Coming from Boston, I'm used to amazing music venues with the greatest and best bands.
The Orpheum Theater definitely lives up to my expectations. It may not offer the biggest names, but biggest doesn't always equate to best.
Due to the smaller venue, the performers usually have something to prove, and end up putting on an amazing show.
I've been here a couple of times, from concerts to themed-dance nights, and have had nothing but an amazing time.
If you can look past the overly bro-y crowd and sorority-esque girls, and just focus on the music, you will have a great time.
I hadn't been to the Orpheum in at least 12-13 years. If memory serves me correctly, the last show I saw there was the musical "Rent."
I'm glad that not much has changed. The venue is gorgeous and intimate - there's not a bad seat in the place. We saw the Garbage concert here last night (thanks, Liz!!!) and it was truly phenomenal. I'm so glad to have attended.
Ticketing, security, drinks - all easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. 16oz tall-boys were a very reasonable $5. Mixers were a little more pricey, but it's all good. Bathrooms were clean and easy to access.
Great place, for sure - I'm going to have to remember to check them for more shows.