Me & some family & friend's went to see Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell last night & we were all pleased with the venue. No matter where you sit in the park has a great view of the stage. They do now check bag's & stuff but are very quick about it & only allow soft side cooler's & there's no alcohol allowed/served which is neither here nor there for me personally. There's a couple more show's I look forward to checking out here this season.
Review Source:Best outdoor music venue in the area - HANDS DOWN! No jumbotrons or video monitors, no ridiculously-priced crappy food nor watered-down beer, no high-priced seating available only to the select few. No gestapo-like body searches. Kids under 12 get in free so folks can turn their youngins on to any manner of good music. If you have to smoke, you're not treated like a leper but, instead, directed to the comfortably close rear of the venue where you can puff away and still see/hear the stage. Cold IPA is available around the corner at Hookslide Kelly's and you can come and go from the venue as long as you're wearing your wrist bracelet.
Review Source:This is a great place to see a show in the summer but they allow the sound board guys to smoke cigarettes like chimneys and won't do a damn thing about it. Â I asked two different security people to stop those people from smoking (because they ANNOUNCE that it is a non-smoking venue) and they wouldn't do anything about it. Â I had a great view but finally had to leave with my 3 children because my youngest has asthma. Â Management made no restitution nor did they respond to my attempts to contact them.
If anyone enjoys breathing second hand cigarette smoke at a non-smoking venue then this is the place for you.
Saw Lyle Lovett and enjoyed the venue immensely. The show was sold out and we unfortunately didn't arrive until about 5:30. We ended up sitting on the mulch to the left of stage which proved to be great. If they had port-o-potties set up it would be a five star review. Bathrooms are in parking garage. We parked in lot for $7 and encountered virtually no traffic leaving. Acoustics were great and it had an intimate feel. Â A wonderful destination for music. Just bring a strong bladder!!!!!
Review Source:Well, I guess the bottom line is that I paid $100 for 2 tickets, got there 1 hr before the show start time, and basically didn't see the show--heard it OK. Â Seems like they could sell fewer tix of even set up bleachers in the street. Â
Because the stage is at the bottom of the theater area, if you are not in the seating area.. Which for the popular shows is apparently quite a feat..you can't see the stage, at all, unless you stand the whole time, and are tall. Â We figured out that if you brought the tall folding director's chairs, then you could sit in hue street and probably see the Â
I hear that even 2 hrs early isn't good enough to security much of a view.
Also entrance and parking possibilities were not well marked. Note that French st is blocked off so if you're following a gps you'll get messed up. Â Use 65 Kirk st. In the gps Will bring you very close.
Food is pretty reasonably priced,
Overall a nice venue just not big enough for what they are trying to do.
I was attracted to this venue because of the artist, and what a great discovery. Â I was a bit skeptical after reading the other reviews, was not in the mood to have to fight off peeps for a good spot and I knew that I was not going to be super early for the show. Â
Walked in- great staff, threw down some chairs only about 45 minutes before the show, then wandered around to find a beer and some food. Â So the whole no alcohol thing isn't horrible, they DON'T search your stuff, people were walking in with coolers. Â Use discretion no one bothers you. Â
So overall, cheap tickets were well worth it, sound was amazing, and despite being pretty far back, thought we got great seats. Â Do bring the lawn chair. Â I did pay for parking in the garage, but I don't think that was even necessary.
I have been going to summer concerts here for about the last 4 years.
I have seen Los Lobos, Indigo Girls, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, the Derek Trucks Band and a few others.
The summer lineup is always great and features top artists from numerous musical genres.
This relaxed intimate outdoor concert venue is a must do for anyone within 30 miles. The sound quality is always consistent and clear and security and staff are pleasant and laid back.
Bring your folding chairs about 2 hours before the show, find a good spot to place them down on the lawn, then walk to any of the nearby pubs and restaurants for something to drink and eat before the show. It's a great way to spend a summer evening with friends and family.
They also have a concession area offering food and beverages (no beer) and the price won't knock you over. Speaking of price...most concert tickets are under $30 !
I would have given it 5 stars, but the restrooms are somewhat inconvenient and crowded.
4 Stars **** Â "It's only rock and roll but I like it"
Boarding House Park, is ALMOST a perfect little venue for a rock show. Â Most of the shows that are here come with a fair ticket price. Â You won't pay much more than $30 for most shows. Â The food is also pretty cheap. Â You can get two slices of pizza and a soda for $6. Â A good sausage sub for $6, and they have plenty of other options that all looked to be priced well. Â My biggest complaint is NO BEER!!!! Â I understand it's a National Park, but come on! Â I don't need beer to enjoy a show, and I don't even like getting trashed at a show, but good rock music and a nice cold beer or three go hand and hand. Â They do let you bring in coolers so you could sneak in some booze if you need it that bad. Â Next time I'll bring some pre-made gin and tonics in a Poland Spring bottle. Â
Now for the seating. Â A previous reviewer liked the fact that you can get here early and camp out a spot. Â I have to respectfully disagree with that reviewer. Â I think it's obnoxious that someone will show up there early and just leave a chair or blanket in a spot, then go away for HOURS and come back. Â It's different if you're hanging out and earning that spot. Â If you just lay down a blanket then go out to eat or whatever... it is just a party foul. Â I got there almost two hours before show time so I could find a good spot and there was none to be had. Â
Now onto the crowd. Â I'm sure it will depend on the artist, but some of the people there just annoyed me. Â If you see a young mother dancing with her baby to a song, how can you be cranky enough to tell her "down in front!" Â This wasn't just one cranky old lady, it was a good dozen or so people who wouldn't stop complaining about...get this... people getting up and dancing on the grass at a rock show!
If there was beer, no space hogs, and fewer cranky people, Boarding House Park would get five stars. Â It is very family friendly, and the sound is just about as good as you'll get in the open air. Â I will be back if they keep bringing good acts here.
I saw a show here last weekend and i was very impressed with this venue. At first I wondered how they would keep the area closed off to non-ticket holders, but when i wandered back over at show-time it was very well secured!
It's a small area with stadium seating style landscaping so even if you're in the back it's a good seat! The wonderful part is, if you trust your fellow concert-goers you can go early and put down a blanket and some chairs to claim your spot!!! Â
check out the website for the Lowell Summer music concert series. They have some great people playing at this place! Looking good Lowell, looking real nice!
Home of the Lowell Summer Music Series (<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowellsummermusic.org&s=8848b5a68a8ca2f8ec6c53aef4206a376f00ed9f3e3f1f3f560981c40ae3c700" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.lowellsummerm…</a>) and the Lowell Folk Festival (<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowellfolkfestival.org%2F&s=93039b3d28ebc804cd4aa175b3e84ff052a990248c95358301cda539254cc3e1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.lowellfolkfes…</a>), Boarding House Park is an outdoor music and performing arts venue that attracts national and international touring acts.  It's conveniently located in the heart of Historic Downtown Lowell, in front of the Boot Mills Museum with plenty of parking nearby and an easy walk to other downtown attractions and restaurants.
All tickets are general admission and all seating is on the lawn, so come early and bring your chair or blanket. Â We arrived 45 minutes early and the park was already pretty full with only a few places on the sides available to put down a blanket. Â Some people actually get to the park really early in the day and leave their blankets or chairs on the lawn to reserve their spot before the park has even started setting up for the concert! Â During the folk festival, people will leave their chairs or blankets there pretty much the entire day so that they can keep coming back to the same spot. Â
The audio engineers do a great job of balancing the sound so that it projects clearly to the back of the park but isn't deafening for the people near the stage. Â It's a great venue for families as they allow you to bring your own food and drinks into the park (no alcohol allowed). Â If you don't bring your own food or drink, there are usually vendors with fairly reasonable prices on hand to serve you throughout the concert. Â
Even though I've been a few different times now, it always surprises me when I see a park ranger come out to introduce the performers and give the sponsors credit. Â It's just a subtle reminder that the park is owned and operated by the National Park Services and that they are a not-for-profit organization that relies heavily on the support of the patrons and sponsors to make the concerts and festivals happen.
The park is beautiful and big enough to bring national acts, but also small enough that you can still see the performers on stage. Â It's a great New England destination for an evening or an entire day in Lowell with many free concerts throughout the year and major concert tickets generally under $25. Â Check out the website to find out what's playing next!
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