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PinkZepLoveChildPinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
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Trying to decide between MSG night 2 and Fenway night 1. I've never been to Fenway before so not sure which venue to go to. May go to both if possible but if you had to choose...
‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
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  • droptheleash9droptheleash9 Posts: 1,435
    If cost is no option, then I'd say MSG (and that is coming from a Bostonian). Outside of the sphere, red rocks, and the gorge, I'm not sure there's an arena/amphitheater I'd rather see this band at more than MSG. Objectively, Fenway has worse acoustics and even "good" seats are further away than what you'll get in a bad seat at MSG. That said, Fenway is going to be a much easier ticket to get.
  • Pgarvey104Pgarvey104 Posts: 53
    They both have their advantages and disadvantages.

    MSG
    lots of history there
    band tends to bring it
    manhattan is fun 
    sound is great
    but it’s indoors

    fenway
    some people find it to be special 
    depending on seats you can be VERY far from the action
    eddie loves the cubs and loves the Red Sox because of their similar “bad luck” for 86 years or so
    weather could be a factor
    some people hate ballpark shows 
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  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Posts: 3,024
    I mean, I'd pick MSG 100 out of 100 times.  Fenway was cool the first time(and I'll have gone six times by the end of the year) but nothing beats an arena show and MSG is pretty much the mecca. It'll certainly be easier to get into Fenway, but if $$ isn't an option, go to MSG
  • IamNotMichaelIamNotMichael Posts: 111
    If traveling I would say MSG in case of rain.
  • AlaGAlaG Posts: 976
    A concert on Fenway on a nice day can be a good time. The sound in the field boxes imo is better than most outdoor venues. I wouldn't pay $10 to sit under the roof in the grandstands though. Sound there has been noticeably 1000x worse just walking back to get a beer.
  • JR86440JR86440 Posts: 742
    Arena shows over ballparks ALL. DAY. LONG. Not even close
  • P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 930
    MSG for sure.  Fenway would be fun if you have GA.
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,870
    Fenway has the CELEBRATION of the band feel, more people in town,  merch is crazier.....but for overall concert, Arena...MSG 
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,435
    Fenway N2 2016 > Any show in NY since the great 2010 show. 

    Just sayin!
  • The Camaros HoodThe Camaros Hood Posts: 464
    edited February 23
    PJNB said:
    Fenway N2 2016 > Any show in NY since the great 2010 show. 

    Just sayin!

    I landed 2nd row, center through that lottery within the lottery. Maybe the best show out of my 19, I have ever seen. Magical ✨
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  • PinkZepLoveChildPinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    Wow, that's amazing. How does the lottery within the lottery work?
    ‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
  • PinkZepLoveChildPinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    Looking like MSG is the way to go. I've already seen them there and it was amazing but was wondering about Fenway. New experience vs a place I've been to already. 
    ‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
  • PinkZepLoveChildPinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    Thanks for all the comments :) 

    ‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
  • The Camaros HoodThe Camaros Hood Posts: 464
    PinkZepLoveChild said:
    Wow, that's amazing. How does the lottery within the lottery work?
    I don't think they do that any longer. Fenway now has a pit for GA.
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,435
    The Camaros Hood said:
    PJNB said:
    Fenway N2 2016 > Any show in NY since the great 2010 show. 

    Just sayin!

    I landed 2nd row, center through that lottery within the lottery. Maybe the best show out of my 19, I have ever seen. Magical ✨

    Amazing! That was the loudest I have heard a crowd singing Nothingman in all of my shows. 
  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Posts: 3,024
    Night 2 in 2016 was for sure the best Fenway show they've done. Hoping they will top it this summer. 
  • dunewalldunewall Posts: 75
    Never seen them in either location but I would trade my Fenway GA tix for MSG in a heartbeat if I could make the days work this year (which I can't)

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  • PinkZepLoveChildPinkZepLoveChild Posts: 14
    I have grand stand seats for Fenway so I guess those aren't so great. Decided to definitely go to MSG night 2 but will possibly sell Fenway. May upgrade them if I can. 
    ‘Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there”
  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,275
    MSG all day, every day….twice on Sunday.
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,171
    I found MSG to be overrated, but that is just one Masshole's opinion. 
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,123
    I loved Fenway.  Saw the 8/7/16 show and it was awesome.  Especially cool to be on the field.  But I would take MSG all day because it's inside and weather is not a factor.  But as a one-timer, I'm so glad I made it to Fenway for a show.  Great memories.
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  • Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 102
    MSG by a country mile
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,466
    JimmyV said:
    I found MSG to be overrated, but that is just one Masshole's opinion. 
    Now that they re-did it, it's a little too 'boooooshhie' for rock and roll. Agreed. Not a masshole ;) 
  • yosiyosi Posts: 3,037
    Fenway in ‘16 was pretty excellent when I was pretty close up. Mediocre in ‘18 when I was further back. 

    MSG even when the sets aren’t the TOP, the atmosphere is still unbeatable. 
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,171
    yosi said:
    Fenway in ‘16 was pretty excellent when I was pretty close up. Mediocre in ‘18 when I was further back. 

    MSG even when the sets aren’t the TOP, the atmosphere is still unbeatable. 
    This is true. That crowd in 2022 was amazing. 
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  • SHZASHZA Posts: 3,933
    MSG not even close 
  • jimjam1982jimjam1982 Posts: 1,429
    MSG experience was unrivaled. 

    Stadium set lists usually the best though.
  • pearljimmypearljimmy Posts: 2
    yosi said:
    Fenway in ‘16 was pretty excellent when I was pretty close up. Mediocre in ‘18 when I was further back. 

    MSG even when the sets aren’t the TOP, the atmosphere is still unbeatable. 
    I was curious as to your opinion on Tickets in TURFB5 row 19.  They look like good seats on map but I have a feeling it will be pretty far back.  I will admit I'm spoiled and like really good tickets. I will be traveling from Texas so I'm not certain if I should sell my tickets and try for different venue.
  • brookelilybrookelily Posts: 238
    I’m from Pittsburgh, actually have seen the band at both venues.  I loved both Fenway shows I was at, but nothing compares to the Garden.

    the energy the crowd gives the band and vice versa, is just different.  Special 
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  • JojoRiceJojoRice Posts: 4,287
    Do both if you can!  Otherwise, I'd lean towards MSG. 
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