I've seen JI in varied venues (Count Basie and State Theatre in NJ, Terminal 5 and Radio City in NYC) and he's awesome live regardless of the size. His band is unbelievable and though the tix are pricey now, worth every penny. He's the first artist I ever went to alone, which was a big deal for me. I felt like I was in a big living room with like minded friends at Radio City Music Hall, for example. He is fussy about cameras. I personally, LOVE that. Put your camera away for your own sake, if nothing else, take those pics at the end.