Joshua Wrye

Review of Citizens Business Bank ARENA

Not a bad place for a small, local arena that pull...

Not a bad place for a small, local arena that pulls in some decent shows here and there. For the most part, you'll find this arena hosts some pretty dismal shows, but for the price you can't beat a night out and... it's close. Closer than Honda, closer than Staples Center, closer than Verizon, etc., etc.

When you get inside the arena, it looks half-way decent, but it seems to lack the finishing touches that larger arenas have. When you're seated it feels (and looks) like they forgot to paint the cement walls so you kind of feel like you're in a prison. I sat NEXT to some box seats and took a peak in - they're not bad, but nothing compared to the larger arena accommodations.

My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing a horse show (yes, a horse show) that we were able to get free tickets for and it wasn't all that bad (if you like that sort of thing). For the show, the crowd was small and very respectful of the event and the atmosphere. The employees were friendly at the snack counters and, as you might expect, the price of beer and nachos cost more than the ticket to get into the show!

Overall, CBB Arena is a great place for a cheap show as long as you're not looking for the glitz and glamor that comes with larger arenas. But hey, you saved on gas, right? Go get an extra beer!