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| - after Nita's bowed out, marquee stepped in to take most medium-sized shows, and i have to say as much as i loved nita's i like the marquee.
formerly the grand river opry (or something), they tore out the seats, so it's one huge, open floor right up to the stage. the floor slants movie theater style, so you get a good view, even if you're short and are too grossed out by the thought of being mashed between a couple of sweaty kids to go near the front.
one big bar in the lobby area, and if the show's big enough, a couple of bar carts in the outside area, a bar right next to the stage, and even a beer tub or two if it's a REALLY crowded show.
yes, parking is a bitch. DO NOT think you're the first person who has thought of parking in the nearby private lots or in the apartment complex down the way - you're not, and you will either be towed, ticketed or broken into, or all of the above. parking is only $5 (could be worse), and you can get close if you go early enough. if not, you will have to park across the bridge, so keep that in mind if it's hot, you're wearing heels, etc.
your best bet is to have a friend (or your mom - just because i'm 26 doesn't mean mom can't take me to shows, ha ha) drop you off. yes, you will be searched - bag and shoes.
pretty much any band you'll actually want to see will come here, so don't do anything stupid like sass the security, the bartenders or get in a fight, cause you will get 86-ed. but, that's just lame behavior anyway.
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