Maine Savings Amphitheater
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This review is based off of one visit to the Amphitheater in June. It has an interesting layout situated on a city block. There wasn’t much signage to tell folks where to go and that made it feel chaotic. We had moved from line to line. There were a bunch of employees holding signs who were helpful in answering questions. It didn’t help that it was bad weather because the venue will not let anyone in until the thunder and lightning had passed. (Bring a poncho)! We struggled to find the will call window but once we did, everyone was gracious and helpful. Once inside, the beer line moved quickly (although keep in mind 2 beers were $30+plus tip), and the staff were quick and knowledgeable. We had the chicken tenders and fries and they were both delicious. The bathrooms were nicer than I’ve seen at similar venues. There was candy in the restroom! The theater itself is a magnificent marvel to see! I was in the 100 section and had a great view of the stage. The acoustics were great. The design of the theater is an aesthetic architectural delight. The elevated boxes draw your eye up to the skyline. It is a unique design for sure. When it comes to concerts, sometimes getting out can be stressful. We had no problem leaving the concert as it had an easy flow towards the exit. The staff thanked us for coming as we were leaving, and that was the ultimate in the Maine Savings Amphitheater experience for me. You can tell that the folks who work here take pride in their venue. What a great New England concert venue! Although it was a 5 hour drive from RI, I would definitely make the trip again to see a show.
Amy NesbittAmy Nesbitt
60
First time at the amphitheater. Picture is from Section 203 - Row J - Seat 2. I was there to see Weezer who put on a great show. The overall sound quality of the amphitheater was quite good. It helps when you have an experienced front of house engineer behind the console of course. This was made very evident by the difference in sound quality of the mix of the opener, whose mix just did not sound good, versus that of even the second opener who confirmed for me that it was not the sound system but the engineer mixing for that band that just made the mix shrill and displeasing to the ear. Second opener and Weezer sounded excellent despite that my seat was a bit off from center stage. I was told that the 200 & 300 sections had one entrance and one exit only and shared the concessions. The smaller 100 section and pit have a separate concessions area. Because of this I was expecting very long lines and wait times for drinks but in actuality it was quite fast each visit. I appreciated how it was set up with a pretty solid drink selection in fridges outside. Grab your drink, head to the register, you're done. Overall, a good show and a nice venue in which to see a show.
Josh M (Nubioso)Josh M (Nubioso)
10
Loved this venue before the renovations, but every sold out show I've gone to since they renovated has been a nightmare. Music has been great and they do a fabulous job getting a variety of artists now, but I will not be paying outrageous Ticketmaster prices just to not be able to see the musical acts on stage. The lawn section used to be a great, relatively inexpensive way to catch a show. You were far away from the artists, but you could still see the stage. Now with the new renovations and the lawn section being so up high and the stage so low, the only way to see the artists is through screens in the lawn section. OK, lesson learned. I'll spring a little extra and get seats - that'll fix the problem. Nope, not even a little bit. Still can't see in the seated sections because everyone stands for the main acts when they go on stage, which is totally acceptable since I also like to dance and enjoy the music, but the current renovations do not take any of that into account. Went to Chris Stapleton on Friday and caught glimpses of him in between people's shoulders but mostly stared at some guy's back the whole night. I couldn't even see the screens. Based on other reviews and comments on their social media, the response from the venue is that they have state of the art screens in place so people can see. If that's what it takes to see anything at this venue, I'll just keep the money I spent and watch concert footage on YouTube. I go to watch the artists, not another screen. And the joke on social media they cracked recently that if you're complaining about not being able to see at a concert and that you should just grow taller did not go over well with folks at Chris Stapleton when they decided to leave early when they couldn't see. Some of those folks would have been considered average height. The renovations are aesthetically pleasing and it's nice to have real bathrooms, but if you're on the shorter or average height size, you'll be looking at the back of some guy's shirt most of the night no matter where you are.
Laura BrissetteLaura Brissette
40
Loved the concert! BUT ABOUT THE VENUE...Food and beverage were a bit expensive. Concert go-ers... some were nice some just wanted to start issues. The bathrooms were clean. The ushers were nice, and the food service employees and I'd checkers were anything but nice. Seats are like airplane seats and super close together. So, for as fancy as it looks it could be WAYYY BETTER.
Miranda “Mandi” HaskinMiranda “Mandi” Haskin
20
What a wonderful experience here, we went to see Tedeschi and Trucks then Chris Stapleton a few days after, both shows were well organized, staff was friendly and very accommodating. The facility itself was also clean and well manicured. The seating was adequate and comfy enough. The sound system wasn't too loud either, which can be a problem at some venues just wish I could have brought my camera, I really enjoy taking a few photos of the band when they're performing.
Jason JorgensenJason Jorgensen
10
First time at the amphitheater. Picture is from Section 203 - Row J - Seat 2. I was there to see Weezer who put on a great show. The overall sound quality of the amphitheater was quite good. It helps when you have an experienced front of house engineer behind the console of course. This was made very evident by the difference in sound quality of the mix of the opener, whose mix just did not sound good, versus that of even the second opener who confirmed for me that it was not the sound system but the engineer mixing for that band that just made the mix shrill and displeasing to the ear. Second opener and Weezer sounded excellent despite that my seat was a bit off from center stage. I was told that the 200 & 300 sections had one entrance and one exit only and shared the concessions. The smaller 100 section and pit have a separate concessions area. Because of this I was expecting very long lines and wait times for drinks but in actuality it was quite fast each visit. I appreciated how it was set up with a pretty solid drink selection in fridges outside. Grab your drink, head to the register, you're done. Overall, a good show and a nice venue in which to see a show.
Josh M (Nubioso)Josh M (Nubioso)
10
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Basic Info
Address
1 Railroad St, Bangor, ME 04401
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(207) 358-9327
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waterfrontconcerts.com
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4.3
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The Maine Savings Amphitheater is an open-air amphitheater located within the Waterfront Park in Bangor, Maine. The venue is a temporary structure built alongside the Penobscot River. The venue typically operates from July until October. It is home to the Waterfront Concert Series.
attractions: Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor, Paul Bunyan Statue, Residence Inn Bangor, Maine Discovery Museum, Tiller & Rye, Quality Jewelers, 2 Feet Brewing, Penobscot Plaza, Bass Park, Brewer Riverwalk, restaurants: Timber Kitchen & Bar, Mason's Brewing Company, High Tide Restaurant and Bar, Geaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery, Paddy Murphys, Blaze Bangor, Sea Dog Brewing Co, Umami Noodle Bar, Hero's Sports Grill & Entertainment Center, Nocturnem Draft Haus

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