![]() The experience was supreme and if you like electronic music Odesza is a group that you should be sure to see at least once. The concert ended pretty late and with our ears ringing we made our way back to the car. Where they played a few more songs and ended things with streamers falling from the ceiling’s rafters. The audience’s constant cheering encouraged them back to the stage for an encore. ![]() In January 1926 the new Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall opened and quickly. They wrapped up their set with fireworks sparkling upon them and then everything went black. Stairs lead to the front entrance and patio at left, while an unpaved Seventh. When they played them I was in heaven, melting into the music as it streamed through my ears and into my entire body. Two of my absolute favorite songs were played that night, Memories That You Call (feat. They played an entire set with a huge screen behind them playing videos and intricate designs behind them. Once Odesza came on stage everything seemed to settle as everyone drifted off into the musical hypnosis. From that point on it was a mind set to hold our ground as people tried to scurry and weave around us to get closer. Lighting: Fluorescent/Incandescent/Quartz Ceiling Height: 436'at peak approx. Eventually, we stopped moving forward in the crowd when we were only about 5 rows of people back. Capacity: 3,500 people In Expo 5,000 if East Parking lot used. The DJ was followed by some singer, I’m not sure who he was, but he was ok and we continued to move closer as the time got closer and closer to when Odesza would be on stage. Then we headed to the floor and tried to see how close we could get. The venue comprises the single largest proscenium style stage with freestanding balcony in North America, with some 6,300 seats and an adjoining 54,000 square foot Expo Hall. ![]() It was obvious that people were drinking as they had booths set up on the edges of the floor, but I’m sure others were also smoking weed as the smell of it lofted through the air around them.Īs the DJ spun to get everyone into the mood we explored the merchandise booth and bought a really cool sweatshirt. The Shrine has hosted many prestigious events such as the Academy Awards, the Grammy’s, the SAG Awards, People’s Choice Awards, BET Awards and more. I had never been to a concert quite like this before. There was an upper balcony level for VIP. ![]() We were searched with metal detectors and then allowed into the auditorium where we made our way to what looked like a huge basketball court. Katie and I arrived at the theater early, waited in line, and quickly made our way to the entrance. While I waited I listened to their beats on Youtube and Songza constantly feeling inspired by the rhythm of their music. I bought the tickets as soon as they went on sale and then patiently waited months as the time passed. Odesza is one of my favorite electronic music groups so when I saw that they were coming to Los Angeles and I had a chance to see them at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall I couldn’t resist. ![]()
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