Jaguars amphitheater, flex field construction to begin next month

[Adam White]

One curiosity that I guess shouldn't have surprised me but it did.

I was stunned how few black folks I saw in the audience. And I had what I guess is something of a black-white moment when the Tedeschi Trucks Band did one of their encore songs. I was pretty certain it would be an Allman Brothers selection for obvious reasons. And it was. Everybody around me knew the tune and started singing it with gusto.

That's what you get for going to see Blueshammer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaM6lTmhnak

[RattlerGator]

Adam -- ha !!!

Spuwho, I didn't care (necessarily) about the composition of the audience. Just a curiosity. And I probably won't be making any concerts in the near future but you just never know. Partying with Stephen does have a certain attraction, dontchaknow?

On that note, I do have to admit to what is probably another black-white thang: I was conflating the Allman Brothers with Lynrd Skynrd  ;-)  between the two of them, I know more than a song or three. And apropos of nothing in particular, I stumbled across this interestingly related article this morning:

http://11thhouronline.com/2013/06/26/the-life-and-times-of-chank/

Ain't that America ? ? ?

I think Daily's Place has changed the vibe in our city for the better, and the best is probably yet to come. Thank you, Shad!

[Keith-N-Jax]

It will be interesting to see what else the venue can bring to the area other than concerts

[Keith-N-Jax]

I also agree now that it is built it does look so much better than the renderings.

[RattlerGator]

By the way, here's a shot I took from the second of three levels around 6:35 p.m. (25 minutes before the start of the show, and it began promptly) that (I think) captures the vibe of the space. Each level accesses centralized spaces in the stadium that give you views of field. The third level is restricted access for premium ticketholders. It really is going to be an iconic spot and the obvious creativity they employed is sure to win awards. The stage is huge and the dressing rooms (the building where the Daily's Place logo is) reportedly are first-class:



I think you're going to see this idea may become something of a trendsetter as a way to get *much* more year-round life and utilization out of bigtime stadiums across America. To me, UF needs to seriously consider doing this for Florida Field. The north endzone is a perfect place for a replica of this idea.

[RattlerGator]

And this is a damn good review of the performance:

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/music/2017-05-27/concert-review-emotional-night-jacksonville-tedeschi-trucks-opens

[lastdaysoffla]

It must've been a hard day for Derek but fitting to be playing at home in Jax. Such a good choice for the first show at this venue.

[KenFSU]

Video about opening night from Jaguars.com:

http://www.jaguars.com/media-gallery/videos/Dailys-Place-Opening-Night/1d084c95-8957-4e93-a09b-869f71778172

Place looks fantastic, happy to be wrong about the completion date.

One thing that I did notice:

Sun looks pretty blinding if you're on the left side of the amphitheater.

[KenFSU]

By the way, here's a shot I took from the second of three levels around 6:35 p.m. (25 minutes before the start of the show, and it began promptly) that (I think) captures the vibe of the space. Each level accesses centralized spaces in the stadium that give you views of field. The third level is restricted access for premium ticketholders. It really is going to be an iconic spot and the obvious creativity they employed is sure to win awards. The stage is huge and the dressing rooms (the building where the Daily's Place logo is) reportedly are first-class:

Great shot! I'll be curious to see if the roofs of the two structures on opposites ends of the stage are used in the future. I remember the renders showed at least the right hand roof being accessible to patrons.



Also, did you notice if the orchestra seating was removable or fixed?

I think Daily's Place has changed the vibe in our city for the better, and the best is probably yet to come. Thank you, Shad!

I'll throw in Mark Lamping too. Guy is absolutely best in class.

There are still obviously some roadblocks to overcome, but seeing what Khan, Lamping and Curry have accomplished over the last few years, I can't imagine the Shipyards project not coming to fruition.

Jacksonville is a totally different city than it was when I moved here in 2006, with more energy, more culture, more pride, and more confidence. I give Khan a ton of credit toward contributing to these changes.

Really excited to see how the finished facility looks, and what's next for the Jags.

[edjax]

^^^. My understanding are  the seats directly in front of the stage are not fixed.  I read they wanted in that way so for certain concerts this area will have no seating and be a 'pit' area for a standing crowd.  And as this one photo shows this then allows for performers to actually use his area and the actual stage if needed for a particular production.

[KenFSU]

^^^. My understanding are  the seats directly in front of the stage are not fixed.  I read they wanted in that way so for certain concerts this area will have no seating and be a 'pit' area for a standing crowd.  And as this one photo shows this then allows for performers to actually use his area and the actual stage if needed for a particular production.

Love it, thanks Ed.

[BridgeTroll]

No one has mentioned the temperature or climate during the show. I know it is open but does air circulate?  Just seems like it could be hot this time of year...

[RattlerGator]

Yes, the air definitely circulated. Yes, it made a huge difference. Yes, the roof is genius.

As you know, it was hot and humid in Jax on Saturday. I was never conscious of the heat or humidity once in that space. That speaks volumes. I was, however, on the left (east) side of the structure (207) and away from the setting sun on the west side. That may make a difference. The sunsplash was definitely there into the 8 p.m. hour.



Sections 01, 101 and 102, and most parts of 201 and 202 would be the most susceptible to early evening sunsplash.

[dv8]

we were seated in section 107, east side of the venue and I had to leave when the sun hit around 7 pm. just when the opening act started, retreat to the cooler concrete retail section below.   not much breeze Saturday night either, and it's May.  don't think I'll hit this spot again for a concert until next October or so.  also, tho seated on the side and not center, I thought the acoustics were terrible.  the sound bounces around in a concrete can.  TTB has a great clean sound so in need of some acoustical engineering and a shade to the west imho.

[RattlerGator]

Ah, the bitch-and-moan brigade makes an appearance. You know, your 18 posts are an interesting read.

This is video is from that time period (7:30) you mention, showing the sun across the front seats. Most everyone seems to be A.O.K. with it and enjoying Jon Cleary.

Give it time to load; it works for me but who knows on these interweb thingamajigs:

https://goo.gl/photos/xHHPCTzGU7PqBKHD6

I took a bunch of pictures. Did a bunch of people-watching. Overwhelming satisfaction. Listen, dv8 -- YMMV, of course, given your special disposition. But you (unsurprisingly) seem to be in the very distinct minority. And when I play back my video of Cleary or of Tedeschi Trucks Band, the sound is magnificent.