The Fillmore Auditorium, Denver

I Am a 30 year old professional who lives/works in Boulder, CO, and recently attempted to attend a show at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. On the eve of the concert I had the unfortunate experience of having my ID stolen. As anyone who loses an ID can attest it was a frustrating experience. Luckily, Common/NERD were coming into town to lift my spirits. Before heading out to the concert I noticed that IDs were required for entrance into the show. Surely they will let a 30 year old into the show without ID. I did not want to drink any alcohol that eve as I was the driver, and knowing this I felt confident I could attend. However, being a practical minded person I decided to call the theater to confirm. "Of course you can come", I was told. "Just make sure you bring the CC you used to purchase the tickets". Great, I can't wait. I arrive to the show and get in line like all of the other fans and approach the ticket taker. At this point I Am asked if I have an ID. I explain the situation and tell them I spoke with someone at the theater earlier in the day.

At this point they bring in the "supervisor". This "supervisor" is a 40 year old woman working for some temp company providing the "security" for the event. I explain the situation to her and receive a large smile and her enthusiastically telling me I was out of luck. She was so excited to use her power to tell me get lost. You could smell it.

At this point I ask to speak with the theater management. "That can not be done", I am told. I press. "Okay, let me go get them it will take a long while." I stand to the side of the building and notice this hourly worker laughing and pointing in my direction. Mocking my horrible experience. I again approach security and ask to speak with the supervisor and am again told to wait. After 15 minutes Ms. Hourly Wage sends a flunky over to tell me there is no chance I can get in. He politely follows this up with, "and if you continue to stand here we will call the police for loitering". For f@#% loitering.

I make 100 grand a year, and this SOB is going to call the police on me. Seriously? I ask for his name which he refuses to give as he walks off. At this point I Am out a 50 dollar ticket, an hr drive, and a half day off of work to attend the show. Do I get a refund? No. Do I get a discount on future tickets? No. Do I get an apology? No. I get a f@#% you, get lost.

I WILL NEVER SEE A SHOW THERE AGAIN, and I will do everything in my power to prevent anyone I encounter from seeing a show there as well. Every opportunity I can find online to review/rate I will. Every paper I can submit a concert review for I have. Every nite I pray that they will close there doors soon. My only regret is I can't do more to make sure this happens.

I have seen literally hundreds of concerts in my life, and this was single handily the worst concert experience of my life. Hell, I have seen concerts in communist China and was treated MUCH better. RIDICULOUS.