How much does the venue impact the quality of the show?

[millerjustin]

i have to to assume this is a rhetorical question????

Capitol Theatre is simply the best place you will see ANY band. 

[Jeff Murray]

If the sound sucks, like the Electric Factory in Philly it can ruin a show.  I saw the Afghan Whigs there last summer and the sound was so muddy it just killed the vibe. 

[My Morning Tube top]

Venues where I have seen MMJ
1. The Greek L.A. Side riser seats are awful, but at least they have video screens. Volume way too low, too many rich people living in the surrounding hills.
2. Pantages   Beautiful venue. Way too hot on the balcony. I should have used the tickets on the back row of the floor, that I gave to my son and wife. Wasn't going to make my buddy hang out with one of them.
3. Sant Barbara Bowl   The loudest night show I have seen there. A-list facility. Watch a great band, the beach is visible, and the sun goes down.
4. The Gibson L.A.  Could be great, but half empty, and buttload of tech problems. Strangest set list I have ever seen. I think it might be one of the shows Jim has referred to as an off night.
5. Wiltern. If ever a band and venue were meant to co-exhist, this is it. Phenomenal venue, great sound. 100% proof that a venue can improve a show.( The band and it's setlist mght make this observation a bit subjective.)

Great LA breakdown of venues. The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

[walterfredo]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well. 

[Crispy]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

[jaye]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

I agree!  Although the pit is pretty good too. 

[Mahgeetah34]

Im not entirely decided on if it is indeed the venue that could impact the show or not.

Last year, I seen Dr. Dog at War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville. I was in the front row and the sound was terrible. You couldn't make out much of their lyrics although they put on a good show. Every MMJ show I've been to has been in the front row and its amazing.

I seen Jack White front row at Track 29 in Chattanooga and was one of the best shows of the year. I then seen him for night one at the Ryman and I wasn't a fan of it, but I was seated mid-floor. However, the best show that I've ever seen was the Fleet Foxes at the Ryman!

[Shug]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

[Crispy]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

[Penny Lane]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

"Excuse me, do NOT put your hands on my husband.."

[Crispy]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

"Excuse me, do NOT put your hands on my husband.."

 
Then there was the "I will kick your motherfucking ASS!" part. 

[headhunter]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

"Excuse me, do NOT put your hands on my husband.."

Oh yeah, that Mrs. HH is not just another pretty face.

If any of you good looking ladies out there want to put your hands on her husband, just ask her permission first!

                    

[FiddleCastro]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

"Excuse me, do NOT put your hands on my husband.."

Oh yeah, that Mrs. HH is not just another pretty face.

If any of you good looking ladies out there want to put your hands on her husband, just ask her permission first!

                  

Haldon also layed a verbal smackdown on someone!

[Fully]

The second level rail spot at the Wiltern one of my best spots ever as far as connecting with the music!

my go-to spot at the wiltern as well.

Now everybody's going to go there! 

That's a good thing.  Jacket Forum Assholes need to totally own that spot and not let any jerks who didn't wait in line for hours  try to shove their way in partway through the show.  Power in numbers!

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

"Excuse me, do NOT put your hands on my husband.."

Oh yeah, that Mrs. HH is not just another pretty face.

If any of you good looking ladies out there want to put your hands on her husband, just ask her permission first!

                  

Haldon also layed a verbal smackdown on someone!

mahg33ta's comment to the the girl from MSG was my favorite smackdown.

[LD]

Having an over-the-top show starts with the venue, but for me there are so many other variables that play into it.  I can think of 3 shows where EVERYTHING was near if not perfect for me.  My best experiences have been at the Fillmore in San Fran.  The venue itself has so much history that you believe you are going back in time the minute you walk into the place.  The photos of artists who played there in the past along with their concert posters decorating the walls, one could literally spend hours just walking around taking in all that history!  I was so mesmerized the first time I went there and boy, if the walls could talk.....You are greeted by cool people who really want you there.....Their signature of giving out apples as you enter and free limited music posters at the end of the show is another  thing that definitely sets this place a part for me.  My experience seeing The Black Crowes on several runs is most people are on the same page and want the same experience.  You rarely see security unless they have to make their presence known.  And security does not hassle anyone if they want to openly smoke.  Having good vibes,  good people around on the same page, not feeling like security is watching you,  abundance of musical history, and  great music experiences with a band you love, makes this place one of my all time favorites.  I am hoping the Crowes will play there at the end of 2013 and I would like to see MMJ play there again!!!

[millerjustin]

Brooklyn was perhaps the wost concert I've ever seen. And it had NOTHING to do with the band.

couldn't agree more, and it was a hometown show for me.

totally agree.  standing on blue asphalt that I surmise covers a former toxic waste site does not make for a decent vibe.

hugely contrasted with other outdoor venues like Mann Center and MPP.

Hey Jacket - how's about SPAC is Saratoga Springs this Summer?????

[jaye]

My best experiences have been at the Fillmore in San Fran. 

The Fillmore is great.  It's so comfortable and easy to get to.  Love the free posters!

And (sounding like a broken record ) my favorite medium sized Bay Area venue is the Fox Theater in Oakland.  It's gorgeous, the main floor is tiered like the Wiltern, there are many bars with no lines, clean bathrooms etc. 

MMJ 3 NIGHTS AT THE FOX NEXT FALL!!!  On a weekend please.    

[johnnYYac]

Man, I'd love for them to come back to State Theatre In Portland, ME. 2010 was such a great show and I really dig the joint.  GA floor, tiered. GA seats behind and in the balcony. Bars with great view of the show. I've also seen DBT and M. Ward there. A sweet little venue.

[rincon2]

Man, I'd love for them to come back to State Theatre In Portland, ME. 2010 was such a great show and I really dig the joint.  GA floor, tiered. GA seats behind and in the balcony. Bars with great view of the show. I've also seen DBT and M. Ward there. A sweet little venue.

DBT? Just finished watching Secret to a Happy Ending about 10 minutes ago.

[MrWhippy]

I hear that! Y'all shoulda seen mr. and mrs. headhunter go to town on an unfortunate girl who tried such a thing at Port Chester.

"Excuse me, do NOT put your hands on my husband.."

Oh yeah, that Mrs. HH is not just another pretty face.

If any of you good looking ladies out there want to put your hands on her husband, just ask her permission first!

                  

Haldon also layed a verbal smackdown on someone!

mahg33ta's comment to the the girl from MSG was my favorite smackdown.

Mrs. Headhunter going off on that woman at PC was a thing of beauty for sure.

My dear Flake also had a great one with his response to the very drunk woman trying to schmooze her way onto the rail at PC:  "Don't make eye contact with me, I'm not engaging with you."