MSG vs Fenway

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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,068
    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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  • Wolf359
    Wolf359 Posts: 102
    MSG by a country mile
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,978
    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 ;) 
  • yosi
    yosi NYC Posts: 3,180
    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. 
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane

  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,611
    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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  • SHZA
    SHZA St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 4,315
    MSG not even close 
  • jimjam1982
    jimjam1982 AZ Posts: 1,471
    MSG experience was unrivaled. 

    Stadium set lists usually the best though.
  • pearljimmy
    pearljimmy 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.
  • brookelily
    brookelily Bethel Park, PA Posts: 240
    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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  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,554
    Do both if you can!  Otherwise, I'd lean towards MSG. 
    "I got memories, I got shit"
  • yosi
    yosi NYC Posts: 3,180
    pearljimmy said:
    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.
    I’m not as picky as some when it comes to seats. I’m not tall (5”9) and am generally really happy with floor seats anywhere in an arena. So to me, your seats look pretty good. But I think a lot of other people would only want seats right behind the pit or nothing…
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,187
    Msg over Fenway and it s not even close.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,322
    ANY Arena over Fenway(even MSG-LOL)

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