jigitz Seattle Concert reviews
Sandia Casino doesn't control the crowd
Last night at Sandia Casino, I saw jigitz. The good news? He was fantastic with a stripped-down band featuring him on vocals, guitar, his wife on bass, drums, and the incomparable Mickey Raphael on harmonica.
The bad news was that he only did a 75-minute set with no encore, which was disappointing given his extensive material. Right from the start, around 100 people crowded in front of the stage, despite others paying for seats in the second row. The crowd kept growing throughout the set, and it was baffling why Sandia Casino would allow this behavior towards their loyal customers.
It doesn't make sense to pay for a seat only to stand through the concert, especially when there was no dancing involved, just people standing around. This experience has made me reconsider attending future concerts at Sandia, despite liking the venue.
When we asked security about the situation, they mentioned it was at the act's discretion, which seems like a poor excuse. The responsibility should lie with the venue to ensure a positive experience for all patrons.
In contrast, other artists like James Taylor, ZZ Top, Sara Evans, and Lyle Lovett didn't have a crowd standing in front of the stage, indicating it's not a standard policy at the venue.
Overall, the performance was good, but the concert felt short, and the crowd obstructing the view from the second row made it difficult to fully enjoy the music.