Compare and Contrast

Even though I have been to many concerts in many different places, my favorite is the Rave in Milwaukee. I have seen a number of different shows or music artists here. There is another venue in Milwaukee, not very far from the Rave, called the Miramar. I have seen one show at the Miramar, and it was nothing like experiencing the Rave. The Rave is a very popular place and has been around many years. The first show I have ever been to was at the Rave and it blew my mind, with bright, colorful light, and people all around dancing and not having a care in the world! There was an area where the artists sold their belongings, such as clothes, cd's, posters, and more. There was a balcony that surrounded the area where the stage was. That was the VIP section. The general admission section, which was the floor infront of the stage, which is where I was, dancing and singing with everyone, was very big and got crowded fast, even though it's bigger than the Miramar. Behind where everyone was dancing on the floor, was a concession stand where people got their beverages and whatever else they need. You wouldn't believe how much a water cost at these shows. Oh well, it is a necessity. This venue is awesome and I will go back many more times. I was so dissapointed with the Miramar when I first walked in. It wasn't anything like the Rave. It was a smaller venue and can probably hold half of the people that the Rave can, but don't quote me on that. As you walk in through the front door, there is a crowd of people standing around mingling or looking at the artists clothing and other nic-nacs, waiting for the show to start. As the first artist came on, a lot of people made their way to the stage. The stage was up front and around the outside of the small area was seats for people, but not very many. In the middle of the seats was the floor where people could stand to watch the show and get their groove on. It wasn't till I started drinking a few and hearing the artists perform until I didn't care about the venue anymore...it was about the show!