Mike Thomas

Review of Town Hall and Symphony Hall Bi...

overzealous stewarding for pop/rock concert- they ...

overzealous stewarding for pop/rock concert- they were stopping photography by climbing in front of people (blocking their view) - get into the 21st century!
stopping people re-entering the seating during songs - OK it is more polite for people to avoid this but we were listening to popular music not at the opera.
During a summer's evening there is still natural light coming through the blinds and the venue stays too light (for my concert going taste)
Overall these factors contributed to a sedate atmosphere.
Viewing lines from the Circle (row F) were brilliant. Similar ball park size as great music venues like Newcastle City Hall or Shepherds Bush Empire - but way behind in terms of atmosphere.
The concert we attended (Suzanne Vega) was "5 star" for her performance and song writing - shame about the gentrified atmosphere.