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| - Wow, what a change of pace here. This used to be my favorite venue in NC. I love to support local music, but this Saturday felt more like a Live Nation experience. Extremely long line getting in the door, not the friendliest of staff, waaaaay oversold and overpriced beers.
Such an amazing act on stage, Oteil and friends, literally an allstar band of funk/blues/rock. Regrettably I spent over 30 minutes in line waiting for the show because they only had 1 door open. Once I got inside I came to realize there was literally no where for me to see the show. WTF? The entire main concert area was packed to the gills, no getting through. The side bar area was packed as well. Plus, over there, everyone was talking and you couldn't hear the band well. I then spent 30 minutes waiting to pay $8 for a beer. The last time I went to The Underground over by the Fillmore I was thinking, why isn't this show at the Neighborhood Theatre. Now I am kind of ambivalent on the matter.
I'll be back if they pull the right bands, but I certainly don't call this place home anymore and won't be recommending it to out of towners.
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