I saw Lenny Kravitz and Kraftwerk.
Parking: I had to park far away (but you have to at 1st ave also, right?), plus it was free.
Bouncers: Some looked like they were 'roid-raging, but they didn't annoy me.
Sound: Excellent, on the floor the bass vibrated me
Crowded: Yes, but you can find some areas to get away.
Far better than Roy Wilkins or the Target Center. It seems more updated than 1st Ave, but 1st Ave seems to get better bands. I haven't been to the Excel.
Pros: Sound, free parking, location
Cons: A little pricey and crowded maybe? It's a concert, what do you expect?
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