I've been to Stage AE three times now. It's great to have a venue of this size in the city; prior to Stage AE there wasn't too much available between the really small places and an arena.\n\nI have been to four shows here now, the most recent being Phantogram in March and Alabama Shakes just last week. These two, along with Passion Pit in 2012, were all indoor shows. The inside stage feels kind of like a club; it's big enough to accompany a decent crowd but not so huge that you feel totally disconnected from the performance. I have always had quick service at the bar (even when there is a huge crowd trying to get drinks) and the bartenders have been friendly. Drinks are not that outrageously priced (for a concert venue), which is refreshing these days.\n\nIn summer of 2012 I saw Feist outside, and that part of the venue was great as well. It was nice being able to either stand in the crowd or take a seat in the grass and watch from the hill. \n\nI have already bought tickets for Chvrches in June and plan on seeing Arctic Monkeys (also in June) as well. There are other shows coming up too... looks like I'll definitely be getting further acquainted with Stage AE this summer!
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