How is the DAR constitution Hall D.C For a concert venue?
03-03-07, 11:48 PM
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From what I hear (never been) the accostics are close to perfect (you are seeing the roots right?) Also unless they have changed policy, you aren't allowed to stand during shows.
03-04-07, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rypro 525
From what I hear (never been) the accostics are close to perfect (you are seeing the roots right?) Also unless they have changed policy, you aren't allowed to stand during shows.
03-04-07, 02:22 PM
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Yes. it will be the legendary roots crew that i am seeing. they are amazing live and I already know what they look like 
so I'm just concerned with the acoustics and as a venue in general. thanks ! if you can get tickets to this, it's going to be a fantastic show, they never disappoint.
-chile
so I'm just concerned with the acoustics and as a venue in general. thanks ! if you can get tickets to this, it's going to be a fantastic show, they never disappoint.-chile
03-04-07, 09:16 PM
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Some shows and some spots at DAR have terrible acoustics. It depends where you are.
Getting a beverage at intermission can be quite a challenge. If there's a 45 minute break, it may take about that long.
That said, DAR *is* a national landmark, and an interesting place to see a show.
You can definitely stand during shows.
Getting a beverage at intermission can be quite a challenge. If there's a 45 minute break, it may take about that long.
That said, DAR *is* a national landmark, and an interesting place to see a show.
You can definitely stand during shows.
03-05-07, 10:33 AM
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Sound was good for Modest Mouse as well. Not as good as say an outdoor amphitheater, but still very good.
It's a pretty nice, relaxing place to catch a show. Maybe not what some want for a rock show, but I'm old and boring and like to just stand/sit and enjoy the music.
It's a pretty nice, relaxing place to catch a show. Maybe not what some want for a rock show, but I'm old and boring and like to just stand/sit and enjoy the music.
03-05-07, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Lara Means
If you're going to see a rock show then DAR is an awful venue.
03-05-07, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
How about expounding on this more Lara, since it's the complete opposite of what everyone else is saying.
I've seen about a half dozen shows at DAR, and the sound is pretty bad, from my experience.
As with any venue, if you're in front of the sound board, or in the "sweet spot" it sounds good. Otherwise, its a crapshoot. You'll get a lot of sound off the ceilings and walls at DAR.
Certainly not as good as the 930, or the Taj Mahal of concert sound, The Strathmore.
03-05-07, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by IamHydrogen1
Certainly not as good as the 930, or the Taj Mahal of concert sound, The Strathmore.
03-05-07, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IamHydrogen1
Did you read my post?
I've seen about a half dozen shows at DAR, and the sound is pretty bad, from my experience.
As with any venue, if you're in front of the sound board, or in the "sweet spot" it sounds good. Otherwise, its a crapshoot. You'll get a lot of sound off the ceilings and walls at DAR.
Certainly not as good as the 930, or the Taj Mahal of concert sound, The Strathmore.
I've seen about a half dozen shows at DAR, and the sound is pretty bad, from my experience.
As with any venue, if you're in front of the sound board, or in the "sweet spot" it sounds good. Otherwise, its a crapshoot. You'll get a lot of sound off the ceilings and walls at DAR.
Certainly not as good as the 930, or the Taj Mahal of concert sound, The Strathmore.
03-06-07, 11:51 PM
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I completely agree that the acoustics in this place are just plain bad. The sound system is old and shitty. This is the place where high schools hold their graduations for fuck's sake!. Why would anyone want to see a rock show in here? I, unfortunately, had no other choice if I wanted to see The Pixies reunion.
03-07-07, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Lara Means
I completely agree that the acoustics in this place are just plain bad. The sound system is old and shitty. This is the place where high schools hold their graduations for fuck's sake!. Why would anyone want to see a rock show in here? I, unfortunately, had no other choice if I wanted to see The Pixies reunion.
Would something like Damien Rice (whos mainly all accoustic) sound good at dar?
