This is a mixed review. The Lakeland Center gets 5 stars for their cordial personnel, right from the parking lot attendant to the folks helping you with your seat location.
The TOPIC that I intended to comment about (could not find it anywhere on Yelp!) was the "Classic Albums live" program of July 15, 2016 -- the ALLMAN BROTHERS 1969-79.
I've been to many concerts, starting with the Doors back in Pittsburgh in 1968. I'm used to the performers interacting with the crowd -- a sign of showmanship, to say the least. Last night I was a bit taken back as I felt like I was at a High School/garage band concert!!! OK, the music selections were excellent, the actual music was excellent, BUT, when each song ended the stage went dim and NOTHING! Sure, they were preparing for the next song but when you have a place that was mostly full of Senior Citizens one would expect that they do know about "concert interplay". The music would end, the place became dim, and occasionally one would hear a happy shout-out, or an occasional whistle, or someone yelling "clear" and some loud buzzing (just kidding)! The point is, it was too "choppy". If anyone of the personnel happen to hear about my review, take heart, it's just constructive criticism, not a "diss" (whatever the Hell that is).
All in all it was an entertaining evening and I was glad it was at the Lakeland Center due to all of the conveniences involving the place. read more