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I'm looking for opinions on the side of stage seats. I got two for Atlanta night 2 in the fan sale. But, we want to take our 2 sons with us so I'm looking for 4 seats together now. My youngest is a drummer so he might actually enjoy being able to see the kit. However, this may be the only time we get to see the band and my husband and I have been waiting for years for this. Thanks 
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    Great question. I went to six shows last tour but never to the side. Right now I have tix to side of stage for Pittsburgh 2. 

    Can anyone share experiences or (even better) pics from side of stage? I’m wondering how it is with the large screen behind them. 
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  • ST66483ST66483 Posts: 788
    I love side stage seats - so close to the stage, and a really interesting view. Some do not like them and want a front view even if it’s much further back. Different strokes for different folks.

    If you can’t find 4 together could you get two sets of two and have one parent/kid in each pair, such that your drummer son gets the side stage seats.

    Good luck with the tickets and enjoy the show!
  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,931

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  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,931
    The screen is viewable, but had less impact.
    But they have also toured for 32 years without a screen.
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  • jwhjr17jwhjr17 Posts: 2,022
    edited December 14
    Sat side stage in OKC 2022.  Mike even came over and showered us with picks.  Was a cool perspective.  Wasn't with the new screen setup, but I'd imagine the view would be similar still.
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  • audreycdaudreycd 30047 Posts: 11
    mookeywrench said:
    The screen is viewable, but had less impact.
    But they have also toured for 32 years without a screen.
    Thanks 
  • audreycdaudreycd 30047 Posts: 11
    jwhjr17 said:
    Sat side stage in OKC 2022.  Mike even came over and showered us with picks.  Was a cool perspective.  Wasn't with the new screen setup, but I'd imagine the view would be similar still.
    Thank you 
  • audreycdaudreycd 30047 Posts: 11
    ST66483 said:
    I love side stage seats - so close to the stage, and a really interesting view. Some do not like them and want a front view even if it’s much further back. Different strokes for different folks.

    If you can’t find 4 together could you get two sets of two and have one parent/kid in each pair, such that your drummer son gets the side stage seats.

    Good luck with the tickets and enjoy the show!
    We would prefer to be together, but we may have to split up.
  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,931
    edited December 14
    Same seats as before with a 0.5 zoom out to oick up the screen and crowd.
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  • ZodZod Posts: 10,656
    I love side stage.

    My order of preference is:

    GA PIT
    First row behind PIT
    Side Stage

    Side Stage, while a side angle, is pretty close to the stage and you can see everything that is going on.   Back in the 90's really good side stage tickets would often appear day of a concert kind of thing.   Got amazing ones for Pearl Jam Vancouver '98 as a last second ticket buying thing.

    Highly recommend side stage :)
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,247
    I prefer side stage. Maybe one section over. The downside is that the sound is sometimes not as good as being in front of the stacks. And Eddie will not throw you a tambourine.  ;)
  • ItsmillertymeItsmillertyme Posts: 118
    I have to go thru a bunch of old files to find the pix I took at MSG over the years from the side stage seats. They used to release "production seats " the night before a show when they realized some seats were not blocked from view by the stage setups usually in the first two rows side stage .. I preferred these seats because you are actually closer than anyone sitting behind the pit.
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    edited December 14
    All pics posted look great because they're side seats close to the stage.  

    Anyone have pics from the nosebleeds that are also to the side?  That's what I currently have for Pitt 1 lol
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  • dmbolpdmbolp ATL Posts: 1,396
    SVRDhand13 said:
    All pics posted look great because they're side seats close to the stage.  

    Anyone have pics from the nosebleeds that are also to the side?  That's what I currently have for Pitt 1 lol
    This bad enough? :)

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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    dmbolp said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    All pics posted look great because they're side seats close to the stage.  

    Anyone have pics from the nosebleeds that are also to the side?  That's what I currently have for Pitt 1 lol
    This bad enough? :)

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    Haha thanks.  My seats for Pitt 1 are much worse than this because they basically behind the stage.  
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  • I need the lightI need the light Posts: 64
    SVRDhand13 said:
    dmbolp said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    All pics posted look great because they're side seats close to the stage.  

    Anyone have pics from the nosebleeds that are also to the side?  That's what I currently have for Pitt 1 lol
    This bad enough? :)

    DMB 2012 C'ville, bought for $10 in the lots walking into the venue


    Haha thanks.  My seats for Pitt 1 are much worse than this because they basically behind the stage.  
    This is great to put it in perspective. I’ve got the same section for Pitt 1. I’m hoping the fact that it’s front row might allow a better view under the hanging speakers
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  • dmbolpdmbolp ATL Posts: 1,396
    Memphis 2014 FedEx Forum; front row of Uppers




  • smile6680smile6680 Posts: 402
    audreycd said:
    I'm looking for opinions on the side of stage seats. I got two for Atlanta night 2 in the fan sale. But, we want to take our 2 sons with us so I'm looking for 4 seats together now. My youngest is a drummer so he might actually enjoy being able to see the kit. However, this may be the only time we get to see the band and my husband and I have been waiting for years for this. Thanks 
    Sid stage may be my favorite spot. I've had some very good tickets close to the stag, but side stage beets them all. 

    You get to see a lot from ther.
  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 2,031
    Side stage for Moline, second row back. It was awesome, much better than my pictures - I was new to smart phones and didn't know what the hell I was doing.  But it was cool to see the boys come off the stage, and the view of the crowd throughout the show was fun as well.

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  • JenfarrJenfarr Posts: 680
    Baltimore.  I'll take sidestage over most other locations.
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  • dmbolpdmbolp ATL Posts: 1,396
    Charlotte 2013 (maybe a little ahead of stage)


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    DMB C'ville N2 2012, sold out show, bought at box office a couple hours before show time


  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,903
    mookeywrench said:

    I sat about there for the shows at MSG this year. I really liked that Side view. dmbolp said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    All pics posted look great because they're side seats close to the stage.  

    Anyone have pics from the nosebleeds that are also to the side?  That's what I currently have for Pitt 1 lol
    This bad enough? :)

    DMB 2012 C'ville, bought for $10 in the lots walking into the venue


    I was about that same as that one you Posted^^^ in Chicago and I never felt so disengaged from any concert, let alone a Pearl Jam concert.

    Never again, if I can help it.

    But the Side Stage in the First Level I'd take in a second as I've sat in that area for a few Concerts. I have a Side Stage ticket for Pittsburgh that I know I will enjoy the show from there.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,706
    Lower level side stage are kick ass. My preferred seats. 
    Balcony side stage? Are like any other upper level seat. They suck monkey balls. 
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  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,819
    If you sit in the right spot you can Jeff take off his J's 
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    dmbolp said:
    Memphis 2014 FedEx Forum; front row of Uppers




    Thank you. I think my Pitt 1 seats are comparable. But I’ll try to upgrade if possible. 
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  • Fredrick GoldbergFredrick Goldberg Pittsburgh Posts: 40
    Had side stage the first time when I was able to get seats a few hours before Fairfax 94. I  was surprised how much better they were than I thought they would be. I would take them any day at face over all uppers and seats much further away in the lowers. Best bargain if you didn't get something in the lottery.
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  • ceskaceska New York Posts: 1,128
    Normally side stage is great. But for the Dark Matter Tour, you don't get the full effect of the videos unless you are straight-on. You'll only see parts of the screens from the side, and some of the visuals really only work best from straight-on. Like, in a hockey arena, your seats would need to be past the red line or far blue line to really see the full screens.
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