How to Rock Out in North Carolina
There are as many places to see a live show in Charlotte as there are to buy a cd of the band. These places are spread far and wide, Uptown to University area and South End to S. Tryon. But it’s not about the area you go that makes a difference, it’s about the place. You can see the same band in each of the venues and come away with a different perception of the feel and the music of the band. Which venue you chose for which band makes all the difference.The biggest and most well-known venue for live music is Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (oftentimes called by its former name Blockbuster Pavilion). This venue can seat 19,500 people to see some of the biggest names in the music business. The Amphitheater is known for festivals and stars, such as Ozzfest, Brooks and Dunn, Santana, James Taylor, and the Lilith Fair. That’s the good news. The seating? The lawn tickets are the cheapest, and the best bet- if the screens are working. The music is the same volume in the lawn as they are under the cover, and usually the video screens display the performance on stage. But don’t expect the audience around you on the lawn to be as in to the band as you are- most sit and chill (however at the End of Summer Weenie Roast, though blankets are clearly marked on entrance rules as an allow, any blankets to that show were denied). Under the roof, in the seats, fans don’t use the seats they paid for- they came to have a good time at the show. Mosh pits are forbidden at this venue (and every other one in Charlotte), and security prominently stands guard to make sure the audience doesn’t get hurt. Despite the expensive prices for food and beverage, many concert goers manage to have a good time, and enjoy the show no matter where they are sitting. The music must be worth it, though, to attend this venue, or the show just won’t be as good with all of the negative aspects. Check your ticket to see if it includes parking.
On the web: http://www.verizonwirelessamphitheater.com/charlotte/
Just off of I-85 at I-485. Follow signs on Highway 29 (University) to Pavilion Blvd, and follow parking personnel.
Comments
boo
(Guest)
(Guest)
01/21/2009
dude charlotte is fcken wack. nothing like california.
Just Me
(Guest)
(Guest)
12/09/2008
I moved to Charlotte from Denver. Apparently I was really spoiled with the fantastic music scene there. I can name 6 of my favorite concert venues without thinking about it (not to mention all the ones I either hadn't been to yet, or just didn't really like) here in Charlotte, there seems to be an acute shortage of concert venues. A city with 1.6 million people and there hasn't been an outcry for more good live music? I have to wait weeks before someone I like comes here. I can recall multiple occasions where I had to choose which band I liked better because they were playing on the same night...
dj
(Guest)
(Guest)
10/04/2007
yeah i definately pit all the time at any venue i go to
i pit at warped tour at verizon and at tremont and any other venue
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