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The open layout of the venue makes it easy to see the stage from anywhere Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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The view from the soundboard Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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Vintage rock posters cover the Fillmore’s interior Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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A mural in the stairwell commemorates tomorrow’s opening night Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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The upstairs bar Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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All food comes in Chinese takeout-esque containers, making it easy to navigate through the crowd and eat at the same time Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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The view from the front rail on stage left Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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The view from the second rail, stage right. All rails in the upstairs area have drink holding troughs attached to them. Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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More posters in the third floor hallway Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon
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The upstairs features two VIP areas Photograph by Kyle Gustasfon