Willie,

I agree with you 100% on all accounts.  My seats were in the pit 2nd row.  Before the Mellencamp performance began I saw a few men carrying in 4 beers at a time in a fast food style drink holder.  I immediately thought what venue sells my than 2 beers at a time?  Nowhere I know of.  The security was worthless.  A few fans jumping into the pit right in front of the security.  Very disappointing when fans pay extra for the VIP experience to be up there and then have no control over it.  Unlikely that I will go to this venue again - a nightmare of a town and venue.

Hi Tony:

I have tickets for the Pittsburgh show this saturday night.  since the venue sold the tickets and not ticketmaster, I was not provided with the promo codes for 2 tickets for the cd download and the chance to upgraded to the front row.  I called the venue ticket office and they never heard of this promotion from the Mellencamp camp.  Would you provide me with information on how I can participate in this promotion?

Thanks!

Tom