: The jerk store called. They are running out of YOU! -My name is Mark- |
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Posts: 14526 06/23/2009 12:21 AM Now, Medium Kraut |
sbd +1
no dickheads. great sound. |
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