Anna L.
Yelp
As I was wandering around trying to find the Fox Theater, I spotted women decked out in cowboy hats, cowboy boots, and shimmery dresses. That's when I knew I was at the correct location.
This past Wednesday, Kelsea Ballerini performed at the Fox Theater in Oakland. It was my first concert at this theater, so I wasn't sure what to expect. After attending the concert, this theater and Kelsea's performance exceeded all of my expectations. It was a small, intimate setting, so I had a clear view of the singer without looking at the screen projector.
Out of all the concerts I've ever attended, this is my favorite venue. If I had attended this concert at Chase, Oracle, or Levi's, I wouldn't have had such a close-up view of Kelsea. Even though professional cameras aren't allowed inside, I was able to capture some OK videos with my old point-and-shoot camera.
For about $160 (including fees), I was able to buy a seat in the lower Mezz section. Tickets were much cheaper in the general seating area in the front, but I didn't want to arrive 6 hours early to wait in line.
The venue allows unopened water bottles, tablets, small bags, point-and-shoot cameras, and a small snack.
It's also a block away from the 19th Bart Station. I was worried about leaving the theater at 10:30 pm, but it was fairly safe since everybody left at the same time to go to BART or to the parking structure.
I highly recommend attending a concert at this venue!