Against a wall

Lowell Pickett might want to downplay the Dakota’s beginnings at Bandana Square (“Planet Pickett,” February), but for many of us the club’s move was the lamented end of a lovely era

And not just due to the loss of that family feeling, either.

The Bandana site was cozy and intimate, with nary a bad seat in the house. Such cannot be said of the new location. Sit in the balcony and you have to look over/through/around the annoying railing, and if you don’t choose your seat extremely carefully on the floor you’ll end up looking at the drummer’s back all night … by all means never sit by the brick wall!

While the A-train membership used to be a great deal, ever since the move it has become far more restrictive, with a disturbingly increasing number of less-than-A-list national artists excluded from the ticket advantages contained as a member perk.

I’m glad the move has solidified the club’s financial stability, but for my money more was lost than gained.