Sitting behind the Stage at an Arena Show

BB14304
BB14304 Posts: 1
edited July 2009 in The Porch
So, I managed to get tickets to Philly 2, but I'm in 323 behind the stage. I've been to lots of concerts, but I've never been behind a stage before. In fact, I've always looked back there and wondered, "Why would anyone want to sit behind the stage?" So tell me, what is it really like to watch a concert from behind the stage?
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  • Glorified2030
    Glorified2030 Posts: 138
    its pretty cool, you get a different perspective, and get a great look at matt cameron!!! also pearl jam in the past has turned around and played a few songs for the people behind the stage!
  • Bravejamriot
    Bravejamriot Posts: 217
    I am behind the stage too. We will get a nice view of their asses ;)
  • thefixer420
    thefixer420 Toronto, ON Posts: 54
    I really don't know if this is an end stage event to be honest. My receipt says center stage. I'm calling to find out.
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  • GivenToJam88
    GivenToJam88 NJ Posts: 1,187
    im sure there will be a last kiss played for you guys
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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,545
    JakeG wrote:
    im sure there will be a last kiss played for you guys

    Ooooohhhh, low blow.
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,994
    BB14304 wrote:
    So, I managed to get tickets to Philly 2, but I'm in 323 behind the stage. I've been to lots of concerts, but I've never been behind a stage before. In fact, I've always looked back there and wondered, "Why would anyone want to sit behind the stage?" So tell me, what is it really like to watch a concert from behind the stage?

    I was behind the stage at Reading 2004. If you've never been to a PJ show, I think it would suck. But as someone who has been to a couple at that point, it was actually a cool new perspective.
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  • jets521
    jets521 Posts: 804
    i sat behind the stage in upper level for Philly 05.....I loved it

    sound was not an issue and it was an awesome perspective and all the guys turn around to play individually at varous points.

    just consider youself lucky to be in the building! its still gonna be a great show
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  • starmap3333
    starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    edited July 2009
    Sat behind the stage at MSG twice, seats were awesome, sound was fine. I'm behind the stage for Friday night and in a luxury box for Saturday (assuming it happens). Don't listen to the "have fun with last kiss" comments. Then again, I guess I don;t care if I ever lock eyes with Eddie, but I did that too in row 2 in Hamilton in '05. It's good to see them from every angle over time I've found. Never a bad seat in the house! :)

    EDIT: A lot of the fun for me is watching the crowd... from behind the stage, you can see the mass of people and it's quite a sight...
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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    I was behind the stage for an MSG show in '98

    The view was good...no complaints

    Except for the girl who kept getting up and walking by us every 3 mins

    I told her "This is the last time Im moving!"
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  • thefixer420
    thefixer420 Toronto, ON Posts: 54
    Here's what's on my receipt:

    PEARL JAM
    OCT 28 2009 at 07:30pm
    Wachovia Spectrum Center Stage

    Can someone explain why it says center stage if it is not center stage???
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  • preble69
    preble69 Posts: 135
    you will be really close to the band. these tickets are underrated in my opinion. sat there for MSG once WOW. better then sitting on the other side of the arena
  • Prioronfire22
    Prioronfire22 Posts: 393
    at least you get to go, and hear the music, good enough. For day 1 chicago i have TC seats but day 2 i just have a single in the upper deck with the "normal people".
  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,042
    meczynsj wrote:
    Here's what's on my receipt:

    PEARL JAM
    OCT 28 2009 at 07:30pm
    Wachovia Spectrum Center Stage

    Can someone explain why it says center stage if it is not center stage???

    I thought you were calling them. I was excited, first logical post I had seen all day.
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  • thefixer420
    thefixer420 Toronto, ON Posts: 54
    I'm calling again...on hold with customer service, not a ticket agent this time.
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  • RiddledWithMetaphors
    RiddledWithMetaphors Posts: 147
    Out of the 23 shows I have been to, I sat behind the stage at MSG and the Spectrum in '03. By far two of the best Pearl Jam experience for me.
  • FANnCA
    FANnCA Posts: 107
    never sat behind the stage for PJ but was behind stage for U2 once and thought is was fine. sound was really good and we where closer to the stage then if we would have been on the floor. and most bands that have this set up are aware and will turn around a few times during the show. PJ usually plays at least one song to the people in the back and Ed is always looking back there during the show.
  • washed in black
    washed in black Posts: 900
    my 10c number usually puts me at the back of the floor. i just picked up a pair of lowers behind the stage this morning, so i will have an extra pair for friday night.

    i've only sit behind the stage once before, first row at the meadowlands for u2. the seats were incredibly close with a great view, much better than the view of the back of heads i usually have from the back of the floor since i'm 'height challenged". i won't want to be at the back of the floor for both the 28th & 30th and see pretty much nothing, so unless i win the lottery, i'll probably opt for the seats behind the stage that night.
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  • lucien2020
    lucien2020 Posts: 15
    I've sat behind the stage quite a few times now, mostly for Springsteen. I would rather sit there than across the arena looking straight on. You get to see a ton of stuff you don't see from the front. Like the bands interaction with the crowd, each other and the stage crew. I got to see Springsteen calling audibles and Max Weinberg having to change out a snare drum mid song. it's definately a different experience, I hope you all enjoy it, I will be behind the stage for Philly night 2.
  • starmap3333
    starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    looks like one of the SIDES will be behind the stage :)

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