It really bums me out that once again Daniel Donato is coming to the triangle (specifically #Raleigh) but playing a very problematic venue. Now the Lincoln Theater is usually fine (750 capacity) for up and coming bands. But Donato is so popular, he easily sells out a three night run, resulting in so packed you can barely move conditions. In addition the layout sucks, the floor is GA, but most of the tiered standing space above the floor in the middle is "VIP" which just means they sell tickets that are double the price so you have room and good views. Everyone else is either on the floor where you can't move or stuck on the two narrow side aisles with people pushing past you all night. There's a second floor, but if you don't get there super early, you don't have a spot on the rail which means limited sight lines. Basically there's an entire demographic he's missing out on who won't go to sold out shows at the Lincoln theater. Long past time to upgrade to better venues.

/rant