I love music and being entertained, but I've never been a concert goer--the person that sits in front of a computer waiting in a virtual line desperately trying to acquire coveted expensive tickets.
So this whole "lifestyle" and "culture" of concert-going is a direct influence by my young adult sons. They are to blame...I mean...get the credit for exposing me to these experiences.
As a relative homebody and someone who doesn't love crowds, I love to complain & grumble, but honestly though, I still had a great time at these concerts and making memories with The Huz and my Sons are the absolute best things in life. And I'm so very thankful. With that being said, here's my Yelp Review for The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall:
So as their name reveals, there are two types of concert venues at this iconic venue...the Auditorium and the Expo Hall.
The
Auditorium is assigned seating and I would assume every view is
decent...some closer and better depending on your ticket price but for
the most part, you can see the stage. The particular concert we attended
(Miku) was super fun. Even though everyone was standing and dancing, it
didn't feel chaotic. It was just a good time. This is my chosen venue
and if it was just what I was reviewing, I would've added an extra star.
The Expo Hall is a whole 'nother beast. It is a standing room,
first-come-first-position. So, you're in line for hours just for a
chance at a decent spot which is standard practice, I know, for many
concerts. There's VIP and quick line guests that pay extra to be let in
first. There are no outside restrooms in the venue, so hopefully you are
with friends or family so you can find a restroom somewhere, like fast
food restaurants in the area or whatever other restroom hacks out there
people might be gatekeeping. Once inside the Expo Hall, you file in to
get your standing spot. And hopefully you don't have to use the restroom
because it is too much of a hassle to leave your spot. You might get
jostled around, people might get in front of you...things happen.
Incidents
that happened during our concert (Yoasobi) that I personally witnessed
(who knows what other things happened I didn't see): there was hostile
interactions between a lady & a group that was trying to find their
place forward--basically, what was firmly communicated was "you guys
better know people, if you don't get out & keep it moving"--another
incident of someone trying to go forward and someone saying, "nope, not
on my watch", someone behind me fainting (it was hot & who knows
what the reasons are), and an almost physical altercation with pushing
involved because someone was trying to move forward again (thank
goodness this was diffused quickly). It's so crowded and people are
pushed up on each other that security or paramedics would have a hard
time getting through. My anxiety was not doing well. As a short person,
my visibility for the stage was severely hindered. I wish that there
were different levels to the floor, maybe sectioned off so it doesn't
feel so suffocating? I don't know. If you have a tendency to have
claustrophobia or have it full-blown, I don't recommend the Expo Hall.
Either way, this type of venue is not my cup of tea and now I know I
would avoid it in the future. The more you know...
Overall,
concerts are a culture. And for the most part people know what they're
getting into. Wishing everyone a good time, and please be safe. XO
We also went to an Ado Concert at The Peacock Theater which was a fun time as well. This particular venue I do love.
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