Still, major national and international acts tend to be attracted to some of the city's larger venues.
Amphitheaters are the staple of national rock and pop concert tours.
Both are among the most accommodating and comfortable facilities for big-name acts. Nearly as beautiful as the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek books a full season of national acts, from the Goo Goo Dolls and the Brian Setzer Orchestra to John Tesh and Barry Manilow. Be advised that escaping from the show afterward can be a problem, as cars are stacked in packed lots, often making exiting a slow process. Otherwise, it's not as aesthetically pleasing, but it's quite comfortable and none of its seats are too far from the stage. In addition to pop stars from Celine Dion to Jane's Addiction, the Universal has also booked such theater events as The Who's Tommy.