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| - When it comes to concerts, there's one thing that really gets me...the crowd. I hate being cramped into a small confined area at a small venue or lost in a sea of random strangers at a large one. The Fillmore is the perfect size, and allows those who want to rush the stage an up close and personal experience while others can hang out at the back and not worry about getting jostled or moshed about, but still get that intimate experience.
We've attended two shows at The Fillmore so far, and have tickets to attend another show in February. Parking isn't too bad, as there are several larger lots that are not far from the venue at all (next to that weird diner across the street.) The venue itself is perfectly sized, where it's not too big where you're squinting to see the band on stage and not too small where the entire general admission area turns into a hectic mosh pit. As I said, my wife and I like to hang out towards the back away from the crazys where we can relax and get lost in the music without having to worry about getting kicked in the head from a crowd surfer.
The prices for tickets is pretty reasonable, so no complaints there. Of course I will complain about the price of beverages (beer and water both) but that's to be expected at any venue...they will always gouge consumers at the concession stand where they can make the most profit. I also have to say that the rest rooms are ample with plenty of room, and they stayed clean throughout the show. Kudos to whoever keeps going in there to maintain them.
All in all, The Fillmore is a great way to see some of your favorite bands. We've seen New Found Glory, Alkaline Trio and Yellowcard here so far...none of these bands are slouches and have some national appeal. The fact that The Fillmore is large enough to comfortably accommodate fans while not cramming said fans into a tight area goes to show why it is a superior venue for crooning along with some of your favorites. I just recommend becoming a camel and stocking up some water in your hump before going in, or expect to pay $8 for a cup of water.
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