The Orange Peel

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It not what it's cracked up to be! The staff was super rude and treat you like poop.

I have been to many shows here and have always underwhelmed. They can really dial the sound in on bands, but other shows like hip-hop and electronic stuff blows to listen to there. The bar is very much like the urnal at a baseball field, uninviting and you only go there if you have to. For it being in beer city USA it seems pretty middle of the road, especially if you have paid a good amount to get in. As for the staff at the door they are very upfront upon entry that they are taking your stuff, but very helpful afterwards to reunite you with your stuff. Besides you can always go back to your car.

I’m a professional in his early 40s so I suppose it’s my own dumb fault for walking into a place like this.

Upon entering, as a matter of policy I was stopped by a staffer, a guy in his 20s, who rammed his hands in each of my pockets on a search. I believe he stole some cash, though I can’t prove that, I was kind of shaken by the incident and so I’m unsure.

The staffer did find and take my prescription medication, legally prescribed to me by my doctor. The guy flatly told me he was keeping my meds and I was to move on. After I got my bearings I called a lawyer friend, who advised me to drop it, since the dollar amount of the theft wasn’t great and who knows what brand of small-town justice I might run into if I call the police.

So if you want your rights violated and property stolen, this is the place for you.

The Orange Peel is a great venue to catch a favorite singer/band. They attract many big name artists, but without the impersonal feel of a larger coliseum. The prices of tickets are always within reason. Check it out!