Topic: venue thread?

[razorboy]

hi all,

first post here... this isn't a technical question, but i was wondering if there was a thread or database somewhere that offered information on venues in regards to security, policies, sweet spots, past experiences, etc. i'm going to be taping next month, and i'm torn between a milwaukee show at the pabst theater or a chicago show, which may be at a brand-new venue (lincoln hall).

i would assume a brand-new venue (show in question would be the first one there ever) would be more of a challenge security-wise, and sound would be a bit of a wild card. with that in mind, how is the pabst in milwaukee?

thanks for your help,
john

[rastasean]

http://taperssection.com/index.php/board,32.0.html

also try the team boards.

[razorboy]

sorry - welcome to the idiot newbie

[Belexes]

Venue thread is further down on the page.

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,69709.0.html

Pabst just has ticket takers and very limited security.  Just a matter of securing a nice seat and pulling a good tape from the floor of the theater.  It's one of my favorite venues to see a concert.

[razorboy]

cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?

[acidjack]

cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?

I would repost in the venue thread with the name of the venue in title - actually, more specifically, see if there is an existing relatively new thread and post there.

Also, another thing to keep in mind is that discussion of "stealth" recording methods - including such things as security procedures like patdowns, can be a sensitive subject on here.  If you want that type of information, it's best to invite people to send you a PM (private message) or email in your post. 

Things like the general attitude of security (i.e., are they ball busting about everything) and whether or not they will, say, give you a hard time about setting up an open taping setup like a mic stand is of course fine.

[Belexes]

cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?

That'll mean the balcony will not be open.  Pabst won't pull seats out, at least I don't think they do.  Get there when doors open and stake out your seat, center, halfway back on the floor.

The nice thing about a GA show is you may be able to move if you get some chatty neighbors.

[razorboy]

understood - thanks again guys.

[robotaper]

I've taped at the Pabst from the 6th row DFC.  Anywhere from that approximate location back 5 or 6 rows should sound pretty nice.  Hope your tapes turned out good.

[cottle]

cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?

Isn't this the girl from Mazzy Star?  I had no idea she was still making music/touring.  I sure hope she comes to NC.  One of the most intriguing artists of the early/mid 90's, IMO.

[cottle]

^Nevermind, looks like ATL is the best I could hope for.  Don't think I have the time/money for a trip to ATL in October.