Pert Near Sandstone Tickets

I bought 2 tickets 3 months ago to see Pert Near Sandstone AND the Henhouse Prowlers. We rally did have THE BEST seats at Ophelia's Electric Soapbox! Tickets, website, and advertising said showtime was 8:00. We arrived at 7:30and the fist act, PNS, didn't start until 9:00. My friend became fatigued, and we left at 10:00. He said that if he had known that the concert didn't start after 9:00, he would have declined the offer to go with me. I am really disappointed that I totally missed the 2nd act. I think that Ophelia's should have been more open and honest about the actual showtimes. Very misleading!!! I won't go back there!

Overall, I was impressed with both the music and the energy of band, not to mention the workout the flat footer got in (sorry, I didn't catch his name). The only detractor wasn't on the band, but the venue itself (the Sylvee in Madison, WI). It hosts music events, yet I thought the acoustics were too "echoey". I was nearly convinced the bands that performed that night were using a constant reverb, even on vocals. Otherwise, my wife and I loved it.

The musicians and dancers were amazingly talented. A joy to watch. The first half of the concert was perfect. After intermission young members of the audience moved to the front of the auditorium and blocked our view. I would have rated this event 5 stars if this had not happened. My husband and I are too old to remain standing for a concert. We left early.

Pert Near Sandstone always delivers a fun gig, and this was no exception. First set - new songs (Duh - this was a CD Release Party). Bought the new CD at break. Second set - mostly old songs, with a lot of special guests. 2 piano players, 4 fiddlers, 5 cloggers, Dave S. from Trampled By Turtles, etc. The Fitz was a neat venue - small but very comfortable, an old time theater.

One of the most amazing shows I've been to in my life. I was a little hesitant because the Fitz has seating and I prefer standing room bluegrass shows but people did not sit anyways and everyone made friends with their neighbors. Beer was sloshing, feet were stamping, and people were dancing and cheering through the whole theater. The fact that it was at the Fitz didn't hinder it at all, it actually made the whole show seem so much more surreal with the amazing architecture and sense of history around you. I took my dad who drove 3 hours from his farm that he was nervous to leave in the first place, knowing he loved a good bluegrass show. I've never seen him grin like that in years. I watched waves of farming anxiety wash off him and I could not be happier for that. Thanks Fitz, and thanks Pert Near Sandstone for that night!

High scores for both the band and the venue! The outdoor amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo is fabulous and they have a great lineup for the summer. So great to be outdoors and have the rocks (spectacularly lit!) and the water for backdrop. Pert Near musicians are incredibly talented and put on a very entertaining show. You could tell the band was really having fun. "This is not your grandfather's bluegrass!" We -- and the entire audience -- clearly wanted the night to go on and on. Wherever the venue, go to enjoy Pert Near as soon as you can!!!