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But I was stunned to have a *horrible* encounter with a security guard who touched me unnecessarily & with Joel, the GM, who appeared with knee-jerk hostility & treated me like I was some kind of degenerate/criminal/dirtbag. I'm livid, I'm really sad, and I wish my night hadn't been spoiled by his lack of judgment, ego, and abusive behavior towards me.

I really, really wish I was sitting here savoring the beautiful show instead of shaking, thinking about the way I was treated like trash by the GM.

Had a seat up on the balcony. After the show, I used the restroom upstairs, then walked down the stairs to leave. There were still a good amount of people around, but no one walking down ahead of me/no steady stream of people to naturally follow out, and no staff ushering people. (Same thing before the show, had to have a bartender upstairs help me track down an usher so I could find my seat and that took a while. Even the bartender looked confused as to why there were no staff to be found. Wasn't a big deal at the time, but consistent with the problems that took place later.)

As I came down the stairs, straight ahead of me were a line of bright EXIT signs, so I walked towards them & through a door under the EXIT sign. As soon as I went through the door, it looked like a utility closet, not an exit, so I immediately turned around. (Again, first time here.)

And when I'd already turned around, crossed back to the other side of the door, and started walking the other direction, a security guard GRABS MY ELBOW and tells me to go the other way. I said "Sorry, I thought this was the exit, but obviously it's not. But also, you can tell me the correct way to get out of here without touching me. You can't touch me like that. There was no reason for it."

He replies "Yes, I can touch you". (Meekly, no eye contact, like he kinda knew he was wrong but also couldn't resist asserting his ego) THAT'S the problem.

Almost instantly, another man (who turned out to be Joel, the GM) pops up and in the most HOSTILE way imaginable points & says "This way" repeatedly. No acknowledgment that the security guard might have made a wrong call. No acknowledgment that maybe I'd made an honest mistake and there was *no need for any of this*.

I said (completely sober) a couple times words to the effect of "I know, I'm trying to leave, it was an honest mistake, there are exit signs there, I was already turned around, but he can communicate with me without touching me."

Joel starts going off about "we can do whatever we want to protect our back of house", and both his words and hostile tone escalated the situation. There was also a *complete* unwilingness to hear a single word out of my mouth, even when I was initially calmly trying to explain what had actually happened.

Then Joel persisted to talk to me like I was some kind of scumbag and made a big show of it and started escorting me out. He walked me half way out the venue, until another staff member with a level head saw what was going on and said he could take over (to try to smooth the situation over, I guess, rather than escalate further like the GM was doing)

Joel did not stop for one second to assess the specific situation. It was a one-size-fits-all knee-jerk show of stone-cold hostility against a paying concert-goer just trying to leave & not wanting to be manhandled by a sloppy security guard in the process.

Maybe "protect your back of house" by having ushers/security guiding people in the right direction so they know where to go?

Maybe protect it by having security that actually pays attention on the job and stops someone from going through the wrong door?

Maybe protect it by putting up clear signage saying that's not actually an exit that's to be used (but only an emergency exit I guess)?

The legendary House of Blues franchise goes back to 1992. It gained a Western wonder in 2007 when the House of Blues Dallas opened in the historic White Swan Building, a legendary location that was the home of White Swan Coffee in the 1920s. Where Victory Park meets the city’s West End, the House of Blues Dallas offers an immersive experience in American music of all kinds — rock, pop, country, jazz, hip-hop and more, plus tastebud-tingling restaurant fare — making it one of the best bars in Dallas for live music.

House of Blues Dallas Performers

It’s tough to think of a musical style that hasn’t been represented by top-tier artists on the House of Blues Dallas stage. Modern jazz trailblazer Kamasi Washington, prog metal heroes Queensryche, roots-rock legends Los Lobos, Americana treasure Robert Earl Keen and pop queen Carly Rae Jepsen are just a few of the heavyweights who have brought their talents to the venue.

Planning Your Visit to House of Blues Dallas

The Southern-flavored menu at this Dallas venue‘s restaurant can be as much of a draw as the music and plenty of public parking lots surround the venue for easy access.

House of Blues Dallas Frequently Asked Questions

What are the House of Blues Dallas parking options?

You’ll find public parking lots handily located right in back of the club.

Does House of Blues Dallas serve food?

Yes, the restaurant offers a full complement of Southern-style fare. Tuck into appetizers like BBQ brisket nachos, gumbo, and loaded mac & cheese; main courses like jambalaya, blackened salmon and Cajun chicken pasta; and smokehouse specialties like pulled pork and andouille sausage. And don’t miss out on the Sunday Gospel brunch, with sounds to feed your spirit and plates to sate your appetite.

What are the seating options at House of Blues Dallas?

For the club’s Music Hall, the setup is strictly standing room and general admission, so come prepared to dance. Find tickets here.

What are the House of Blues Dallas safety & security guidelines?

The venue’s bag policy requires that all bags be either clear (plastic, vinyl or PVC, up to 12″x 6″x12″) or hand-sized clutch bags (up to 4.5″x6.5″). COVID safety regulations include social distancing, reduced capacity and sanitary procedures. Full details can be found here.

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