They're off to the side, but we were the row. We were all scattered through the venue, two of us having front row in section R. Crystal clear when just talking and still pretty dang good once the volume gets loud with hefty bass. The sound is actually really really good inside the venue. I've been here for everything from stand up by Ron White to concerts for country (awesome) duo Big & Rich. Mystic Lake's showroom for concerts is top notch. I'm the local so I've been here before to gamble and I've seen shows even prior to the showroom being renovated. Came here with some girlfriends from around the tri-state area to have a Big & Rich weekend.