How are shows from behind the stage?

dbradley
dbradley Posts: 7
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Just scored two tickets behind the stage at MSG. Section 216. Is it worth it? How good or not good are shows from behind?
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  • willnyc
    willnyc ...nyc Posts: 131
    i was behind the stage night 2 at barclays in 13, not bad at all!
  • 63schoefflin
    63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    I love the view honestly. You are so much closer than most of the seats on the far end.
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  • Mignelli14
    Mignelli14 Posts: 626
    Don't quite get the bad rap for them. I've enjoyed those seats plenty
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    They are far better than standing outside and on the sidewalk! :rofl: Sorry. I couldn't resist.
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  • MUZIK
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  • EnjoyBeing
    EnjoyBeing Posts: 145
    It depends on the venue, but more often that not they are great seats. You are very close to the band and can get a cool view of the crowd reaction. The key is having speakers face that way. I believe PJ does put them back there.
  • Steve Barnabe
    Steve Barnabe Posts: 139
    deadendp said:

    They are far better than standing outside and on the sidewalk! :rofl: Sorry. I couldn't resist.

    .....which I'll be doing for Fenway if we don't get tickets. Done it for a bunch of shows....kind of fun.
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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    I will find out this tour because that's all I could pull up myself :lol:
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  • Vedd Hedd
    Vedd Hedd Posts: 4,631
    Like stated above...its always better to be in the building.
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,216
    dbradley said:

    Just scored two tickets behind the stage at MSG. Section 216. Is it worth it? How good or not good are shows from behind?

    Awesome. Way better than lower across the stage. Congrats. Enjoy.
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    nicknyr15 said:

    dbradley said:

    Just scored two tickets behind the stage at MSG. Section 216. Is it worth it? How good or not good are shows from behind?

    Awesome. Way better than lower across the stage. Congrats. Enjoy.
    But sound wise? I care more about sound than view.
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  • ajgdrums7814
    ajgdrums7814 Posts: 50
    Got 4 in Section 112 for MSG2. Anyone with experience in that section?
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    behind the stage in Raleigh... ive been wanting to do this for a while so im actually pretty excited!
  • MUZIK
    MUZIK Posts: 630
    ajgdrums7814 said:

    Got 4 in Section 112 for MSG2. Anyone with experience in that section?

    You'll be pretty much right on top of the stage just from the rear.

    Great seats, great sound.


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  • ajgdrums7814
    ajgdrums7814 Posts: 50
    MUZIK said:

    ajgdrums7814 said:

    Got 4 in Section 112 for MSG2. Anyone with experience in that section?

    You'll be pretty much right on top of the stage just from the rear.

    Great seats, great sound.


    That's awesome, thanks man. Can't wait for May.
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  • BV84003
    BV84003 Holt, MI Posts: 477
    SVRDhand13 said:

    nicknyr15 said:

    dbradley said:

    Just scored two tickets behind the stage at MSG. Section 216. Is it worth it? How good or not good are shows from behind?

    Awesome. Way better than lower across the stage. Congrats. Enjoy.
    But sound wise? I care more about sound than view.
    For London ON 2013, they had video screens facing the back as well as speakers. So the sound was great and you could look at the screens too if the back of everyone's heads wasn't an optimum view.
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  • offigo
    offigo Posts: 81
    I just got 2 for MSG 318 Barstools. So damn high but gonna take a chance.
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  • dbradley
    dbradley Posts: 7
    Okay, so it sounds like I should most definitely hang on to them. Would it be worth upgrading to a different section in the 200s that has a front-facing view? Or should I just stick with what I've got?
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,216
    dbradley said:

    Okay, so it sounds like I should most definitely hang on to them. Would it be worth upgrading to a different section in the 200s that has a front-facing view? Or should I just stick with what I've got?

    I'd say only on the side stage. Other than that I'd stick with those seats.
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    BV84003 said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    nicknyr15 said:

    dbradley said:

    Just scored two tickets behind the stage at MSG. Section 216. Is it worth it? How good or not good are shows from behind?

    Awesome. Way better than lower across the stage. Congrats. Enjoy.
    But sound wise? I care more about sound than view.
    For London ON 2013, they had video screens facing the back as well as speakers. So the sound was great and you could look at the screens too if the back of everyone's heads wasn't an optimum view.
    Okay thanks!
    offigo said:

    I just got 2 for MSG 318 Barstools. So damn high but gonna take a chance.

    That actually sounds fun to try
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