DavidA,
Depending on the artist they may or may not let you take pictures and/or stand at the stage. In Nov. 2006 only the front row got to go to the stage and they did their level best to prevent anyone from taking pictures. I was there in Feb. of this year for an REO show and they let anyone and everyone in the Pit go to the stage and could have cared less if you video-taped the entire show. Tier 1 ticket gets you free parking and access to the Terra Rosa Room.
A few of us will be meeting up at 7:00 p.m. in the Terra Rosa Room if you're on your own and need someone to hang with before the show. I'm short with long blonde Stevie Nickish hair. Come say hi!
Carol-Lynn