Concert seat choices

[enrosenzweig]

I’m looking at tickets to an upcoming concert and have no idea to which to choose (I’m used to going to far smaller venues without set seating). Most of what I would intuitively think are good seats seem to be taken. Does anybody have any insights into the options here?



Green = orchestra
Red = balcony

 

[jwin615]

Jealous.
Front balcony would be my choice at this point.

 

[enrosenzweig]

Awesome, thanks! Also, I just realized this thread probably belongs in the Breakroom, oops...

 

[Gordo]

I always like to get as close to the soundguy as possible.

 

[KR Sound]

I always enjoy front row balcony for most seated events including baseball games. Otherwise, as long as I’m in a location where it sounds good I’m happy.

 

[szukalski]

I always like to get as close to the soundguy as possible.

This is the correct choice. Unless it's a tiny gig and the FOH engineer is Bob the barman.

If it's a smaller seated gig, then 7-10 rows back is pretty good. Don't have to bend your neck all night, and you get good vision.

Avoid being under any balconies.

 

[Feral Feline]

Depends on the band.

For example: most Jazz trios, the piano will be stage right then bass and drums (*or drums & bass).
Whatever side the bass player is usually on, I'll pick that side. Usually I like stage left, but sometimes you just don't know what the stage plot will be like...




This band, for instance, usually had the bass player situated stage right:

Pic from a TalkBass thread

 

[Coda]

I’m usually GA only gigs…and I like to be in front of the guitar…

 

[Gordo]

I've been nearly killed to death being in the beam of too many guitar cabs. Anyone from the Winnipeg area remember The Pumps? Loudest bar band I've ever heard. A cranked Hiwatt in a bar setting. Seriously great guitar sound though.