The Music Circus — Local services in Cohasset

We enjoyed the Night of Queen concert and loved The Music Circus. It's at a reasonable distance from Boston, Cohasset is a nice town. There's free parking (can't take that for granted) but note that cars are parked in tight lanes, so you can't leave until everyone leaves, but it was quick and easy to get out (no traffic jams like at Gillette Stadium).

It's very well organized, wheelchair accessible. The tent means you're protected from the weather yet you enjoy the open air, at least in the summer. Convenient restrooms and concessions (prices were high but not outrageous). The ticket price was around $50 pp, very reasonable and fair.

There was a 30 minute intermission which was nice for people to schmooze, eat, drink, use the restroom, smoke etc. For us, 20 minutes would have been more than enough.

The round stage is open and rotates slowly, so everyone gets good views of the band (!!). The capacity is around 2,000 people, so the audience is large enough for good atmosphere, yet small enough to feel more personable.

The only thing we found disturbing was the extremely high volume, it was really excessive and almost unbearable. We used tissue as ear plugs, which compromised the clear sound quality, we couldn't understand all of what the singer said.

June 2024 update: The parking arrangement is really bad. They pack cars in dense rows without aisles. You can't get out until the concert is over and everyone leaves. You're stuck, even if someone is not feeling well, not enjoying the show, or maybe has to return home for something urgent; you're grounded.

It would be better to use the parking lot of the school or library nearby, walking distance, and you don't give up your freedom to come and go as you wish.

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PROS: What a great way to see a performance, generally speaking, on a nice summer evening. You're outdoors, but if it does rain, you're dry. Humidity may be an issue, but hey, it's summer. A little sweat won't kill you. Check the forecast before you go, and dress accordingly.

Even in the last row you have an excellent view of the stage. The sound quality, of course, is very dependent on the equipment of the performer(s), but it won't be degraded by distance. You're close no matter where you sit.

SSMC has an excellent selection of concessions, including some of the best soft serve ice cream I've ever had.

CONS: Unfortunately, many people are unfamiliar with live performance etiquette, and the staff at SSMC seems reluctant to enforce it. Arriving at your seat after the performance has begun, and standing during the performance is unfortunately tolerated here.

Also, if you cannot stand the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke, you may have a problem here. I think it's fine that SSMC provides a smoking area for it's patrons, but it's too close to the tent, and depending on what section you are in, the smell could really put a damper on your evening.

Remember that this is an "in-the-round" venue, which means that the stage rotates. Although you are close to the stage no matter where you sit, you will see much of the show from the sides and from behind. Some may find that annoying. I kinda like it. Overall, taking in a show at the South Shore Music Circus is a great way to spend a summer evening. I highly...

I was at last night concert starring Lee Brice. He was absolutely fabulous with a amazing band. He was full of personality and he tried to get around the stage during each song to be face to face with everyone even going up several aisle to sing next to fans and let people take pictures of him. He was humble enough to praise his band and show off each musicians skills and they were all unbelievable, each and every one. He received the news that the song he wrote for his wife "I don't dance' had just become number one in the country. He has had other number ones which were wonderful but you could tell how emotional he was as he written the song hismself. He is an extremely talented singer, songwriter and an artist giving his all. He has also written other hits for a lot of famous artists among them Garth Brook's "More than a memory and Tim McGraw's 'Still', which are totally different types of songs which make him very varietal. The songs he chooses to record are also very varietal. I came from central MA which is quite a drive but it was well worth the drive. I would come again if he chooses to return. Tonight he is in the line-up for Luke Bryan's concert down at Gillette so people probably won't get to hear as many of his songs as we did and it is their loss. Good luck Mr. Brice with your career and new marriage. Very sincerely, Patty Duey...