How big of a venue is La Zona Rosa (in Austin, TX)?

Question

Compared to Stubb's or Emo's. I am going to see Conor Oberst there in September and have never been. I'm wondering how much I will have to fight to get to the front. :)

Answer 1

La Zona Rosa has a capacity of around 1000 people, depending on which area they have set up (one is 900, the other is 1200). I saw Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks there not long ago, and didn't have much problem getting reasonably close. the setup is kind of weird, with a large side area and a bar in the back, but it's definitely workable.

For reference. here are some other music venue capacities for comparison:

Austin Music Hall: 3000

Emo's (outside): 600

Flamingo Cantina: 300

Answer 2

I've only been to Stubb's outdoor venue, so compared to that La Zona is tiny!  I saw Eisley/Mute Math at La Zona and I didn't find it to be difficult to get very close to the front.  I got there about 10 minutes before the doors opened and I was maybe 4 rows away from the stage.