My strategy for enjoying live shows involves wearing my earplugs, without exception. I happen to have custom fitted plugs, but the foam "Hearos" and the like will do just as well. I find that they tend to drown out the ambient chatter you tend to find nowadays. The added benefit is you won't find yourself with ringing in your ears hours after a particularly loud performance.
For seated venues, options are limited, but if a show I want to attend has GA or lawn tickets available, I go that route. Much easier to move around and find a new perch if I find myself next to a particularly chatty group.
Austin
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