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| - One time, this place held a very special part in my heart. One time. Since then, I have a ton of sour grapes lying around, and US Airways is a continuous reminder of "what used to be"...
~What to Do~
Evidently US Airways has the best act recruiter in the state, because they get and retain all the biggest acts for musical events...and I mean the biggest acts. They of course, are the sports home to the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers...They also hold periodic local events throughout the year.
~The Good~
Hey, even before the renovations they did to the place 6 or so years ago, it was a fun cookie-cutter NBA stadium that fit the city's needs. Seats around the stadium all have good sight-lines, nothing obstructs views. The stadium has the ability to be switched into a hockey rink, basketball court, football field, and concert venue at any given time. It is considered the main entertainment venue in Central Phoenix due to the high-end acts provided there, and varieties of activities.
~The Bad~
Well, back to my sour grapes. I loved my Roadrunners hockey, and after the team left, the complex never took down all the Runners' signage...I was left with consistent reminders of my now defunct team for a good 4+ YEARS AFTER they left. Who is so lazy, as to not take down signage like that? Also, the acoustics in the place are not even 1/10th that of Jobing . com Arena....their music system and acoustical layout FAR exceeds that of US Airways...yet they get all the big acts because the scheduler definitely knows who they need to know....Also, the food stands suck. Really lame food. Once again, 1/10th as good as Jobing's wide variety.
~The Down Low~
Its generic to the core. I hold some great memories of America West....I still call it America West... Just like most locals will call Chase Field "BOB". It reminds me consistently of what used to be, all the great teams and fun times....I don't see any fun times at this place these days. They need to overhaul the amenities and provide us better quality product (both on the court and in the food areas). I probably will come to see the Rattlers play, but thats about it...I will eat outstide the arena, because the food is better and cheaper. Simple to the point. 3 stars for gigs they put on, seating arrangements, and local amenities. I miss the 90's....those were good times here... blah.
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