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Interior 3
The Governor's mansion
The State Capitol in RaleighWalnut Creek Ampitheater
The Walnut Creek Ampitheater has been the spot for many concerts that I have seen growing up in the area. Among the bands I have seen here, Live, Pearl Jam, The Who, 311, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, OzzFest, Counting Crows, Tool, the list goes on. Some of these bands I've seen more than once here. It is the most popular venue around the area I think for bands to come and play.
The sponsorship has changed over the years a few times. Before it was Hardee's walnut creek, now it's Altell that sponsors it. It is outdoors, so rain can ruin a show, but there's a whole covered pavillion area with assigned seating and then a huge lawn ( I mean huge) that extends all the way to the top of a hill. Mosh pits abound on this grassy slope as well as the hurling of pizza boxes, pot smoking, beer drinking and anything else you'd associate with a concert. It's loads of fun in the summer time. The local radio station G105 used to host a concert called the Big Shindig every May that sort of kicks off the season. I've seen all manner of local and national bands at these concerts over the years and it's great fun. Parking is over abundant and you will be directed as you drive in. Expect a great time if you ever come here for a concert. Just pray for no rain.
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