Welcome to DAR Constitution Hall; the largest concert hall in Washington, D.C. The venue seats up to 3,702 people and throughout its long history has brought in artists such as B.B King, Bruce Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and leader of the Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra. It has even served as the set for the filming of Jeopardy!

Less intimate than private venues but smaller than Verizon Center, DAR generally hosts bands looking for a middle ground. The environment is less pop star oriented and often times invites a more relaxed audience. That’s not to say pop stars steer clear from the venue. Keeping up with her surprise factor charm, Lady Gaga graced DAR with her presence in September 2009.

Constitution Hall has made an effort not to give in to modernization pressures from the other more contemporary venues in the city. The building maintains its historic feel, with old architecture, gold-coated structural decorations and big, red rugs. Different than other venues, DAR is set up like a theater with countless rows of classic theater seats. Last September, freshman journalism major Allie Gibeily attended the Lady Gaga concert.

“It is not your typical concert setting, it feels disconnected in a way,” Gibeily said. “It was hard to dance to Lady Gaga in theater seats.”

While perhaps it wasn’t the prime venue for Lady Gaga, it will be perfect for artists on its March through May line-up; Al Green: The whispers, Fresh Fest: Salt-N-Pepa, Vampire Weekend, Owl City, and Phoenix. In May, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will come together once again for another one of their legendary shows.