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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the LovEvolution Afterparty here last Saturday. Didn't plan on going, but the homie said we'd be able to get in for $20 max, and somehow I was the only one who made it in for FREE, while they...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium endless times! I went here for raves and concerts. I must say, it's a huge and awesome venue! The Bill Graham has got to be one of my favorite venues in...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced drinks shady sercurity. Place is cool for Skills party...its always packed like crazy while everyone parties till 4am. I remember when ppl used to bum rush in...i think they were paying...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue for a rave. Like every venue, water and alcohol is expensive. The Bill Graham is huge and amazing, but it's kinda scary when you're walking around and you know that the staff that work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so confused. I also went to see Kings of Leon on 5/21 and it was like the best concert experience of my life! The Bill Graham is amazing! It's a huge venue that holds tons and tons of people. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Kings of Leon - loved the band, didn't think much of the sound or the venue. Other than being central and near my house, the place was not conducive to seeing the actual band, and then the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to have to agree with Jackie M. on this one... Never again!So I went to two concerts the night of 5/21... One being Kings of Leon at the Bill Graham, the other being Officer Down at Annie's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never again Billy boy. You're just too damn big for me to get my rock on. And with a venue this big, you know the d-bags are running amuck (no matter who's playing).
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my first time to see Kings of Leon last night. I came in with a negative attitude due to the fact that about five people told me how horrendous the sound / venue is. I also have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love bill graham since i started going there back in 01 for skills parties. It's pretty clean usually at the beginning so they do take care of it for the most part. I also like there are balconies...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
first time here was for the emil chau concert.the sound and acoustics were substandard.but a beautiful classy interior.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to so many concerts at this venue i've seen Muse, the Killers, Beck, Not so silent night concerts and I love this place. I'm pretty tall for a chick so when I'm in the general area where all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time here was for Kings of Leon/ the Strokes back in 2003.Last time here was for Kings of Leon/ Bob Dylan in 2005.See a trend....The next time I am going here will be in May to see Surprise!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the auditorium was so like a high school gym that at first i was too distracted to concentrate on the dead and it was only after a decent quantity of psychedelics that i was able to let go. while it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give this place a low rating, after all, I had my high school graduation here!!! =P But aside from that, I've also gone to Tiesto's concert that was held at the Bill Graham Civic back in '07....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really spacious venue... but in my opinion, that's not really a good thing. Interpol was AMAZING when I saw them, but I felt so far away.Same with Tool, we sat in the seats and I felt like I was at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the past weekend for Lovefest . It was pretty boring for me for some reason so I left early . But anyways , I love this venue . Bill Graham is very big and spacious . There's a lot of rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the Lovefest after party. I had never been here so was suprised at the size. It's huge and easy to kind of get lost on the top floors wandering around. From the fourth floor I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
seen and heard Oasis(twice) and Radiohead here.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Bill Graham center!!! I've been to numerous parties here, and I have a blast every single time! This is easily one of the best venues in the Bay, if not THE best. I was here once again...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bill Graham is a no-holds-bared kind of venue. Anything can happen and, as Jessica T said earlier, anything goes. You may be nearly moshed to death at a Tool Concert. You may nearly fall off the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely kicks the cow palace in terms of hosting Love After versus POP.the only thing i gotta say is why do they not give us water bottles with CAPS? instead now they are giving us paper...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I haven't missed the BGCA during the period it has been closed for renovations. Admittedly it's one of the few medium-sized venues in San Francisco, and SF needs those -- but it's too...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the sound is mainly dependent on who is performing. I saw Bare Naked Ladies here and they were amazing. Then later I saw Snow Patrol and OK Go here and they sucked big time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the year 2000...... and 1. This is the auditorium where my high school graduation commencement took place. I remember several schools had back-to-back graduations that day... Lincoln, Lowell,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to this venue for raves as well (ETD Love 2004, Love After Party 2005-2007, Tiesto Elements of Life Tour 2007). This is my favorite venue out of any other place that Skills throw their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for raves (Popsicle 10, Tiesto: Elements of Life, and Lovefest After Party). The place is pretty big for a rave but smaller than other massives like TAO and EDC (located in LA...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since my hubby is a huge reggae music lover, I thought it would be a great idea to take him to this year's Raggamuffin's (Tribute to Bob Marley) Festival. Admittedly, I can't really call myself a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So --I tend to go to a lot of concerts. They're my favorite place to recharge my batteries, and, in a manner totally belying my usual slightly misanthropic nature, make me absolutely enthused with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a huge venue and the bleachers were nice for when i got tired of dancing and just wanted to drink and eat. They had lots of food, which was nice... I had the nachos with Extra cheese... i dont...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my least favorite venue in the city. Their shows start earlier and end earlier than any other venue. It's big, impersonal and chaotic. Not at all worthy of its namesake.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Epic venue for a Tiesto concert. Managing the 15000 odd crowd didn't seem that hard with ample seating, bar setups and rest rooms! The lower floor was packed with people and had kiosks with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Completely agree with Lauren S. 1 star for being close to BART and that is IT! I have been unlucky enough to see several GREAT bands completely wasted in the BGCiv. Bob Dylan at the Bill Graham Civic-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was here was for the 2005 Not So Silent Night, and if I can help it I won't be here again. Apart from the disappointing concert (The White Stripes got into an argument walked off and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have seen two Live 105 Not So silent night concerts here.....2006 show was a great lineup, while 2007 was a so-so concert. Its a big venue to see a show but the acoustic really don't work too well...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The group all ventured out to Bill Graham for Lovefest 2007. I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this yet!First off, the venue is easy to get to since we took the BART from Castro. Well we first took a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place with a passion.The place is huge, which is great when you need to hold a lot of people, but the sound is utter shit. Unless you are either right up front or upstairs in a seat,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best place for an awesome band such as TOOL!!!!! Don't waste your money unless it's your favorite band. I'd much rather go to almost any other venue in S.F.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since my move here I have made it a point to see several venues in action and have been really impressed. That was until I came here. Don't get me wrong, if you don't mind incredibly simple venues to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the vibe of the place -- a ballet or a cheesy theatre performance would be better suited to the venue, not a rock show. There are no posters, hardly anything is black, etc etc. That said, they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This venue never impresses no matter who you are going to see there. I have been to New Years 2000 with the Pretenders (although to be fair, who can remember that night?), Perfect Circle with Mars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for the venue... and that's only because it's BART-accessible, and across the street from the lovely City Hall park. The reason that this venue is TOTAL SHIT is because they have:-ULTRA shitty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and it was for a political rally. But it was a really good experience. I appreciated the security to get in the building. Lots of bathroom; I'm a fan of lots of bathrooms....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for a few events such as Popsicle, Love Fest/Parade etc and I really like it. The venue is always super chill kinda letting you do whatever you want and the staff is really friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the fact that I am partial towards this venue because it was my first concert experience with my hubby, the acoustics in this auditorium is so much better than the Warfield. Granted, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, We've been together 4-5 times now, we both have some happy memories and some we wish we could forget. I've tried to break this off before but you continued to lured me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Reminder: Review the VENUE not the BAND you saw. I shudder for the future of America.As live music venues goes - this place stinks. The ONLY times I've enjoyed a show here, even remotely is when my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is pretty easy to find - either on the street or in the underground lot. You can sit upstairs or stand below with general admission (at least for all the shows I've been to). We usually sit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I saw a show here was when I was 16 to see Blink182 and I remember thinking, "ya, it was a cool show and all, but the venue kinda blew".Fast forward 7 years to Saturday to me standing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the 5 stars are for the AMAZING show Saturday night. I have been following Interpol for years, and was SO excited to go! We sat upstairs for the first Band LIARS. Their sound system sucked, but i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to Bill Graham was last night to see Interpol. The opener--Liars--had me a little concerned about the quality of sound. But Interpol definitely made it work. Excellent show, even if we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see Interpol yesterday here and well, it was great.....The Liars were pretty good too, The auditorium is too big and open though, and well it felt weird......because if you go to the far...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a few events here, but last night was by far my favorite. It was the war of contenders and man was it vicious. I was sitting in the upper balcony and you could hear the smacks from up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With all of the amazing venues San Francisco has to offer, don't come here for a concert. This place is impersonal, way too huge and the sound isn't great. Need I say more? Go somewhere else for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the vibe of a conference hall. Oh, I guess it's because that's what it essentially is.Back in the day (1993!) I came here to see Midnight Oil (they put on an awesome show) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I've been to 6 or 7 events at this place. I remember seeing pictures of the inside during a party my freshman year in college and thinking it was the coolest thing I'd seen in a long time....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, the BGCA sucks. Bill Graham, father of the Fillmore and open-air shows in Golden Gate Park, must roll over in his grave every time someone plays here.It's basically a big hole of a venue. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place books the greatest bands....yet it is the biggest piece of crap. I am dying to see Interpol (why can't you play the Warfield again--no need to explain I know $$) next month and am half...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this venue. I came here on 7/28 for Tiesto's concert/rave. It was absoutely amazing. There was enough room to fit 10,000 people and i love the huge dance floor on the bottom and the balcony...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My least favorite music venue in SF. I've been there for the Be the Riottt! festival, the Love Parade after-party, and for Not So Silent Night, and each time I was really turned off by the stark...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the worst place to see a show. John Lennon and George Harrison could come back from the dead, reunite with the other two, and have a reincarnated Bob Marley opening, and I wouldn't go here to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are rare moments in life where you feel like you could just die. Like when a beautiful woman kisses you, or when you taste a really great piece of chocolate cake (you can see how much I value...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I totally forgot what it's like to go to a big show in the city.So many people pushing and shoving and trying to dance on my foot and completely smashing all 5'4" of me.I can only give to 2 stars to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh--I used to see so many shows here and I certainly enjoyed myself--Lauren Hill, Jane's Addiction, Beck. I recently saw Muse here and boy was I disappointed--color me old but the sound was awful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here for a series of Skills parties. Never once has it disappointed me to walk the halls of the Bill. Inside it has 1 huge main room and 2 smaller ones on the sides. There are escalators to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star for Manu Chao. For coming to SF. No stars for the event though, I had to leave. Waiting 20 mins for a drink to find out how overpriced is it.... Waiting for bathroom another 10 mins makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought that this auditormium blew.I am drunk as I write this, and that's no thanks to the $7 beers at Billy Graham's.But really, my lack of drunkeness is not his problem. Tonight I saw Manu Chao,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for you, friendly bald bouncer guy! You were super friendly and never kicked me out of the stairway in which I, a very short female, had to stand in order to see anything on stage. Plus,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this venue 2 stars for the crappy sound. It's echoey and quite reminiscent of seeing a show in a basketball arena. Actually, it's more than reminiscent...it's exactly like that. I saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hey.......Oh. Hey. that's right. I'm writing a review.Where, was I? Oh yeah. Two stars for the contact high at the Manu Chao show. Two stars for Manu Chao. One star for the guy who leapt on stage,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for two Not So Silent Nights and the place is really just too HUGE. I felt even more lost because it was packed each time with middle and high school kids and I don't remember ever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too big for my liking. If you like big though it is a good venue.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, it probably would have been better if we had closer seats, because it felt a whole lot like high school where I was sitting. Way too big, and not so intimate.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a short person, my advice is to not be on the floor during concerts where you will succumb to either 1) suffocation, 2) being crushed, and 3) not seeing a damn thing.I went to see The Killers on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT MUSE SHOW LAST NIGHT!!! sooooooooooo much fun, but i am too short and couldn't see a thing!! this venue is not the best for short ppl, but for a big show, i guess space in the city is ltd. at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for MUSE and their killer show last nite, but 3 stars for the venue itself. there's nothin fantastic about this place. the space was big enough. the bathrooms were clean enough. the sound...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Also went to the MUSE show last night and I agree, it was unbelievably awesome! I am giving the Auditorium four stars because in all honesty, it's better than the Fillmore, the Warfield, the Berkeley...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey..I agree with Amy.. I was at Snow Patrol was well...The Band was good, the Venue not so good. 1st floor restrooms were really dirty and yes the beer was expensive with bad service. Muse is there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love music almost more than life itself and there is nothing better than going to a live show and totally immersing myself in the pure electricity of creativity. I went to see Snow Patrol here last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent venue. Seats are slightly uncomfortable and the pillars can get in the way somewhat, but all in all pretty cool. Everyone there seems pretty chill and whatever.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the BG is definitely larger than some other venues, which can be slightly impersonal. but it does get good bands, and i think the sound is great for a larger place. i think its all general...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue for the Raggamuffin festival last week. I was almost let down that it was indoor but the laid back vibe inside the Civic center made it ok. Lots of room to get your boogie on. Plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a blast here this weekend at the Raggamuffin Festival. The Bill Graham kind of reminds me of the old Maritime Hall setup.There was TONS of room for dancing, Lots of balcony seats to chill out,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good venue.I have had diverse experiences with the acoustics here. Saw Pearl Jam, Keith Richards, and (somebody else I forgot) here over a span of almost a decade. Keith Richards sounded like he was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - cause anything goes.It's not beautiful like the Fillmore. It's never a very intimate show like the Great American Music Hall.It doesn't have class like Bimbos.But...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here many times to see many bands. It's memorable because the Radiohead gig I went to back in the day was absolutely amazing. You can see from pretty much anywhere you sit. I also saw a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After winning tickets to A Not So Silent Night from my sacred watering hole, The 540 Club, a friend and I made our way to the Civic Auditorium through wind and rain, ready to have our rib-cages...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night to see Night so silent night. My boyfriend and I went for balcony seats, since we were pretty tired from standing in line for a few hours outside. We were impressed and excited...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Saw the Barenaked Ladies here last night. The stars are pretty much for them, because they rule.Now onto the venue ...Given the area, seems parking can vary. We didn't get too lucky, but we didn't get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time I've been here.. went to watch Snoop.. it started with a very last minute idea to go watch Snoop.. which led to furious searching on craigslist and calling of people. Some ppl thought the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If your favorite band mandates that you come see them at this venue, I advise one of the following.1) Evaluate how much you really want to go. And then don't.2) If you must go, get there early for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - what a dump. Kinda like a big stinky public bathroom.If you go either stand near the stage or go upstairs and get a seat.Like my friend said - the great Bill Graham deserves better than to have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a Hong Kong singer's performance, Emil Chau and there are bad seats in the auditorium, esp on the right and left side of the stage with the imposing pillars!! How can they sit audience...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Snoop Dogg here last night. Have you ever been in a Auditorium that was hot-boxed? Well I have now, and it's not as fun as you would think................oooops, just fell asleep there for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Bill Graham Civic for the first time to see Bob Dylan. Many people who also wrote a review about the venue seem to discuss the awful acoustics, and I have to admit, they are right....
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium was everything I thought it would be, crap. Standing in the pit is tolerable, but still not the ideal place to see a 3 hour show. However, I can't imagine actually sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Dylan/Kings of Leon show last night. First time at the Civic and it was a very positive experience. Parking on the street was a breeze. There was the right amount of security around the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sound system is pretty aweful if you're sitting up in the balcony areas. Assigned floor seating here is not a great experience, so only come here if the shows are GA and you don't mind standing. Hard...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sound is so-so, don't bother standing on the floor unless you're prepared to be pummeled (or are there for John Tesh or something that doesn't involve crazy kids in the crowd), but it's still a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like seeing shows in a big warehouse with echoy sound and no bar, this place is for you. To be fair, they usually have tables where you can get crappy, over-priced drinks, and sometimes this is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't stand Clear Channel so I will not give this place 5 stars.I will say that the people here are pros and that they make 8,000 people feel as comfortable as they can. The large floor must be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just performed here with the Glide Choir for Mayor Newsom's SF Connect, which is a great program to help the homeless. We did a number of songs, then Cecil Williams our reverend introduced the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place but I think overall it's just an average mid sized venue. The acoustics for Pearl Jam were pretty lousy from where my friend got seats in section 216. When Green...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pearl Jam on Sun and Tues and had two totally different experiences. On Sun, we fought the crowd to a pretty close space to the stage. For Sonic Youth, I was standing behind two giants...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FIVE STARS FOR PEARL JAM! Minus one star for Sonic Youth. Minus one star for the drunken impatient 6'5" assholes making it so fun to watch the show while jumping for views. Minus two stars for $12...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was at the Billy Graham (as my friend calls it) last night for the last SF night of Pearl Jam. While Pearl Jam was AWESOME (eddie guitar surfing and tumbling all over the stage) this venue leaves...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very similar experience to Carol C. at Bil Graham Civic Auditorium. The size of the place is great --but the lay out sucks. I'm 5'3 so unless I'm getting squashed in the very front--there's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Bill Graham Civic Aud when I was 21. I saw Green Day there. It was amazing! The general admission tickets we had were the best. I wish I had gone to more concerts. The space was big...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This year the crew felt like getting tickets to some Live 105 sponsored concert, with a lineup promising a 60 minute finale by the White Stripes. Chuey's like, "Are you in or what? It's gonna be so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bill would be like "I'd rather not have my name on this place because I made the Fillmore and Winterland be the place for music, but thanks for doing this. San Francisco gave me more than anything I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love concerts! This place is huge, three full room to walk around and watch bands play. Last time, I was here was for the Strokes. It was great seeing them and they're coming back to Bay Area....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
unfortunately i have to skew my predecessors from a critique standpoint .. tonight was neither a concert, nor a new year's gala event .. it was my type of great venue: the 75th Anniversary Golden...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I abhor this place.Came here for Lenny Kravitz and couldn't manage to last for more than half the show.Worst venue for live music in the city, hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The performers are top notch, but the venue is terrible. Bill Graham is easy to get to get to, but has horrible acoustics and is one of the few places where you feel like you're sitting FURTHER from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have almost gotten killed at several different shows here by violent insanators trying to make their way onto the stage. best shows = beastie boys here back in the '96 and that show just totally...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good points: having the option of sitting in the balcony or dancing on the floor (ahhh, sitting can be so nice!), a chance to see big acts at a more intimate venue than Shoreline, close to BART, lots...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw the best Beastie Boys show EVER here in 2004! I will never forget it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spent my New Years Eve here watching the John Mayer Trio. First off, I must say that I really like the new blues band John Mayer has going, he played for an hour and a half and it was awesome, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen several shows here including beastie boys, the strokes, and 2 Live 105 Not So Silent night events. I must keep forgetting how bad the venue is every time I've gotten tickets for those...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the worst venue in SF. It's smaller than a stadium, bigger than a club but the sound is terrible. Not to mention the sound coming from the yacking in the foyer is frickin' annoying.And...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i agree with an earlier reviewer - this place is in between the fillmore and sbc park. I preferred smaller shows to arena concerts so this was a nicer environment to me. I saw Frans Ferdinand here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saw Tori Amos here with my wife two years ago, decent enough venue. Acoustics were a bit challenged at times but it didn't seem to harm the set that much.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i saw a rock show here and i thought the sound sucked, muffled like other civic centers. they stopped serving beer a hour before the show was over. i would go back but to see a different kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good venue. large enough so that you feel that you are not squeezed in, yet small enough not to feel like a large arena.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw the Beastie Boys here on their To The 5 Boroughs Tour in September 2004. One of the best gigs I've seen. Great venue.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2004
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