TD Garden, the Royale, and The House of Blues

TD Garden is Boston’s most well-known sports venue housing the Boston Bruins and the Celtics. Although, the venue's functions don’t end there as the Beanpot championship game will be hosted on its ice within the next week (GO BU!!) Also, TD Gardens is known to attract many large names in the music industry. If you are looking to see some of the hottest artists right now, like Billie Eilish and Harry Styles, TD Garden is where you should spend your money (and a lot of it because tickets for these artists start at $230.) Similar to other large arenas that transition in between sports and concert venues, unless you buy tickets in the pit, you know exactly the seat you are paying for. The one disadvantage and the main reason why I have not personally attended a concert here is because when I’ve bought a general admissions ticket at a smaller venue, I somehow have weaseled my way to the rail every since time. The advantage of seeing a show at TD Garden is the predictability of knowing exactly what you have paid for going into the show. Although at the end of the day, seeing your favorite artist and listening to them play their music live, no matter where you are sitting/ standing, it will be a memorable experience. 
Upcoming concerts at TD Gardens that I recommend:
    Billie Eilish- March 19th 
    Michael Bublé- March 25th 
    Harry Styles- July 10th 

The Royale is a smaller venue located in the Bay Village. This establishment is technically a night club but they host smaller artists and transition the venue to accommodate general admission standing room. Since this venue hosts smaller artists, tickets to the shows that are hosted here are a lot more affordable compared to TD Garden. Back in September, a BU fraternity hosted a charity event at the Royale and had two DJs (What's So Not and Sam Feldt) play at their function. This was the perfect location for this show because of the size of the location. Also, one of my most memorable experiences of freshman year was at the Royale when I saw Big Wild back in March. This show was so fun because my friends and I were able to get to the rail and experience the artists up close and personal. That experience just is not possible at larger venues. 
​Upcoming concerts at the Royale that I recommend:
Ekali- March 12th 
    Olivia O’Brien- March 13th 
    AC Slater- March 20th 

The House of Blues located in Fenway is my favorite venue in Boston I’ve been to thus far. Just last night I attended a Two Friends and Matoma show and danced the night away to an awesome DJ set with a saxophone interlude. That show last night was the third show I’ve seen at the House of Blues. The first show being Jai Wolf and the second being Louis the Child; both artists are electronic music producers. As a frequent concert and festival go-er, I value when a venue offers an intimate experience for their audience. This venue is so intimate that when I saw Louis the Child, I was able to get close enough to the stage for one of the performers to jump in the crowd while I helped him crowd surf. The lack of assigned seating and amazing acoustics isn’t even why I admire the House of Blues the way I do. It is because of the art above stage sets the vibe for the environment of the show.The art depicts every religion's symbol with the purpose to encourage inclusivity and acceptance for all. I believe that seeing your favorite artist can be a very special experience and knowing that the venue you seeing the show at accepts anyone, creates a welcoming vibe that truly adds to one’s experience for the better. I only have good things to say about the House of Blues and can’t wait to return for another show in the future. ​
Upcoming concerts at the House of Blues that I recommend:
    Tove Lo- February 10th 
    Trippie Redd- February 18th & 19th 
    Oh Wonder- April 8th
    Mura Masa-May 3rd

Jackson Stell (the lead singer in Big Wild) performing at the Royale in March 2019

Art above the stage at the House of Blues