I think Edmonton's Rogers Place is still the nicest arena I've ever been to.
My favorite venues are the 2,000 seat theaters, like the Warfield. If there was a Warfield in every city, I would play it. That's all I would do. I love venues like that.
I really like to do small venues. They're more intimate.
I like the small clubs.
I've played Madison Square Garden and Jones Beach several times, but I personally don't enjoy those larger venues. I much prefer theater or a performance space.
The Comedy Bar is an intimate club, which I prefer. I refuse to play theatres, because large empty spaces make me nervous, and I don't enjoy the echo. I'm no sell out. Literally.
I'm not crazy about arenas just because I can sell them out. It doesn't do anything for my ego at all. I want to play places where people don't have to sit in the nosebleed seats and wonder what the hell is going on.
I'd rather do smaller theaters, because it's more fun for the audience and more fun for me. I like to build up demand.
My preference is 3,000, maybe 5,000-seat venues.
I love looking out at a sea of people. It's mind-blowing. But I also like playing clubs.
Jay Z doesn't care if he plays in Paris or Denver, but we do. We make more money in Paris.
I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.
