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Originally Posted by defcon
I guess I have to compare everything to SPAC. It's not bad in and of itself. I just enjoy the whole experience -- the stay, tailgating, post show bars, etc. If, on the other hand, you're looking for an in-and-out, wham bam thank you ma'am show, no problems.
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That argument, I get. While I've never been to SPAC or Alpine or the Gorge (the whole venue wars between people on these boards is REALLY annoying, btw) I would think those aren't really comparisons to venues like Charlotte, Raleigh or any other typical outdoor venue situated near metro areas. They're not destination venues for people who venture from other places so much. So I get that the experience of attending a show at those venues is different. But as for your experience with the staff, that doesn't really seem to be a big venue issue, but a more common one. As for Epic shows, I go to 2-3 DMB shows a year and maybe my expectations are tempered because I've never been to a show I didn't enjoy, anywhere. But I've never looked at one of those other venues and their setlists and go 'Man, did we got shafted in Charlotte'.
I'm sure the experience of going to one of those shows could be pretty stellar as an experience (my wife and I are going to the Gorge one day.. that's all there is to it) but your original statement just made it sound like its a shitty venue and not really worth going to, and I couldn't disagree more.
No offense to you of course, it's just how it came across to me and I could be way off base. You are certainly entitled to your opinion on it whether I'm right, wrong or just really opinionated and defensive!!
I love my little 'hometown' venue and feel its had more than its fair share of special shows over the years. First full Flecktones guest appearance, Herbie Hancock and TR (rare back then) guesting in 98, a wonderful old school setlist in 03. Rarities and unique arrangements scattered throughout. I look forward to this show every year. I'd take the Pepsi challenge with any other comparable venue inthe country!!! lol.