thank god for the van buren! great downtown location, beautiful space, great sound, and room to move. i can finally see mid-size acts in a space that is worthy of their talent. easy in, easy out, not a bad place to stand. every angle is a good angle. i even picked up a few tickets for another show at their box office. saved me a few bucks in service fees. winning.
i've been long tired of over-sold shows with crappy sound at other phoenix venues of this size. the van buren is the answer to my musical prayers. i have no doubt this place will a staple of downtown and it will inspire the continued development of the area.