Mesa Del Sol Amphitheatre

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Apr 9, 2006 by Robert from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything.
• You are in the desert: BRING WATER!

“Back in 2000 I saw the Who at the Pepsi Center in Denver. My friend from Denver had picked up tickets for the next night's performance in Albuquerque. Road trip!



At 7:30 pm the show started. My friend and I arrived about 7:00 pm. Access was easy, parking was plentiful, and the set up was fabulous. Of course, this time of year the sun sets late, and the weather was perfect!



I have been to only two other outdoor venues, in MN and WI. Mesa del Sol blows them away. The stage is incredible, cut out of existing rock formations. The bowl shape topography forms a natural amphitheatre. Reserved seating up close, and surrounding this is acres of general seating ideal for blankets and lawn chairs. Again the natural topography allows the general seating to both see and hear. After sundown this became a very casual and comfortable atmosphere.



Centermost is the concession area. Good size, with plenty of amenities (the usual t-shirts, etc, as well as food, drinks, etc). This is the only rock concert I have been to where the men's room wasn't a biohazard, which says a lot especially for an outdoor venue.



Perhaps it was the juxtaposition of the sterile Pepsi Center arena concert the night before, but the crowd AND the band were definitely in the groove. I have seen the Who seven times in four states and this was by far their most inspired performance I have seen, and I think the Amphitheatre has a lot to do with it.



Simply put, if your favorite performer is booked at Mesa del Sol, GO! Especially if you have to travel to get there. Albuquerque has an international airport, a N/S and E/W interstate right in the middle, and friendly locals. (We camped at the KOA just North of town).”

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