Sleep Country Amphitheater

9/14/2011 Great Experience!. I live in Florida, but was in town visiting family and decided to attend a Def Leppard concert at the last minute. I was all over the internet to find a ticket (1), and there were plenty available, but I was nervous buying from anyone but Ticketmaster. It was impossible to know which sites were scammers and which ones were legitimate ticket sellers. The problem with Ticketmaster is that they assign me the seat they want me to buy, instead of letting me choose my seat from all available seats. I do think you should warn folks about the plethora of fraudulent sellers out there, and also make ticket selection easier. I would have purchased my ticket directly from the box office from the start, but I couldn't find that option at the Sleep Country Amp website. I purchased VIP parking since I liked the promise of easy in/easy out, but almost got diverted to general parking (luckily I questioned it). Then as I got closer to the VIP parking, I saw the Handicapped lot and parked there for free since I have a placard. When I went to purchase merchandise I stood in a fairly long line, and was grateful they were also selling light blankets (it turned out I did not need the blanket after all; I was actually too hot most of the time during the concert). I checked out the ladies room next, and found it to be spacious, clean and well-stocked with paper. I was disappointed with my seat location, so I walked up to the box office to see about purchasing a better seat. By the way, just before I left for the concert I had rechecked the Ticketmaster site, so I was surprised that the box office had a really good seat available. Leaving the venue took a long time. I recommend you pack a small cooler with some drinks and a sandwich and leave it in your car. I did not buy any food or drink there, but it looked like they had a good selection. I would attend another concert here for sure...…

your complaints worked!. Before going to the Steve Miller concert I read all the reviews on the Amphitheater. I was a bit concerned. Now I am thankfull for all you folk that complained. It must have worked. The staff was great! Going even so far as to find better seats for someone. Very odd.

The sound was great, the food expensive but clean and acceptable. The two video screens to each side of the stage was very helpful.

I coulden't have had a better time. Good luck Space Cowboy!…

Traffic control and event staff leave much to desire.. Many have written about the poor parking situation so I want to point out the other serious flaw. Be it liability or any other reason My wife and I went to see Coldplay, the band was great, the sound was great and the weather perfect. But... we like to move around a little, getting into the music. At this venue if you want to do more than stand at your seat expect the staff to scold you. Good money is paid to enjoy the show and instead every turn they step on you. Our first and last time attending the Amphitheater.…

Nice Venue, great lawn seats, worst service. Beautiful venue really, the place was clean and well maintained. The lawn was comfortable and provided a great view of not only the stage area, but also the skylines. The lawn didn't slope too much and was comfortable to sit or stand. The staff that works the venue however ruined my experience there. I don't think I'll ever go back. They were rude, difficult, and don't have any understanding of customer service. I'm not just talking one or 2 people, everyone from the ticket checkers, the concessions, parking, etc all provided horrible service. I was listening to 2 concession workers carry on a conversation about how terrible the crowd was if front of the entire area. I could rant about the specifics, but you get the idea. They obviously have forgotten that people pay to go there. Unfortunately, I will no longer be one of them. Save your money if you are thinking about going. The sound there is lacking as well.…