Saw Jane's Addiction here tonight.
We got the VIP tickets for like an extra five bucks, which gave us access to a small less crowded section off to the right of the stage, four drink tickets, and we didn't have to wait in line to get in. And we used none of that. Ok, we didn't wait in line, but the drink tickets went unused, and we had friends that found a good spot in front of the stage. Besides, they had alot of video and lights and dancers and such that couldn't be seen from the VIP section anyhow...
The venue is kind of nice. It sounds great, although I didn't go home with the ringing in my ears like most loud rock shows. We arrived late, so we missed the opening act, oh darn. But it was pretty packed when we got there, and the line for beer and wine was at least two hundred people deep each, hence the unused drink tickets. But first, you have to stand in the ID check line to get approved for the other lines.
We got there and basically bee lined straight for the stage, and they went on in just a few minutes, so I can't give a complete tour of the place. I was looking around for some food, didn't see any. I did see some unrelated vendors there. Kinda like when you go see a free movie at McCarren Park, and they'll sell you a taco, a beer, and a cell phone contract. Same thing here, but no tacos, I looked.
Overall, not the worst music venue in NY, that would be Terminal 5, but of course not the best. Felt like we were at Lalapaloza for like an hour and a half, and my feet are still killin' me. Wear comfortable shoes, the ground a bit hard. Anyway, a good show, great location(my old hood, I don't miss them hipsters), and plenty of amazing restaurants and bars in the neighborhood if you want to get there early. I'd personally recomend The Burger Guru, Vinnies Pizza, Crif Dog, Surf Bar, An Nhau, Trix, Teddy's, etc, etc, ok if it's in Williamsburg, it's usually good... read more