So true!
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Going to rock concerts has always meant dealing with a bunch of unruly people, many of them very drunk – but it seems like lately things have been worse than ever. Attention spans are at an all-time low, and the ubiquity of smartphones has resulted in a huge percentage of the audience at any given show barely paying attention to the action onstage. Here are the 10 most annoying behaviors at rock concerts.
1. Taking pictures the entire freaking show.
I get it. You want to show all your friends on Facebook and Twitter that you saw a cool concert. Fine. Take a photo. Take five if you want! But please, don't take 77. You always manage to hold your camera right in my line of sight. You don't even look like you're enjoying the show while you're doing this. All your attention is on the photos. And you know what? Those photos are all going to look like shit. Every single one of them. You're too far away. You'll probably never even look at them. Also, you see those guys right in front of the stage with the giant cameras? They're taking great professional pictures. There's really no need for yours.
2. Checking e-mail, Facebook and Twitter every couple of minutes.
Unless you're a surgeon or a firefighter, everything can wait. Live in the moment. Enjoy the show. You paid good money to be here. You can e-mail your friends when you get home. Also, that cellphone emits a very harsh and distracting glow. For the love of God, just turn it off.
3. Incessantly talking to your friends.
You might not like whatever song is playing. You may be bored with the show in general. You may have been dragged here against your will. But you've been chattering the entire show, and I can hear every word. It's driving me crazy. Please shut up. Please. I can't tell you how many shows I attend where the two people in front of me are yelling in each others' ears the entire night. Not only is my sightline blocked when their heads come together, but I can hear them. Maybe go to a coffee shop when the show is done. Lie under an oak tree and talk until the sun comes up. I don't care. Just quiet down so I can enjoy the show.
4. Yelling out requests.
Look, I hope Morrissey plays "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" also. That would be cool – but stop screaming for it. Most of the time the set list is pre-determined, and you're screaming in my ear. They're going to play what they're going to play. Go along for the ride. And to the guy screaming for a super obscure B-side from 15 years ago? Nobody thinks you're cool.
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5. Yelling out "Freebird!"
This request deserves its own subcategory of irritation. This joke has never been funny. Not once. Just stop. It was lame in 1981. Now it's just infuriating.
6. Pushing your way to the front.
If a concert is general admission, the people in front earned their spots. They got there early and laid claim to their space. The people all the way in front might have even spent all day camped out by the doors, so when the lights go off and you shove your way to the front, you're being a huge asshole. Don't do that. If you show up late and there's only room in the back, you've just gotta deal with it.
7. Getting so drunk you puke.
At pretty much any big concert, you'll see a janitor emerge after a couple of songs with a big broom and a bucket of sawdust. It means somebody puked. It's a bummer for the puker, but the people all around have to deal with the aftermath. Don't be the vomit guy. There's no worse kind of person to be at the concert.
8. Loudly complaining after the show because the band didn't play your favorite song.
Not all artists take the Rod Stewart/Billy Joel/Tom Petty approach of "nothing but the hits." Performers like Neil Young or Van Morrison are unpredictable. This is actually a good thing. Try to enjoy the show you're getting as opposed the one you wish you were seeing. Besides, haven't you heard "Brown Eyed Girl" and "Southern Man" enough?
9. Filming the entire show on your iPhone.
This distracts people even worse than taking pictures, and usually results in an equally horrid product. The sad irony is that people tend to film their favorite songs, but the smiles on their faces are gone when all their concentration goes into capturing these moments on film. Tomorrow morning, YouTube will be cluttered with crappy cellphone videos of every song from whatever show you're seeing. There's no need to add to that. You paid good money to see a show, and you're joylessly watching it through a tiny screen on your iPhone. It just doesn't make any sense.
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10. Yelling "Sit down!" at people who are standing up.
This is a real problem at theater and arena shows that attract fans over the age of, say, 40. Nobody can quite agree when to stand or when to sit down. Inevitably, there are some people standing right in front of people that wish to remain seated. Between songs, someone will scream "Sit down!" The stander either obliges, or yells back something like "Go fuck yourself." The person in the seat just seethes with rage, and the tension seeps through the whole section. Often the person is standing only because someone in front of them is standing. It leads to chaos, and grumpy old people spending the entire show miserable. This has to stop. Here's a simple rule of thumb: If you can't see, stand up. It's very easy. Inversely, if everyone in front of you is seated, sit down. Go with the flow and just relax. We're all in this concert together.
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I would like to add obnoxiously singing every word to every song. Especially at a MMJ show because they usually are signing the wrong shit. :angry:
I have a few things to add: body odor, pushing/crushing the people in front of you to try to get a setlist, jumping on the feet of your fellow concertgoer when you have snorted adderall and they are wearing sandals, tall guy who pushes his way in front of people who've been there for hours and then talks to his buddies the entire show - happens almost every show, the beer spiller.
Gotta add the porn show....Not everyone may find this annoying, but personally if you want to get it on, I would prefer not during the concert....... :wink:
Quote from: BigHerm on Jan 15, 2013, 11:54 AM
I would like to add obnoxiously singing every word to every song. Especially at a MMJ show because they usually are signing the wrong shit. :angry:
oh yea, Rocket Man at PC2 was especially rough on my eardrums.
Quote from: parkervb on Jan 15, 2013, 02:25 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on Jan 15, 2013, 11:54 AM
I would like to add obnoxiously singing every word to every song. Especially at a MMJ show because they usually are signing the wrong shit. :angry:
oh yea, Rocket Man at PC2 was especially rough on my eardrums.
sorry :(
I'm sorry. I can't help singing along! But I try not to shout.
Quote from: LD on Jan 15, 2013, 12:33 PM
Gotta add the porn show....Not everyone may find this annoying, but personally if you want to get it on, I would prefer not during the concert....... :wink:
Yeah, I get where you're coming from but who among us hasn't been there and done that? :wink:
I was glad to see this article, as it seems like these are just getting worse and worse (as the author notes).
I'm always amazed at how oblivious people can be of how they affect others, and wonder if it is that they can't imagine they are bothering other people or that they just don't care if they are.
I'd say my obsession with being on the rail/up front is more about annoying people than a need to be that close to the band. I actually prefer being a bit back in terms of a vantage point and sound. With each fewer person between you and the band, though, you lessen the odds of having the show impacted by annoying, inconsiderate people.
The talking is annoying as all get out... I don't care about your crappy day at work. I had a couple that was putting on a PDA Clinic at a show once... thankfully they came in late and left early...
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 15, 2013, 07:55 PM
I was glad to see this article, as it seems like these are just getting worse and worse (as the author notes).
I'm always amazed at how oblivious people can be of how they affect others, and wonder if it is that they can't imagine they are bothering other people or that they just don't care if they are.
I'd say my obsession with being on the rail/up front is more about annoying people than a need to be that close to the band. I actually prefer being a bit back in terms of a vantage point and sound. With each fewer person between you and the band, though, you lessen the odds of having the show impacted by annoying, inconsiderate people.
I'm in agreement with you, Whip. I get a little uncomfortable being so close to the front; however, I prefer it there than back where you have to deal with the inconsiderates and the obnoxious ones. I also have like to watch certain people take naps on the rail during songs. I've wondered if the band ever notices that scosby needs a nap towards the end of a show..
Quote from: ericm on Jan 15, 2013, 06:55 PM
Quote from: LD on Jan 15, 2013, 12:33 PM
Gotta add the porn show....Not everyone may find this annoying, but personally if you want to get it on, I would prefer not during the concert....... :wink:
Yeah, I get where you're coming from but who among us hasn't been there and done that? :wink:
ericm, you've done porn?! :shocked:
Quote from: Fully on Jan 15, 2013, 08:30 PM
Quote from: ericm on Jan 15, 2013, 06:55 PM
Quote from: LD on Jan 15, 2013, 12:33 PM
Gotta add the porn show....Not everyone may find this annoying, but personally if you want to get it on, I would prefer not during the concert....... :wink:
Yeah, I get where you're coming from but who among us hasn't been there and done that? :wink:
ericm, you've done porn?! :shocked:
Porn, no. But I have enjoyed more than just the music at a couple of shows in the past. :wink:
Quote from: ericm on Jan 15, 2013, 09:09 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 15, 2013, 08:30 PM
Quote from: ericm on Jan 15, 2013, 06:55 PM
Quote from: LD on Jan 15, 2013, 12:33 PM
Gotta add the porn show....Not everyone may find this annoying, but personally if you want to get it on, I would prefer not during the concert....... :wink:
Yeah, I get where you're coming from but who among us hasn't been there and done that? :wink:
ericm, you've done porn?! :shocked:
Porn, no. But I have enjoyed more than just the music at a couple of shows in the past. :wink:
Yeah, maybe calling it porn is a little too strong, but it's enough PDA to make me feel I'm either imposing or getting turned on......one of the two :wink: :grin:
Quote from: Fully on Jan 15, 2013, 08:30 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 15, 2013, 07:55 PM
I was glad to see this article, as it seems like these are just getting worse and worse (as the author notes).
I'm always amazed at how oblivious people can be of how they affect others, and wonder if it is that they can't imagine they are bothering other people or that they just don't care if they are.
I'd say my obsession with being on the rail/up front is more about annoying people than a need to be that close to the band. I actually prefer being a bit back in terms of a vantage point and sound. With each fewer person between you and the band, though, you lessen the odds of having the show impacted by annoying, inconsiderate people.
I'm in agreement with you, Whip. I get a little uncomfortable being so close to the front; however, I prefer it there than back where you have to deal with the inconsiderates and the obnoxious ones. I also have like to watch certain people take naps on the rail during songs. I've wondered if the band ever notices that scosby needs a nap towards the end of a show..
I prefer to be a bit back for the reasons Whip listed. Sound is better and you get a better view of the band and the light show the further back you are. Plus, I'm not a fan of arriving to the venue hours before the show to wait in line for a spot on the rail. I'd rather be in the lot drinking beer and partaking in other things... :cool:
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jan 15, 2013, 08:22 PM
The talking is annoying as all get out... I don't care about your crappy day at work. I had a couple that was putting on a PDA Clinic at a show once... thankfully they came in late and left early...
This really annoys the fuck out of me. I mean, why do you come to a show if you're going to talk the entire fucking performance? Just go to a fucking bar?! The worst is when you have someone that thinks that you want to talk to them?! Night 3 at PC we had this couple next to us that kept trying to start conversations with my wife and I. It was OK before the show, but not during the show. He was trying to talk to me during War Begun so I just ignored him and I think he got the picture. As he was yapping, I'm thinking to myself, Dude, this is freaking War Begun! STFU because you are missing a great song! :cool:
I did have to take exception to a jab the author took at the over 40 crowd in his last point about yelling Sit Down:
QuoteThis is a real problem at theater and arena shows that attract fans over the age of, say, 40.
Say what? I'm over 40 and I would NEVER tell someone to sit down at a show.
Great article overall but I would add one thing:
LEAVE YOUR GLOWSTICKS AT HOME!!! :angry:
Quote from: ericm on Jan 15, 2013, 09:09 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 15, 2013, 08:30 PM
Quote from: ericm on Jan 15, 2013, 06:55 PM
Quote from: LD on Jan 15, 2013, 12:33 PM
Gotta add the porn show....Not everyone may find this annoying, but personally if you want to get it on, I would prefer not during the concert....... :wink:
Yeah, I get where you're coming from but who among us hasn't been there and done that? :wink:
ericm, you've done porn?! :shocked:
Porn, no. But I have enjoyed more than just the music at a couple of shows in the past. :wink:
Bow chicka bow bow!
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jan 16, 2013, 10:36 AM
I did have to take exception to a jab the author took at the over 40 crowd in his last point about yelling Sit Down:
QuoteThis is a real problem at theater and arena shows that attract fans over the age of, say, 40.
Say what? I'm over 40 and I would NEVER tell someone to sit down at a show.
Me, too. I'm over 40 and get yelled at all the time to sit down at shows. Unfortunately, the stereotype of older "rockers" being the most guilty of thinking they can tell others to sit down is based in truth. I dread going to see arena and theater shows for the old masters because I know I will probably not be able to rock out without suffering verbal and sometimes physical abuse (shit thrown at me, drinks spilled on me) just because I want to stand up for
a few fucking songs!!! I'm trying to be flexible and not stand up the entire show, which is what I'd prefer, but these assholes think they have a right to dictate what others can do for the entire goddamn show. I've had people tell me to sit down before the band had even played a note, just as they were coming on stage and people stood up to greet them. Its fucking ridiculous, IMO.
That's why I was thrilled at Springsteen a few weeks ago to be in an arena on the floor with no chairs and everyone young and old seemingly happy to be up on their feet and fully participating in the show. And its another reason why I love MMJ and Wilco shows, the audiences are cool about standing up most of the night.
Quote from: Shug on Jan 16, 2013, 11:04 AM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jan 16, 2013, 10:36 AM
I did have to take exception to a jab the author took at the over 40 crowd in his last point about yelling Sit Down:
QuoteThis is a real problem at theater and arena shows that attract fans over the age of, say, 40.
Say what? I'm over 40 and I would NEVER tell someone to sit down at a show.
Me, too. I'm over 40 and get yelled at all the time to sit down at shows. Unfortunately, the stereotype of older "rockers" being the most guilty of thinking they can tell others to sit down is based in truth. I dread going to see arena and theater shows for the old masters because I know I will probably not be able to rock out without suffering verbal and sometimes physical abuse (shit thrown at me, drinks spilled on me) just because I want to stand up for a few fucking songs!!! I'm trying to be flexible and not stand up the entire show, which is what I'd prefer, but these assholes think they have a right to dictate what others can do for the entire goddamn show. I've had people tell me to sit down before the band had even played a note, just as they were coming on stage and people stood up to greet them. Its fucking ridiculous, IMO.
That's why I was thrilled at Springsteen a few weeks ago to be in an arena on the floor with no chairs and everyone young and old seemingly happy to be up on their feet and fully participating in the show. And its another reason why I love MMJ and Wilco shows, the audiences are cool about standing up most of the night.
If you go to a show to sit down, you probably shouldn't go to shows. I'm over 40 and I know what I'm in for. If I don't like it or I can't hang, it's really my problem isn't it. No one would tell someone at a sporting event to sit down. Go to a show at your local coffee shop or a classical concert if you want to sit. Or just accept that you are going to not be able to see.
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I was amazed, at my first Grateful Dead concert, at Anaheim Stadium, when during parts of the show I saw entire sections of seated folks with just one freak dancing like crazy and not one person told him to sit down. The Deadhead concert-going ethos should be the model for all rock fans: if you are not hurting anyone or engaging in egregrious anti-social behavior, do whatever you want.
Later in the show, when the whole goddamn stadium was rocking out together to a monumental joyous Touch of Grey encore, the energy in that place was staggering. It was an overwhelmingly ecstatic moment and immediately after that show I was scheming to go to another show as soon as I possibly could.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 16, 2013, 11:14 AM
If you go to a show to sit down, you probably shouldn't go to shows. I'm over 40 and I know what I'm in for. If I don't like it or I can't hang, it's really my problem isn't it. No one would tell someone at a sporting event to sit down. Go to a show at your local coffee shop or a classical concert if you want to sit. Or just accept that you are going to not be able to see.
Happens at sporting events too. I've been to many Michigan football games where I've been told to sit down. I've often asked these douchebags that can't stand why they just don't stay at home and watch the games on their Lazyboys if they don't want to stand up???
Shug, you are so right about the scene at Dead shows. Nobody ever got in anyone's business as long as they were enjoying themselves. If you wanted to sit and take a break, that's what you did and if there were people in front of you dancing and enjoying themselves, good for them!
I remember being told to sit by Security at the Izod Center when MMJ opened for Tom Petty...
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jan 16, 2013, 12:51 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 16, 2013, 11:14 AM
If you go to a show to sit down, you probably shouldn't go to shows. I'm over 40 and I know what I'm in for. If I don't like it or I can't hang, it's really my problem isn't it. No one would tell someone at a sporting event to sit down. Go to a show at your local coffee shop or a classical concert if you want to sit. Or just accept that you are going to not be able to see.
Happens at sporting events too. I've been to many Michigan football games where I've been told to sit down. I've often asked these douchebags that can't stand why they just don't stay at home and watch the games on their Lazyboys if they don't want to stand up???
Shug, you are so right about the scene at Dead shows. Nobody ever got in anyone's business as long as they were enjoying themselves. If you wanted to sit and take a break, that's what you did and if there were people in front of you dancing and enjoying themselves, good for them!
I
used to go the Ducks (University of Oregon) football games with my Dad when I first moved here because he had season tix and needed a compadre. Oy. It's true what they say about men becoming grumpy when they get old. All he'd do is complain about all the standing (they never, ever, sit at Autzen Stadium) and the beer drinking. "That guy's had about 5 beers already, geez!". And the halftime exodus "these guys are going to miss the entire second half with all their beer drinking." Good lord, I needed a beer.
It's a concert, there are (mostly) no rules. If you don't like that I stopped in front of you, walk in front of me. If you wander around for a couple minutes at the beginning, you'll find a group of like-minded individuals. If you want to sing and dance and rock out, you'll find those people. If you want to just chill with your girl and not get bumped into, go back a little bit and you'll find all the other happy couples. The PC run was a blast and with each night we found more people that were having the same kind of fun. On Sat, we found the best groups of people in front of the soundboard. There were high-fives & OMFG! looks exchanged, "YEESSSS!!'s" for favorite songs, everything we wanted. The easiest way to have fun is to not worry about what everyone else is doing. If you're in a shit mood or don't care about the band, STAY HOME! We will have a blast without you! :evil:
Quote from: Jims Poncho on Jan 16, 2013, 03:46 PM
It's a concert, there are (mostly) no rules. If you don't like that I stopped in front of you, walk in front of me. If you wander around for a couple minutes at the beginning, you'll find a group of like-minded individuals. If you want to sing and dance and rock out, you'll find those people. If you want to just chill with your girl and not get bumped into, go back a little bit and you'll find all the other happy couples. The PC run was a blast and with each night we found more people that were having the same kind of fun. On Sat, we found the best groups of people in front of the soundboard. There were high-fives & OMFG! looks exchanged, "YEESSSS!!'s" for favorite songs, everything we wanted. The easiest way to have fun is to not worry about what everyone else is doing. If you're in a shit mood or don't care about the band, STAY HOME! We will have a blast without you! :evil:
How does one walk in front of someone who pushed their way in front of you and took up all the remaining space? I typically say something to the douchebags who do that, so they will know their behavior is not appropriate, but it was still a douchebag move to do it.
Quote from: Shug on Jan 16, 2013, 11:29 AM
I was amazed, at my first Grateful Dead concert, at Anaheim Stadium, when during parts of the show I saw entire sections of seated folks with just one freak dancing like crazy and not one person told him to sit down. The Deadhead concert-going ethos should be the model for all rock fans: if you are not hurting anyone or engaging in egregrious anti-social behavior, do whatever you want.
Later in the show, when the whole goddamn stadium was rocking out together to a monumental joyous Touch of Grey encore, the energy in that place was staggering. It was an overwhelmingly ecstatic moment and immediately after that show I was scheming to go to another show as soon as I possibly could.
You mean people actually sat down at Grateful Dead shows? Glad I never was surrounded by them in the 100+ times I saw the band.
I agree with you guys that the deadhead concert ethos was awesome and should be the norm. There was just this general level of respect for others that I've never really seen at other big rock shows.
I'm way beyond most of you in terms of "experience". Stand by me next time you want to stand up and dance while everyone else is being a dud. No one has messed with me on this account for a long time and God help the next one that tries. :grin: :cheesy: :thumbsup:
One of the most annoying things is when people are on the rail or close to the front, they hardly move. Instead, they stand there just watching the performer(s) on stage like they were watching TV.
True story - at a Sam Roberts show in Ottawa during the Ottawa Bluesfest a few years ago, there were four teenagers standing right in front of us on the rail. Our friend and us immensely enjoyed the show, singing, dancing, yelling, etc. The kids hardly moved. At the end of the show, one of the two girls said, "The show was good, but I would have enjoyed it more if there wasn't so much screaming."
Oh, another annoying behaviour - getting smoked on the shoulder at a MMJ show when TWTHS comes on. Happens almost every time, eh GO4IT? :wink:
Quote from: Northern Neighbour on Jan 16, 2013, 10:46 PM
Oh, another annoying behaviour - getting smoked on the shoulder at a MMJ show when TWTHS comes on. Happens almost every time, eh GO4IT? :wink:
Hey, it should be well known by now that TWTHS rules in my world and you're going to get smoked if you're in my space when they fire this one up.
And don't you have universal health care coverage north of the border? This is a covered illness under your health care plan and you are eligible for physical therapy after the shows - it's called TWTHS Smoked Shoulder Syndrome or TWTHSSSS. :rolleyes:
Ahhhh, the ol' 'sit vs. stand' debate! I was at a Paul McCartney concert a few years ago, and because there seats, people were sitting. Unlike some people that night, I realized I was in the presence of a fucking BEATLE and danced my ass off. The majority of my section was up and dancing with me, but I noticed a disinterested younger couple sitting directly behind me. As quickly as I turned around to notice them, the guy had already shoved a 20 in my face.
'Listen asshole, take this money and SIT THE FUCK DOWN!'
I took the money and didn't say a word. The next song was 'Back In The USSR', so I got right back up and resumed rockin'. The guy grabbed my shoulder aggressively.
'What the fuck man?! Sit down!'
I told him it was 20 a SONG. He left.
oistheone, you are my new hero.
Quote from: oistheone on Jan 17, 2013, 01:38 AM
Ahhhh, the ol' 'sit vs. stand' debate! I was at a Paul McCartney concert a few years ago, and because there seats, people were sitting. Unlike some people that night, I realized I was in the presence of a fucking BEATLE and danced my ass off. The majority of my section was up and dancing with me, but I noticed a disinterested younger couple sitting directly behind me. As quickly as I turned around to notice them, the guy had already shoved a 20 in my face.
'Listen asshole, take this money and SIT THE FUCK DOWN!'
I took the money and didn't say a word. The next song was 'Back In The USSR', so I got right back up and resumed rockin'. The guy grabbed my shoulder aggressively.
'What the fuck man?! Sit down!'
I told him it was 20 a SONG. He left.
That's a great story!!!! :grin:
Quote from: oistheone on Jan 17, 2013, 01:38 AM
Ahhhh, the ol' 'sit vs. stand' debate! I was at a Paul McCartney concert a few years ago, and because there seats, people were sitting. Unlike some people that night, I realized I was in the presence of a fucking BEATLE and danced my ass off. The majority of my section was up and dancing with me, but I noticed a disinterested younger couple sitting directly behind me. As quickly as I turned around to notice them, the guy had already shoved a 20 in my face.
'Listen asshole, take this money and SIT THE FUCK DOWN!'
I took the money and didn't say a word. The next song was 'Back In The USSR', so I got right back up and resumed rockin'. The guy grabbed my shoulder aggressively.
'What the fuck man?! Sit down!'
I told him it was 20 a SONG. He left.
Wow, what a dick. Why even bother going to a show if that's going to be your attitude? I love the way you handled it o.
I feel like every Wilco show there seems to be a split between sitters and standers. Can't remember the exact date/show, but I have a Wilco recording from somewhere in Canada where tweedy calls attention to the whole stand vs. sit struggle that was going on in the crowd, then he says..."I don't have the solution to this problem, but would just like to draw attention to it" or something along those lines. Classic.
Yeah, he often does that. I've not heard him outright tell people to stand up, but he drops pretty strong hints that that is what he prefers: an engaged and energetic audience to feed off of. It really helps when the band steps in and encourages people to stand up. Go Tweedy!
The people in front of me at the MPP show, who were taking tons of pictures the entire show, turned around right in the middle of the best part of the jam in Lay Low and asked if I would take their picture. I couldn't hear what they were asking but they persisted until I fiinally figured it out and said No, Not Now. They probably thought I was the rude one.
Next time I'm going to say I charge $20 a photo. So great that guy left the McCartney show.
The worst is when someone is taking video of a song while talking to their friend and paying no attention to the actual concert that is going on. Like the crap sound on the small phone will be better tomorrow than the actual performance going on in front of their eyes.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 16, 2013, 05:06 PM
Quote from: Jims Poncho on Jan 16, 2013, 03:46 PM
It's a concert, there are (mostly) no rules. If you don't like that I stopped in front of you, walk in front of me. If you wander around for a couple minutes at the beginning, you'll find a group of like-minded individuals. If you want to sing and dance and rock out, you'll find those people. If you want to just chill with your girl and not get bumped into, go back a little bit and you'll find all the other happy couples. The PC run was a blast and with each night we found more people that were having the same kind of fun. On Sat, we found the best groups of people in front of the soundboard. There were high-fives & OMFG! looks exchanged, "YEESSSS!!'s" for favorite songs, everything we wanted. The easiest way to have fun is to not worry about what everyone else is doing. If you're in a shit mood or don't care about the band, STAY HOME! We will have a blast without you! :evil:
How does one walk in front of someone who pushed their way in front of you and took up all the remaining space? I typically say something to the douchebags who do that, so they will know their behavior is not appropriate, but it was still a douchebag move to do it.
yeah this is wrong. If i waited for 6 hours to get on the rail or one off, dont walk you pussy ass up and shove your way into my space. its just inconsiderate (as in, you arent considering anyone but yourself)
Ahhhh, the ol' "it's a rock concert" defense...don't we all get that rock shows exist solely to give everybody permission to be extremely intoxicated and act in ways we would never ever do in real life, and nobody should really take any offense? Yeah, I'm really tired of that argument.
Oh, talkers during shows.....Shug and I were seeing Wilco at RR last summer for a 2-night run. We were next to a group of people that seemed pretty cool at first. During the show, one of the women stood by Shug (I was on the other side of him) and kept talking to him and touching his shoulder during songs. He politely told her to please not talk during songs, but between songs was okay. She then would keep apologizing to him during songs, hence still talking. She wanted him to stop holding my hand so he could cup his ears to hear the sound better. We finally realized that she must have been hitting on him in a weird way or something. She was being so disrespectful and annoying that Shug finally went off on her as she wasn't getting the message. I finally switched spots with him. The behavior stopped, except when her group decided to leave early during the encore, she came up and whispered in my ear "fuck you." If my left ACL wasn't completely torn in half, I would have ran after her and yanked her long hair out of her f@#*ing head. Most of the encore was spent dealing with this psycho and I wish we could go back in time and re-live that moment differently. Having cool/like people around ya means so much at a concert.....
I saw Wilco at Hamilton Place on February 23, 2010 (John Y, go throw that one on your birthday list :wink: ) for my birthday and Tweedy told everyone to get up and dance. The staff didn't want dancing in the aisles, but standing at your seat was fine. The forward half of the hall complied but the back half sat on their duffs. He said something along the lines of, "If you are going to go out for a night on the town and listen to music, you should at least dance and enjoy it." I like that he does this. Lord knows, I cannot sit still for good music. Heck, even standing around at gigs I don't care for leaves me unable to stand still.
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 17, 2013, 01:49 PM
Ahhhh, the ol' "it's a rock concert" defense...don't we all get that rock shows exist solely to give everybody permission to be extremely intoxicated and act in ways we would never ever do in real life, and nobody should really take any offense? Yeah, I'm really tired of that argument.
Yeah, what Crispy said. It's very possible to have fun without simultaneously fucking up the fun of others.
Quote from: e_wind on Jan 17, 2013, 01:42 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 16, 2013, 05:06 PM
Quote from: Jims Poncho on Jan 16, 2013, 03:46 PM
It's a concert, there are (mostly) no rules. If you don't like that I stopped in front of you, walk in front of me. If you wander around for a couple minutes at the beginning, you'll find a group of like-minded individuals. If you want to sing and dance and rock out, you'll find those people. If you want to just chill with your girl and not get bumped into, go back a little bit and you'll find all the other happy couples. The PC run was a blast and with each night we found more people that were having the same kind of fun. On Sat, we found the best groups of people in front of the soundboard. There were high-fives & OMFG! looks exchanged, "YEESSSS!!'s" for favorite songs, everything we wanted. The easiest way to have fun is to not worry about what everyone else is doing. If you're in a shit mood or don't care about the band, STAY HOME! We will have a blast without you! :evil:
How does one walk in front of someone who pushed their way in front of you and took up all the remaining space? I typically say something to the douchebags who do that, so they will know their behavior is not appropriate, but it was still a douchebag move to do it.
yeah this is wrong. If i waited for 6 hours to get on the rail or one off, dont walk you pussy ass up and shove your way into my space. its just inconsiderate (as in, you arent considering anyone but yourself)
I guess I should have been more clear. I have never and would never pull somebody off the rail, I was talking about standing in the middle of the crowd. Anytime I move and then stop, I always look behind me to make sure I'm not blocking any shorter folks (my gf is quite short, and I'm only 5' 9"), and if I am, I will gladly moosh into my friends so the person behind me can see better, or be with their friends. I really try to be the most courteous concert goer I can be. Normally if there's any obnoxious behavior going on around me, rather than argue with strangers, I'll just move 5 feet over. Problem solved. Just wanted clear that up (I'm new to forums and whatnot). Hope to see you knuckleheads out there! :evil:
I'm 52 and have never sat down at any of the MMJ show's I have gone too. 3 years ago I went to see Jack White/Dead Weather in Milwaukee after a bad fall off of my bicycle. I had a hip flexer injury and could barely walk, but I made it thru the whole show standing!!! How can someone not stand at an MMJ show???????
I'm going to confess that I took a nap during the last portion of the Red Rocks night 2. In my defense it was after 12 and two hours later time zone wise for me. And I won't mention any names, but I watched someone take a nap on the rail at Port Chester. It gets exhausting rocking out, you know.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 19, 2013, 02:08 PM
I'm going to confess that I took a nap during the last portion of the Red Rocks night 2. In my defense it was after 12 and two hours later time zone wise for me. And I won't mention any names, but I watched someone take a nap on the rail at Port Chester. It gets exhausting rocking out, you know.
And by nap you mean having the music take you away to another plane of existence right? Your body is here, but the rest of you is somewhere else :wink:
No, I was sleeping :D. I have had that experience before though, but I was flat out sawing logs for about twenty minutes that night. I slept through several shows at Bonnaroo this summer to, but to be fair, it was the Red Hot Chili Peppers whom I don't care for at all.
I watched two grown men wearing turtlenecks get in a slap fight over sitting vs standing at a Wilco concert at the Tower Theater sometime in 2007.
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 19, 2013, 04:56 PM
I watched two grown men wearing turtlenecks get in a slap fight over sitting vs standing at a Wilco concert at the Tower Theater sometime in 2007.
Well, that asshole kept telling me to sit down!
guilty of a couple of these for sure...
Most annoying moment from PC night 2- drunk girl shoving her way up to the rail to take a photo and slurring "wheeeeeeere's Jim" about five times into my ear at the end of Dondante. She legitimately seemed offended when I told her I actually wanted to watch the show rather than attempt to explain why Jim leaves the stage during Dondante.
Most annoying moment from PC night 3- another drunk girl shoving her way up to the rail looking for a coat that clearly wasn't there and attempting to steal mine during 'I Will Be There When You Die'
I'm thoroughly convinced that alcohol is at the root of all annoying concert behavior :)
Quote from: crookedheart82 on Jan 19, 2013, 07:20 PM
Most annoying moment from PC night 2- drunk girl shoving her way up to the rail to take a photo and slurring "wheeeeeeere's Jim" about five times into my ear at the end of Dondante. She legitimately seemed offended when I told her I actually wanted to watch the show rather than attempt to explain why Jim leaves the stage during Dondante.
Most annoying moment from PC night 3- another drunk girl shoving her way up to the rail looking for a coat that clearly wasn't there and attempting to steal mine during 'I Will Be There When You Die'
I'm thoroughly convinced that alcohol is at the root of all annoying concert behavior :)
Nah, more like the people who can't handle their alcohol,IMO.
Nah, more like the people who can't handle their alcohol,IMO.
I agree.
I've been going to shows for almost 40 years- luv my cold :beer:,420 & Magic.
Often strategically work my way to the front, but @ 6'3" 250+lbs will still switch spots w/
short peeps.
Always stand up too.
Quote from: oistheone on Jan 17, 2013, 01:38 AM
I told him it was 20 a SONG. He left.
:grin: :grin: :grin: :thumbsup:
i went to see Bryan Ferry last year. had a terrific seat but was in the middle of some very casual fans. i did my best to not completely lose my shit but it was BRYAN FERRY! he hadn't played in LA in 10 years. and he was amazing! so i may have done a bit of dancing and thrown in some Camp Crispy Jazz Hands™.
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Quote from: oistheone on Jan 17, 2013, 01:38 AM
I told him it was 20 a SONG. He left.
:grin: :grin: :grin: :thumbsup:
i went to see Bryan Ferry last year. had a terrific seat but was in the middle of some very casual fans. i did my best to not completely lose my shit but it was BRYAN FERRY! he hadn't played in LA in 10 years. and he was amazing! so i may have done a bit of dancing and thrown in some Camp Crispy Jazz Hands™.
HA! Who do you think the jazz hands were inspired by and modeled after? :thumbsup:
I had a difficult time not losing my shit tonight on the drunken obnoxious girl who made her way up to the rail and wanted me to help her over so she could make Trampled by Turtles play "Where Is My Mind". I told her no, and that I thought she was at the wrong show. It's just a good thing for her that she wasn't up there during Carl's set.
My top two most annoying would be:
A very drunk woman at a The Tallest Man On Earth concert. My cousin and I had been queuing to get to the rail, but a few songs in this woman elbowed her way to the front and pushed in front of me. I was kind of okay with this, since I could see really well anyway, but then she started to wave her arms around and kept accidentally (I hope) hitting me. A couple next to me got really concerned and kept asking if I was okay and tried to get the woman to stop hitting me. Eventually I asked her to please stop hitting me, which she eventually did. Instead she started shouting at Kristian, commenting on every song and repeatedly asked him to "play a good one" instead. This was a really small stage and she also kept trying to climb up on stage to high five him. Then during Like The Wheel (really beautiful slow song) her phone started ringing and she actually took the call and started talking really loudly. That's when the couple next to had enough and escorted her out.
During the MMJ set at Latitude festival some Paolo Nutini fans (he was playing after MMJ) were harassing my friends and me. Carl and Tom were on stage doing whatever needs to be done to their instruments before playing, so my friends and I went: woooo hey Carl and Tom! At this point the PN fans started making fun of us for "shounting at the stage guys". When the show started they kept pushing and poking me in the back and kept saying they were annoyed that we wouldn't just stand still. I also had on a big wig for fun and one guy kept pulling at it a little. Eventually he just pulled it off completely and tossed it around to his friends. I'm normally a very nice and calm person, but I turned around and had a serious talk with him. There might have been some slight shouting involved. I got my wig back and the guy's girlfriend came to apologize saying how he hadn't realized I didn't want anyone to pull my wig off and that they were really sorry.
So, don't get too drunk, steal people's spots, yell at the person performing or answer telephone calls and most definitely don't pull anyone's wig off (even if they haven't specifically told you they don't want you to pull it off). :thumbsup:
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 06:54 AMQuote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
"Looked a fright" is an old-fashioned phrase, Sara, don't use it unless you want to sound like an old person. Like us. :wink:
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 06:54 AMQuote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
"Looked a fright" is an old-fashioned phrase, Sara, don't use it unless you want to sound like an old person. Like us. :wink:
Yes, he's right. It's something my grandmother used to say. :rolleyes: Maybe you can start a trend in Sweden using old southern American idioms. If anyone can make it cool, a wig wearing, beautiful Swedish young woman can.
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 06:54 AMQuote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
"Looked a fright" is an old-fashioned phrase, Sara, don't use it unless you want to sound like an old person. Like us. :wink:
What is this words mean?
Quote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 10:02 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 06:54 AMQuote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
"Looked a fright" is an old-fashioned phrase, Sara, don't use it unless you want to sound like an old person. Like us. :wink:
Yes, he's right. It's something my grandmother used to say. :rolleyes: Maybe you can start a trend in Sweden using old southern American idioms. If anyone can make it cool, a wig wearing, beautiful Swedish young woman can.
You're too kind Fully, too kind! :kiss: :embarrassed: :thumbsup: I will most definitely make it cool here. I'll say that if the coolest people north of Atlanta uses it, then all Swedes should too! :thumbsup:
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Jan 23, 2013, 10:30 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 06:54 AMQuote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
"Looked a fright" is an old-fashioned phrase, Sara, don't use it unless you want to sound like an old person. Like us. :wink:
What is this words mean?
Bork, bork, bork?
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Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 04:21 AM
My top two most annoying would be:
A very drunk woman at a The Tallest Man On Earth concert. My cousin and I had been queuing to get to the rail, but a few songs in this woman elbowed her way to the front and pushed in front of me. I was kind of okay with this, since I could see really well anyway, but then she started to wave her arms around and kept accidentally (I hope) hitting me. A couple next to me got really concerned and kept asking if I was okay and tried to get the woman to stop hitting me. Eventually I asked her to please stop hitting me, which she eventually did. Instead she started shouting at Kristian, commenting on every song and repeatedly asked him to "play a good one" instead. This was a really small stage and she also kept trying to climb up on stage to high five him. Then during Like The Wheel (really beautiful slow song) her phone started ringing and she actually took the call and started talking really loudly. That's when the couple next to had enough and escorted her out.
During the MMJ set at Latitude festival some Paolo Nutini fans (he was playing after MMJ) were harassing my friends and me. Carl and Tom were on stage doing whatever needs to be done to their instruments before playing, so my friends and I went: woooo hey Carl and Tom! At this point the PN fans started making fun of us for "shounting at the stage guys". When the show started they kept pushing and poking me in the back and kept saying they were annoyed that we wouldn't just stand still. I also had on a big wig for fun and one guy kept pulling at it a little. Eventually he just pulled it off completely and tossed it around to his friends. I'm normally a very nice and calm person, but I turned around and had a serious talk with him. There might have been some slight shouting involved. I got my wig back and the guy's girlfriend came to apologize saying how he hadn't realized I didn't want anyone to pull my wig off and that they were really sorry.
So, don't get too drunk, steal people's spots, yell at the person performing or answer telephone calls and most definitely don't pull anyone's wig off (even if they haven't specifically told you they don't want you to pull it off). :thumbsup:
You are too kind Sara. I woulda punched these Pablo Nutella turd burglars in the bork bork. And yes, don't ever say "looked a fright" unless you are ready to explain how tough the 1930s were.
I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8408874731_50c1483264_b.jpg)
Quote from: LD on Jan 17, 2013, 03:24 PM
Oh, talkers during shows.....Shug and I were seeing Wilco at RR last summer for a 2-night run. We were next to a group of people that seemed pretty cool at first. During the show, one of the women stood by Shug (I was on the other side of him) and kept talking to him and touching his shoulder during songs. He politely told her to please not talk during songs, but between songs was okay. She then would keep apologizing to him during songs, hence still talking. She wanted him to stop holding my hand so he could cup his ears to hear the sound better. We finally realized that she must have been hitting on him in a weird way or something. She was being so disrespectful and annoying that Shug finally went off on her as she wasn't getting the message. I finally switched spots with him. The behavior stopped, except when her group decided to leave early during the encore, she came up and whispered in my ear "fuck you." If my left ACL wasn't completely torn in half, I would have ran after her and yanked her long hair out of her f@#*ing head. Most of the encore was spent dealing with this psycho and I wish we could go back in time and re-live that moment differently. Having cool/like people around ya means so much at a concert.....
Me and Rizzo were at those Wilco shows too and I got into it grabbing seats with a total dick head who practically sat in my lap and wouldn't move over when I told him to make space for my husband who he knew I was with because he was in line behind me! We ended up moving but it ruined my whole night! We had to watch him and his obnoxious friends all night. I still get pissed thinking about it.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 23, 2013, 10:57 AM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 04:21 AM
My top two most annoying would be:
A very drunk woman at a The Tallest Man On Earth concert. My cousin and I had been queuing to get to the rail, but a few songs in this woman elbowed her way to the front and pushed in front of me. I was kind of okay with this, since I could see really well anyway, but then she started to wave her arms around and kept accidentally (I hope) hitting me. A couple next to me got really concerned and kept asking if I was okay and tried to get the woman to stop hitting me. Eventually I asked her to please stop hitting me, which she eventually did. Instead she started shouting at Kristian, commenting on every song and repeatedly asked him to "play a good one" instead. This was a really small stage and she also kept trying to climb up on stage to high five him. Then during Like The Wheel (really beautiful slow song) her phone started ringing and she actually took the call and started talking really loudly. That's when the couple next to had enough and escorted her out.
During the MMJ set at Latitude festival some Paolo Nutini fans (he was playing after MMJ) were harassing my friends and me. Carl and Tom were on stage doing whatever needs to be done to their instruments before playing, so my friends and I went: woooo hey Carl and Tom! At this point the PN fans started making fun of us for "shounting at the stage guys". When the show started they kept pushing and poking me in the back and kept saying they were annoyed that we wouldn't just stand still. I also had on a big wig for fun and one guy kept pulling at it a little. Eventually he just pulled it off completely and tossed it around to his friends. I'm normally a very nice and calm person, but I turned around and had a serious talk with him. There might have been some slight shouting involved. I got my wig back and the guy's girlfriend came to apologize saying how he hadn't realized I didn't want anyone to pull my wig off and that they were really sorry.
So, don't get too drunk, steal people's spots, yell at the person performing or answer telephone calls and most definitely don't pull anyone's wig off (even if they haven't specifically told you they don't want you to pull it off). :thumbsup:
You are too kind Sara. I woulda punched these Pablo Nutella turd burglars in the bork bork. And yes, don't ever say "looked a fright" unless you are ready to explain how tough the 1930s were.
So many missed opportunities when it comes to name calling, I see that now... :thumbsup: Thanks for the support, next time I will toughen up and when I'm done with them they'll be the ones that look a fright! :evil:
Quote from: nuggets on Jan 23, 2013, 06:46 PM
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I LOVE this! Any idea where this is from?
The Birchmere in Alexandria specifically states that people have to be quiet and not talk when the show is going on, but I don't think I've seen that explicitly stated at any other venue.
On another subject of annoying audience behavior, I swear I am going to kill someone one day when they pull out their stupid phone in the middle of a movie and fiddle with it. The glow of phones in a dark movie theater is so annoying, and you really can't get through a movie without checking your damn phone, really?
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 24, 2013, 01:33 PM
On another subject of annoying audience behavior, I swear I am going to kill someone one day when they pull out their stupid phone in the middle of a movie and fiddle with it. The glow of phones in a dark movie theater is so annoying, and you really can't get through a movie without checking your damn phone, really?
Yes! I get really annoyed by this as well. During one movie I went to a girl took a photo of herself (with flash) and uploaded it to Facebook! :shocked:
Quote from: Rizzos Girl on Jan 23, 2013, 11:52 PM
Quote from: LD on Jan 17, 2013, 03:24 PM
Oh, talkers during shows.....Shug and I were seeing Wilco at RR last summer for a 2-night run. We were next to a group of people that seemed pretty cool at first. During the show, one of the women stood by Shug (I was on the other side of him) and kept talking to him and touching his shoulder during songs. He politely told her to please not talk during songs, but between songs was okay. She then would keep apologizing to him during songs, hence still talking. She wanted him to stop holding my hand so he could cup his ears to hear the sound better. We finally realized that she must have been hitting on him in a weird way or something. She was being so disrespectful and annoying that Shug finally went off on her as she wasn't getting the message. I finally switched spots with him. The behavior stopped, except when her group decided to leave early during the encore, she came up and whispered in my ear "fuck you." If my left ACL wasn't completely torn in half, I would have ran after her and yanked her long hair out of her f@#*ing head. Most of the encore was spent dealing with this psycho and I wish we could go back in time and re-live that moment differently. Having cool/like people around ya means so much at a concert.....
Me and Rizzo were at those Wilco shows too and I got into it grabbing seats with a total dick head who practically sat in my lap and wouldn't move over when I told him to make space for my husband who he knew I was with because he was in line behind me! We ended up moving but it ruined my whole night! We had to watch him and his obnoxious friends all night. I still get pissed thinking about it.
I hear ya! I try not to think about missing most of the encore, but it's hard not to get angry too. We were just trying to mind our own business and be cool for everyone else around us so they can enjoy the show like we wanted to. We should have sat together--maybe next time !!!
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 24, 2013, 03:48 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 24, 2013, 01:33 PM
On another subject of annoying audience behavior, I swear I am going to kill someone one day when they pull out their stupid phone in the middle of a movie and fiddle with it. The glow of phones in a dark movie theater is so annoying, and you really can't get through a movie without checking your damn phone, really?
Yes! I get really annoyed by this as well. During one movie I went to a girl took a photo of herself (with flash) and uploaded it to Facebook! :shocked:
I did take my phone out during the commercials before The Hobbit recently to take a still of a casino commercial. The government is pushing really hard to put a casino in my downtown, where my kids and I live, and putting commercials before movies in our town is one of the strategies.
I would NEVER, of course, fiddle frivolously with my phone during a movie. I do have to keep it on vibe tho since I live on-call, however. Clients take precedence over movies. I'd leave the theatre to answer the call, however.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 06:16 PM
I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jan 24, 2013, 01:33 PM
Quote from: nuggets on Jan 23, 2013, 06:46 PM
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I LOVE this! Any idea where this is from?
The Birchmere in Alexandria specifically states that people have to be quiet and not talk when the show is going on, but I don't think I've seen that explicitly stated at any other venue.
from a club called The Luminaire in london
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 24, 2013, 10:13 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 06:16 PM
I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
My soul is many many eons old. I keep messing up and I keep getting reincarnated until I get it right. It's a little like that movie Groundhog Day except with more Buddha.
Fully, are you sure our lives are not more like Defending Your Life? :grin:
Defending Your Life - Big Brain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF897aNyxSs#ws)
Quote from: Shug on Jan 25, 2013, 07:42 PM
Fully, are you sure our lives are not more like Defending Your Life? :grin:
Defending Your Life - Big Brain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF897aNyxSs#ws)
Just 9 days. I haven't seen that movie in ages! Thanks for reminding me of it!
Quote from: Fully on Jan 25, 2013, 02:30 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 24, 2013, 10:13 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 06:16 PM
I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
My soul is many many eons old. I keep messing up and I keep getting reincarnated until I get it right. It's a little like that movie Groundhog Day except with more Buddha.
You're starting to sound like Jim, and I mean that in a good way..... :beer:
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jan 23, 2013, 06:54 AMQuote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 04:54 AM
Why would any woman WANT someone to pull their wig off! You have to have a mirror to get those things on correctly, and then when it's off your real hair looks a fright. Apparently Nutini fans are a little Nutini.
Hahaha, my real hair most definitely looked like a fright (never heard that phrase before, will start using it all the time now), it was horrible.
"Looked a fright" is an old-fashioned phrase, Sara, don't use it unless you want to sound like an old person. Like us. :wink:
or if you want to sound like Mick Jagger in '73! :grin: :grin: :grin:
"...on Thursday night, she looked a fright..."
The Rolling Stones - Dance Little Sister (outtake) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GVK_p1Wio0#)
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 25, 2013, 09:40 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 25, 2013, 02:30 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on Jan 24, 2013, 10:13 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 23, 2013, 06:16 PM
I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
My soul is many many eons old. I keep messing up and I keep getting reincarnated until I get it right. It's a little like that movie Groundhog Day except with more Buddha.
You're starting to sound like Jim, and I mean that in a good way..... :beer:
Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment although I promise you it's completely unintentional.
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I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
My soul is many many eons old. I keep messing up and I keep getting reincarnated until I get it right. It's a little like that movie Groundhog Day except with more Buddha.
You're starting to sound like Jim, and I mean that in a good way..... :beer:
Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment although I promise you it's completely unintentional.
Absolutely a compliment!
Jim always makes sense to me, even though I may have to think about it for a moment, just like his music sometimes takes a while before I get it.
If you're sounding like Jim you must be a high flying oracle or something. We probably should tie a rope around your ankle to make sure you don't drift away into the ether.
Bonnaroo 2008 me and a buddy had been waiting at the main stage all day to see Pearl Jam when we feel some sprinkles of liquid being splashed on our legs. I turn around to see the guy behind us holding 2 beer bottles thinking he was just accidentally spilling his beer. No, the guy had just let loose and started peeing in the middle of the crowd. He didn't even squat down or try to use the two bottles he was holding.
I understand you have been waiting there all day and would be impossible to leave for the porta potties and make it back. Also, it is imperative to stay hydrated at Bonnaroo, but please do not spray onto others. It really did not upset me though because I was witnessing one of the best performances I will ever see!
Wow. You seem so calm about the whole thing. Getting literally pissed on HAS to top the list of Most Annoying Concert behavior. Actually, it shouldn't be on the list at all because that goes light years beyond merely annoying.
And you didn't get upset? Are you a fucking Zen master or something? Or maybe the show was just that good? Wow. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Bonnaroo 2008 me and a buddy had been waiting at the main stage all day to see Pearl Jam when we feel some sprinkles of liquid being splashed on our legs. I turn around to see the guy behind us holding 2 beer bottles thinking he was just accidentally spilling his beer. No, the guy had just let loose and started peeing in the middle of the crowd. He didn't even squat down or try to use the two bottles he was holding.
I understand you have been waiting there all day and would be impossible to leave for the porta potties and make it back. Also, it is imperative to stay hydrated at Bonnaroo, but please do not spray onto others. It really did not upset me though because I was witnessing one of the best performances I will ever see!
I don't think "annoying" is the right word for that. I'll try to remember that story next time there is a choice between GA and reserved seats.
Ha, yeah my zen is in full force during Bonnaroo. I stayed calm but my buddy pretty much lost it. The saying I would rather be pissed off than pissed on took a whole new meaning that night. I have actually seen worse stuff happen there on the farm.
The show was that good though. Hopefully the band or Eddie will make it back this year.
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I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
My soul is many many eons old. I keep messing up and I keep getting reincarnated until I get it right. It's a little like that movie Groundhog Day except with more Buddha.
You're starting to sound like Jim, and I mean that in a good way..... :beer:
Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment although I promise you it's completely unintentional.
Absolutely a compliment!
Jim always makes sense to me, even though I may have to think about it for a moment, just like his music sometimes takes a while before I get it.
If you're sounding like Jim you must be a high flying oracle or something. We probably should tie a rope around your ankle to make sure you don't drift away into the ether.
OK, Fully, this quote from the Rolling Stone interview pretty much seals the deal on my contention the you and Jim are time-traveling soulmates:
The record was inspired by God's Man, a graphic novel from 1929. How did you discover it?I got it from Gary Burden, who did the artwork for Evil Urges. He just gave it to me as a gift because he thought I would like it. When I opened it, I was just blown away. I felt kind of like the me that lived in 1929 when it came out was probably a big fan of it. It felt like I was seeing it again, you know? But I'd never seen it.
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I'll have you know we made it through the Depression quite well in the South. We had plenty to eat because we grew it all on the farm and we had plenty of meat from all the cows and chickens we raised, young man.
Geez, I thought I was old :wink: :rolleyes: :grin:
My soul is many many eons old. I keep messing up and I keep getting reincarnated until I get it right. It's a little like that movie Groundhog Day except with more Buddha.
You're starting to sound like Jim, and I mean that in a good way..... :beer:
Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment although I promise you it's completely unintentional.
Absolutely a compliment!
Jim always makes sense to me, even though I may have to think about it for a moment, just like his music sometimes takes a while before I get it.
If you're sounding like Jim you must be a high flying oracle or something. We probably should tie a rope around your ankle to make sure you don't drift away into the ether.
OK, Fully, this quote from the Rolling Stone interview pretty much seals the deal on my contention the you and Jim are time-traveling soulmates:
The record was inspired by God's Man, a graphic novel from 1929. How did you discover it?
I got it from Gary Burden, who did the artwork for Evil Urges. He just gave it to me as a gift because he thought I would like it. When I opened it, I was just blown away. I felt kind of like the me that lived in 1929 when it came out was probably a big fan of it. It felt like I was seeing it again, you know? But I'd never seen it.
:grin: :grin: :grin: After I saw that I thought of this discussion. Maybe we've just studied the same philosophies. :beer: (I wish I could time travel back about three hours ago. I've been awake most of the night due to thunderstorms and I have to start getting ready for work soon.)
I'm curious, do people here often ask people to be quiet at shows if they are talking loudly with friends during the music, etc.? If so, does it usually go well?
I've definitely politely told people to be quiet a few times, with varying results.
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Bonnaroo 2008 me and a buddy had been waiting at the main stage all day to see Pearl Jam when we feel some sprinkles of liquid being splashed on our legs. I turn around to see the guy behind us holding 2 beer bottles thinking he was just accidentally spilling his beer. No, the guy had just let loose and started peeing in the middle of the crowd. He didn't even squat down or try to use the two bottles he was holding.
I understand you have been waiting there all day and would be impossible to leave for the porta potties and make it back. Also, it is imperative to stay hydrated at Bonnaroo, but please do not spray onto others. It really did not upset me though because I was witnessing one of the best performances I will ever see!
Bonnaroo is so hot that it's quite possible to perfect the art of drinking the exact amount of water and sweating so much you do not have to use the dreaded porta-johns (or pee on your neighbor's leg). I have gone entire days at Centeroo without needing to pee.
When I saw Pearl Jam at the Vic in '07, the douchenozzle next to me was spitting the disgusting mess from his chewing tobacco into a plastic cup. Then he set the cup down next to my foot. I had on light cotton tennis shoes and spent most of that concert with one eye on that nasty cup, hoping it wouldn't get knocked over and spill his disgusting black spit all over my foot. It didn't help that he was also one of those uptight "fans" who does the buffalo stance through the entire concert, never uncrossing his arms or showing a thread of enthusiasm, not even during
In Hiding.
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An obnoxious woman tried (and failed) to steal my 2nd-row spot at PC 2. ericm has detailed that story so I won't repeat it here. :thumbsup:
At one of the Drive-By Truckers shows at the 9:30 Club NYE run this past December (may have been night 2), I was on the rail all night and this guy tried to get between me & a friend on the rail early in the encore. There was no room there but he kept trying to push me over. I resisted and he kept going. Then I resisted some more and got in his face about it. He said something about where he worked (didn't hear due to the band playing) then asked DO YOU WANT TO BE ON A GOVERNMENT WATCH LIST FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? I was dumbfounded that he would threaten me with his goverment power in order to steal my rail spot. A security guy came over to ask what was up. The asshat pointed to me & said "He's being an asshole!" To which everyone around us replied while pointing at the other guy, "No, HE'S the asshole!" Security guy ordered the asshat off the rail and I heard the next day that he got booted from the show for hitting a guy behind me.
I have now dubbed this guy "King of the Douchebags" for his bizarre attempt to steal my rail spot. :rolleyes:
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An obnoxious woman tried (and failed) to steal my 2nd-row spot at PC 2. ericm has detailed that story so I won't repeat it here. :thumbsup:
One of my favorite moments, or at least the story and hearing Eric tell it, from the PC run! Your story of the King of the Douchebags is almost exactly like mine of The Kid at the ISM show at T5! Except with less threat of government watch lists and more squealing.
Wow, Tired Eyes. Also, hearing Eric tell that story was one of my highlights as well. I would have loved to have seen it.
is this the same girl that mrs. headhunter (and quite a few other people) tore into in PC?
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An obnoxious woman tried (and failed) to steal my 2nd-row spot at PC 2. ericm has detailed that story so I won't repeat it here. :thumbsup:
One of my favorite moments, or at least the story and hearing Eric tell it, from the PC run!
Your story of the King of the Douchebags is almost exactly like mine of The Kid at the ISM show at T5! Except with less threat of government watch lists and more squealing.
I want to hear the story. :undecided: Don't see Eric's tale on this thread...
Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 05, 2013, 08:44 PMI want to hear the story. :undecided: Don't see Eric's tale on this thread...
Okay. She started pushing me from my left (I was on Carl's side, 2nd row) and trying to get in front of me. She would edge her right arm in front of me and I would kinda swat it back. This happened a few times. I said "I've been here all night. Stop pushing me." She said, "I'm not pushing you." Me: "Yes you are." Her: "No I'm not." (Meanwhile, she was still pushing me & trying to get in front of me.) I then got exasperated and said "You're a liar! Fuck you!" This seemed to get her attention and she soon went to the 3rd row.
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Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 05, 2013, 08:44 PMI want to hear the story. :undecided: Don't see Eric's tale on this thread...
Okay. She started pushing me from my left (I was on Carl's side, 2nd row) and trying to get in front of me. She would edge her right arm in front of me and I would kinda swat it back. This happened a few times. I said "I've been here all night. Stop pushing me." She said, "I'm not pushing you." Me: "Yes you are." Her: "No I'm not." (Meanwhile, she was still pushing me & trying to get in front of me.) I then got exasperated and said "You're a liar! Fuck you!" This seemed to get her attention and she soon went to the 3rd row.
Well done Bill! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I think your " you're a liar! FUCK YOU!" will be part of our lingo and live on in these parts for ever. It's right up there with "Rampant Badassery" and "You shut your whore mouth" as far as I'm concerned. :wink:
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Okay. She started pushing me from my left (I was on Carl's side, 2nd row) and trying to get in front of me. She would edge her right arm in front of me and I would kinda swat it back. This happened a few times. I said "I've been here all night. Stop pushing me." She said, "I'm not pushing you." Me: "Yes you are." Her: "No I'm not." (Meanwhile, she was still pushing me & trying to get in front of me.) I then got exasperated and said "You're a liar! Fuck you!" This seemed to get her attention and she soon went to the 3rd row.
Well done Bill! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I think your " you're a liar! FUCK YOU!" will be part of our lingo and live on in these parts for ever. It's right up there with "Rampant Badassery" and "You shut your whore mouth" as far as I'm concerned. :wink:
Thanks Eric!
Now I want to hear the stories behind "Rampant Badassery" and "You shut your whore mouth" :grin:
Friday night at the Jim show in Nashville there was this drunk woman who would not quit trying to booty dance and rub up on me. Okay, I am one that likes to dance to songs that call for dancing which Jims new songs tend to do, but I do not want some chick all up on me when I am trying to enjoy a show. I hated to be rude, so I kept trying to move away. I think she finally got the hint as she moved on to some other unlucky fella. Very annoying.
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Friday night at the Jim show in Nashville there was this drunk woman who would not quit trying to booty dance and rub up on me. Okay, I am one that likes to dance to songs that call for dancing which Jims new songs tend to do, but I do not want some chick all up on me when I am trying to enjoy a show. I hated to be rude, so I kept trying to move away. I think she finally got the hint as she moved on to some other unlucky fella. Very annoying.
I had a very similar experience a few years ago at a Nine Inch Nails show. I finally had to tell the girl to cut it out and that I was trying to watch the show, but that happened during "Closer" (the "I want to F you like an animal") song. I later felt a bit bad that I wasn't going with the spirit of the song by telling her to beat it.
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Okay. She started pushing me from my left (I was on Carl's side, 2nd row) and trying to get in front of me. She would edge her right arm in front of me and I would kinda swat it back. This happened a few times. I said "I've been here all night. Stop pushing me." She said, "I'm not pushing you." Me: "Yes you are." Her: "No I'm not." (Meanwhile, she was still pushing me & trying to get in front of me.) I then got exasperated and said "You're a liar! Fuck you!" This seemed to get her attention and she soon went to the 3rd row.
eerily similar to my experience on the belle of louisville last summer. got in my spot (about 4 or 5 deep) well before the music started, everything was cool until this girl appeared to my right, apparently a friend of the couple next to me. she started pushing me and telling me to "move over!" i leaned back a bit and showed her that there was no "over" for me to move to: "there's someone right here, i can't move over!"
didn't register with her. she kept pushing and shoving and eventually elbowing me in the ribs, i even had the bruise to show for it the next day. i even pleaded with her friends: "can you two keep her under control, please?" i never budged, though, and she eventually gave up and moved back with her female friend, leaving the guy there by himself.
"sorry," he said, "she's really a good girl."
"she may be a good girl, but she's a lousy drunk."
I just hate people who think pushing is the way to get through to a good spot. If people can move and you ask them....they likely will. If they can't...don't push.
Speaking of the Belle of Louisville, does anyone else remember the guy dressed in purple Mardi-Gras gear who pushed his way up front and started at yelling at everyone how we were lame for not dancing and taking up the space upfront?
I saw him and some guy who didn't take kindly for being harassed come within inches of a nasty fight.
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Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 05, 2013, 08:44 PMI want to hear the story. :undecided: Don't see Eric's tale on this thread...
Okay. She started pushing me from my left (I was on Carl's side, 2nd row) and trying to get in front of me. She would edge her right arm in front of me and I would kinda swat it back. This happened a few times. I said "I've been here all night. Stop pushing me." She said, "I'm not pushing you." Me: "Yes you are." Her: "No I'm not." (Meanwhile, she was still pushing me & trying to get in front of me.) I then got exasperated and said "You're a liar! Fuck you!" This seemed to get her attention and she soon went to the 3rd row.
eerily similar to my experience on the belle of louisville last summer. got in my spot (about 4 or 5 deep) well before the music started, everything was cool until this girl appeared to my right, apparently a friend of the couple next to me. she started pushing me and telling me to "move over!" i leaned back a bit and showed her that there was no "over" for me to move to: "there's someone right here, i can't move over!"
didn't register with her. she kept pushing and shoving and eventually elbowing me in the ribs, i even had the bruise to show for it the next day. i even pleaded with her friends: "can you two keep her under control, please?" i never budged, though, and she eventually gave up and moved back with her female friend, leaving the guy there by himself.
"sorry," he said, "she's really a good girl."
"she may be a good girl, but she's a lousy drunk."
Slappy, Do you remember the dude on the Belle that was dressed up as the court jester and smelled like week old vomit. He tried to crawl his way to the front and 2 dudes that where about 6 feet behind me that where size of mack trucks picked him up off the floor and at that point I think he pooped a little when he saw how big they where. After a heated exchange he just slithered away.
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Speaking of the Belle of Louisville, does anyone else remember the guy dressed in purple Mardi-Gras gear who pushed his way up front and started at yelling at everyone how we were lame for not dancing and taking up the space upfront?
I saw him and some guy who didn't take kindly for being harassed come within inches of a nasty fight.
Jinx...Whippy !!!! you can't post for a week. :thumbsup:
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Speaking of the Belle of Louisville, does anyone else remember the guy dressed in purple Mardi-Gras gear who pushed his way up front and started at yelling at everyone how we were lame for not dancing and taking up the space upfront?
I saw him and some guy who didn't take kindly for being harassed come within inches of a nasty fight.
Jinx...Whippy !!!! you can't post for a week. :thumbsup:
He beat you by 6 minutes... Draw?
I know that guy. Knew him quite well in highschool. One of my friends still talkS to him quite often. If you think anyone around here is psycho, you wouldn't be able to handle this. I severely dislike him. He's kind of an "art celebrity" around town.
Also, he at one point became buds with Jack White, and stayed at his house in Nashville for awhile. Weird.
I was tired by that point my memory shut down, but now that y'all bring him up, I remember watching him crawl under people. Who does that? Sometimes people like that and like the adderall snorters at Beale Street who kept jumping hard on my sandal wearing feet need their asses beat.
My favorite retort was when I had been on the rail all day on Saturday of Sasquatch (in the blazing heat and pregnant) to see the Jacket headline and when Vampire Weekend (barf) was set to go on this fairly short girl kept trying to push up on me and squeeze through. She asked me: "Can I go in your spot just for this set? I love Vampire Weekend, and I'm so short, and you guys are so tall?" I asked her if she knew she was that short at noon which was when I got there. She moved on to try to charm some other of the younger fellers for the rail. :beer:
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My favorite retort was when I had been on the rail all day on Saturday of Sasquatch (in the blazing heat and pregnant) to see the Jacket headline and when Vampire Weekend (barf) was set to go on this fairly short girl kept trying to push up on me and squeeze through. She asked me: "Can I go in your spot just for this set? I love Vampire Weekend, and I'm so short, and you guys are so tall?" I asked her if she knew she was that short at noon which was when I got there. She moved on to try to charm some other of the younger fellers for the rail. :beer:
LOL! that is the best..
Fantastic retort.
Vespa just won the "Annoying Concert Behavior" thread.
And, just to remind folks, Mr. Vespa won Red Rocks with his treatment of the bitch from hell with the massive tarp that tried to push her way to the front of the line.
Quote from: Taterbug on Feb 06, 2013, 04:17 PMSlappy, Do you remember the dude on the Belle that was dressed up as the court jester and smelled like week old vomit.
happy to say i have no recollection of stinky other than reading about him here. either i never noticed him or i have successfully repressed the memory. :beer:
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Quote from: Taterbug on Feb 06, 2013, 04:17 PMSlappy, Do you remember the dude on the Belle that was dressed up as the court jester and smelled like week old vomit.
happy to say i have no recollection of stinky other than reading about him here. either i never noticed him or i have successfully repressed the memory. :beer:
You succeed at life Slappy :beer: Week old vomit is very generous and equivalent to a bed of roses. He smelled more like Gacy's crawl space.
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Also, he at one point became buds with Jack White, and stayed at his house in Nashville for awhile. Weird.
I'd like to hear more on this statement if you know any extra details. Why would Jack want to befriend this guy especially to the point of having him come over for a visit?
Interestingly enough, my most recent bout with annoying behavior came at the MMJ show this past August. Pretty much @ encore, this guy right in front of me (I think we were on the second or third row in reserved) decided to just bend over and start puking. Once the wave of smell hit, it pretty much cleared a space out. Handle your liqour, man.
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Also, he at one point became buds with Jack White, and stayed at his house in Nashville for awhile. Weird.
I'd like to hear more on this statement if you know any extra details. Why would Jack want to befriend this guy especially to the point of having him come over for a visit?
I don't know the exact details, this is from word of (not his) mouth. This guy does quite a bit of art around town. There are murals up in some busy parts of town, and he's done all the art for multiple (hip) restaurants. He travels a lot for extended periods of time. Apparently, he went to Nashville for awhile and JW saw his art and wanted to talk to him. (i put stress on the word apparently). That sprung some sort of relationship between to the two. I've never asked him about it, but I will ask my friend if he thinks its true. The thing about this guy is that hes so crazy that nothing surprises me anymore. He is the only person I know that I would truly refer to as a "free spirit".
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Also, he at one point became buds with Jack White, and stayed at his house in Nashville for awhile. Weird.
I'd like to hear more on this statement if you know any extra details. Why would Jack want to befriend this guy especially to the point of having him come over for a visit?
I don't know the exact details, this is from word of (not his) mouth. This guy does quite a bit of art around town. There are murals up in some busy parts of town, and he's done all the art for multiple (hip) restaurants. He travels a lot for extended periods of time. Apparently, he went to Nashville for awhile and JW saw his art and wanted to talk to him. (i put stress on the word apparently). That sprung some sort of relationship between to the two. I've never asked him about it, but I will ask my friend if he thinks its true. The thing about this guy is that hes so crazy that nothing surprises me anymore. He is the only person I know that I would truly refer to as a "free spirit".
I'm assuming you are defining "free spirit" as smells like the living dead.
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Quote from: e_wind on Feb 06, 2013, 04:32 PM
Also, he at one point became buds with Jack White, and stayed at his house in Nashville for awhile. Weird.
I'd like to hear more on this statement if you know any extra details. Why would Jack want to befriend this guy especially to the point of having him come over for a visit?
I don't know the exact details, this is from word of (not his) mouth. This guy does quite a bit of art around town. There are murals up in some busy parts of town, and he's done all the art for multiple (hip) restaurants. He travels a lot for extended periods of time. Apparently, he went to Nashville for awhile and JW saw his art and wanted to talk to him. (i put stress on the word apparently). That sprung some sort of relationship between to the two. I've never asked him about it, but I will ask my friend if he thinks its true. The thing about this guy is that hes so crazy that nothing surprises me anymore. He is the only person I know that I would truly refer to as a "free spirit".
eric, who is this guy? you can send a pm if sensitive.
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I'm assuming you are defining "free spirit" as smells like the living dead.
that's the picture i get for that term...
I remember him as well, tall guy with some type of weird purple hat and costume. But after being shut out for the pit, I wasn't budging from my front spot,even if crawled between my legs!
As with most stories in this thread they are all based on inconsiderate people. My annoying experience took place this last Friday at the Union Transfer in Philly. My friends and I got into the venue when the doors opened and grabbed a spot in the balcony so we could see and hear. The show was sold out so I knew we needed to stake our claims. Not long after we get comfy another couple comes and stands next to us and are friendly enough introducing themselves and asking if I would mind helping them keep their spots. Not a problem. No issues through most of the show, everyone takes their restroom/beer runs without a hassle, they even bought me a few beers for helping them which I thought was nice but unnecessary.
Once the encore hits, the guy's girlfriend takes a bathroom run, I move over some to help the guy out, he is a tall guy and built like a brick house. While I was watching the show a woman comes up and moves into the area where the guy's girlfriend was, wasn't much in stopping her as she wedged her way in there. He's drunk by now and gives me grief about not holding the spot down for him, meanwhile he was not really doing too good a job himself. I figured to let the woman stand there for a little bit to get a view for a while until his girlfriend got back, not a problem. Well, the girl got the entitlement bug and said she wasn't moving, by this time the dude was pissed off and did the wrong thing, he gave her a shove out of the way, she wasn't small so she didn't move much so he basically leveraged her out of the way. Once her friends saw this they started yelling at him and then one woman made the situation worse by throwing her beer on him, trying to knock his hat to the main level, and finally was a hog by spitting on him. The woman that was shoved goes and gets security and tries to get the guy thrown out. Unfortunately security wouldn't listen to everyone around trying to tell them the girls started the whole situation, even though the guy was wrong in laying hands on the woman. Finally the guy goes and talks to the security and we all go over one by one to explain what the other girls did to him, thinking if he gets tossed so should they. The guy gets pissed and tells his girlfriend they are leaving. Meanwhile the girls are there laughing and trying to get support from the crowd. Ended up ruining a good encore. While the guy was wrong for giving the woman a shove, I was shocked at how well he handled the tossed beer and spitting incident, I would have been seeing red at that point, he ignored them and tried to watch the show. This is one case where both parties should have been asked to leave. Just goes to prove that when too much alcohol is added to the mix manners and respect go out the door!
Hoping we don't get folks like this at the Jim James Union Transfer show, as I know I'll probably be in the same spot or at least in the balcony. A sold out show at the Union Transfer is usually pretty packed solid. Get in early and claim your spots!
I'm a pretty laid back concertgoer used to large crowds. I don't mind bumping and jostling, so long as people are having a good time and into the music.
What kills me are people who talk during music. And having recently dived into some live shows, I hear an awful lot of talking on these recordings. What's up with that? Is talking an accepted norm in the MMJ crowd?
Quote from: Colfax on Apr 18, 2013, 11:31 AM
I'm a pretty laid back concertgoer used to large crowds. I don't mind bumping and jostling, so long as people are having a good time and into the music.
What kills me are people who talk during music. And having recently dived into some live shows, I hear an awful lot of talking on these recordings. What's up with that? Is talking an accepted norm in the MMJ crowd?
Talking is VERBOTEN, and will earn the talker a sharp look and a shushing finger, depending on his proximity to certain peeps.
Quote from: Colfax on Apr 18, 2013, 11:31 AM
I'm a pretty laid back concertgoer used to large crowds. I don't mind bumping and jostling, so long as people are having a good time and into the music.
What kills me are people who talk during music. And having recently dived into some live shows, I hear an awful lot of talking on these recordings. What's up with that? Is talking an accepted norm in the MMJ crowd?
i think it happens alot these days at all shows being that many attending are just casual listeners who just go on a whim or for whatever other reason. if i'm going to talk during a show, i talk directly into the person's ear as if I was telling a secret to keep my voice low and so that the person can actually hear me and keep it brief. lately i've seen people who literally try to talk over the music. the first night of the port chester run my girlfriend started talking to some older couple who seemed cool at first, they were local and big phish and moe fans at their first jacket show. hell, they even gave us some herbal candies, but about 4 songs in the lady starts trying to talk to us about phish and moe and how we need to check out the black keys live, mmj was cool but not as good. yada fuckin' yada. she felt the need to remind us of this quite often too. we didn't have the heart to tell her to shut the fuck up and watch the show, but luckily i accientally clogged the lady's one hitter which really pissed her off and after that she would just occasionally glare and make loud declarations about her piece being clogged. but yeah, stubb's in austin is notorious for this, lot of people just go to go and say on the facebook that they went and they don't give a shit about who's even playing
Quote from: Crayton09 on Apr 18, 2013, 11:53 AM
but about 4 songs in the lady starts trying to talk to us about phish and moe and how we need to check out the black keys live, mmj was cool but not as good. yada fuckin' yada. she felt the need to remind us of this quite often too. we didn't have the heart to tell her to shut the fuck up and watch the show,
I would have tuned them out at the very moment they tried to tell me that the Black Keys are better live than MMJ... :shocked: :rolleyes: :beer:
or moe.
I remember seeing MMJ with M Ward at the Webster Theater in Hartford and this one drunk douche up front during M Ward's set kept blabbering loudly, "Bonnaroo! Bonnaroo! Gonna see you at Bonnaroo!" M held his composure for as long as possible then split. Shortly thereafter the a-hole somehow flips over the rail and cuts his head open. Had to leave and get stitched up I guess. I spoke briefly with Matt after the show and told him about the guy's karmic moment and he immediately was like "oh my gosh is he all right?" classy guy that Mr. Ward :cool:
Quote from: MMJ_fanatic on Apr 21, 2013, 02:33 AM
I remember seeing MMJ with M Ward at the Webster Theater in Hartford and this one drunk douche up front during M Ward's set kept blabbering loudly, "Bonnaroo! Bonnaroo! Gonna see you at Bonnaroo!" M held his composure for as long as possible then split. Shortly thereafter the a-hole somehow flips over the rail and cuts his head open. Had to leave and get stitched up I guess. I spoke briefly with Matt after the show and told him about the guy's karmic moment and he immediately was like "oh my gosh is he all right?" classy guy that Mr. Ward :cool:
I'm not so nice. I'm laughing my head off hearing that. Karma indeed!
I went to see Savages last night and they had these sings posted up all over the venue. Very cool. I love it when bands make statements like this.
I can appreciate well done photos and videos and I can appreciate the fact that some people who take photos and videos do so in an unobtrusive manner that doesn't bother other people, but the vast majority of photos/videos taken at shows satisfy neither of these criteria.
(http://s17.postimg.org/gcuhzyxsf/IMG_20130713_230039.jpg)
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jul 14, 2013, 10:07 AM
I went to see Savages last night and they had these sings posted up all over the venue. Very cool. I love it when bands make statements like this.
I can appreciate well done photos and videos and I can appreciate the fact that some people who take photos and videos do so in an unobtrusive manner that doesn't bother other people, but the vast majority of photos/videos taken at shows satisfy neither of these criteria.
(http://s17.postimg.org/gcuhzyxsf/IMG_20130713_230039.jpg)
Good for the Savages. :cool: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: it seems we're seeing more, and more artists trend towards this, and I hope it continues.
Well said, and totally agree Jon. It's been my experience also that the majority of fans taking pics/videos don't give a shit about anything or anyone but themselves. It's a shame that those people have ruined it for the few who do it right, and are considerate of those around them.
I'm not one to judge others, and have always given people the benefit of the doubt, but unfortunately it seems that when I see people with cameras/phones at shows anymore, I immediately think they're going to be a pain in the ass.
I don't use a phone to take videos or pics but I do bring my camera to shows of bands I really like. I'll wait at the venue to get a spot up front so I'm not shoving my camera in people's faces or holding the camera up really high. If the shutter makes a noise I'll only take photos during loud songs so as to not disturb anyone and I definitely don't use flash photography. Most people I see though are always asking people to move so they can take five minute videos with their arm in your face or are using a flash. They ruin it for everyone.
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jul 15, 2013, 07:13 AM
I don't use a phone to take videos or pics but I do bring my camera to shows of bands I really like. I'll wait at the venue to get a spot up front so I'm not shoving my camera in people's faces or holding the camera up really high. If the shutter makes a noise I'll only take photos during loud songs so as to not disturb anyone and I definitely don't use flash photography. Most people I see though are always asking people to move so they can take five minute videos with their arm in your face or are using a flash. They ruin it for everyone.
Exactly, the photos/video thing would not be a problem if everyone was respectful about it, but the vast majority of people are not, and as you said it ruins it for everyone.
I would bet that most bands that speak out against this stuff don't care about people taking photos/video of them, but they have a sense of how annoying it must be for other audience members.
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jul 15, 2013, 07:13 AM
I don't use a phone to take videos or pics but I do bring my camera to shows of bands I really like. I'll wait at the venue to get a spot up front so I'm not shoving my camera in people's faces or holding the camera up really high. If the shutter makes a noise I'll only take photos during loud songs so as to not disturb anyone and I definitely don't use flash photography. Most people I see though are always asking people to move so they can take five minute videos with their arm in your face or are using a flash. They ruin it for everyone.
Why do people think their little flash bulb is going to light up the stage?? I mean it looks cool during the kickoff of the Super Bowl but that is about it... Even worse when they have the camera that keeps a constant beam of light projecting out... All they are doing is getting a better picture of the head in front of them.
I also highly recommend turning off the flash on your phone camera if you are trying to be sneaky and take a picture of a nice looking lady without her noticing... Awkward when the flash goes off!! :grin:
Quote from: Mr. White on Jul 16, 2013, 07:35 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jul 16, 2013, 06:11 PM
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jul 15, 2013, 07:13 AM
I don't use a phone to take videos or pics but I do bring my camera to shows of bands I really like. I'll wait at the venue to get a spot up front so I'm not shoving my camera in people's faces or holding the camera up really high. If the shutter makes a noise I'll only take photos during loud songs so as to not disturb anyone and I definitely don't use flash photography. Most people I see though are always asking people to move so they can take five minute videos with their arm in your face or are using a flash. They ruin it for everyone.
Exactly, the photos/video thing would not be a problem if everyone was respectful about it, but the vast majority of people are not, and as you said it ruins it for everyone.
I would bet that most bands that speak out against this stuff don't care about people taking photos/video of them, but they have a sense of how annoying it must be for other audience members.
Since becoming more active again with my concert going these days (there were several years before discovering MMJ that I didn't see a single concert - many of my bands are not around any more or don't tour close by), I have tried to capture some memorable moments in photographs and on video at each show I have been too. However, I am very aware of how some people might be distracted and angered by my camera activity. That is why I try to hold my camera very, very close to my face or at neck or chest level when video-taping and always very close to my body. I also take care to not ever thrust my camera in the personal space of anybody when taking pictures. I want to preserve a portion of the shows to try to re-live them and to spark memories that I'm sure would fade away over time. I can remember when I first tried to sneak an older 35mm pocket camera into my very first Pink Floyd show (3rd row at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on May 8, 1994). I had it down my pants like a half-pint or a bag of weed. I had gone out and bought myself some hard to find 1,000 speed 35mm film, so I could capture images without using my flash and without getting blurry photos. It worked! I was quick and very stealthy when snapping those pictures. Anyway, I like saving a few moments for myself and to share on this here Forum, and I feel I have done a pretty good job of it lately. I just don't want to be considered one of those obnoxious concert goers you guys are talking about. If I am, please let me know. I love you guys!
Sounds like you are respectful with your photos Mr. White... I wouldn't worry about it.
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jul 16, 2013, 07:38 PM
Quote from: Mr. White on Jul 16, 2013, 07:35 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jul 16, 2013, 06:11 PM
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jul 15, 2013, 07:13 AM
I don't use a phone to take videos or pics but I do bring my camera to shows of bands I really like. I'll wait at the venue to get a spot up front so I'm not shoving my camera in people's faces or holding the camera up really high. If the shutter makes a noise I'll only take photos during loud songs so as to not disturb anyone and I definitely don't use flash photography. Most people I see though are always asking people to move so they can take five minute videos with their arm in your face or are using a flash. They ruin it for everyone.
Exactly, the photos/video thing would not be a problem if everyone was respectful about it, but the vast majority of people are not, and as you said it ruins it for everyone.
I would bet that most bands that speak out against this stuff don't care about people taking photos/video of them, but they have a sense of how annoying it must be for other audience members.
Since becoming more active again with my concert going these days (there were several years before discovering MMJ that I didn't see a single concert - many of my bands are not around any more or don't tour close by), I have tried to capture some memorable moments in photographs and on video at each show I have been too. However, I am very aware of how some people might be distracted and angered by my camera activity. That is why I try to hold my camera very, very close to my face or at neck or chest level when video-taping and always very close to my body. I also take care to not ever thrust my camera in the personal space of anybody when taking pictures. I want to preserve a portion of the shows to try to re-live them and to spark memories that I'm sure would fade away over time. I can remember when I first tried to sneak an older 35mm pocket camera into my very first Pink Floyd show (3rd row at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on May 8, 1994). I had it down my pants like a half-pint or a bag of weed. I had gone out and bought myself some hard to find 1,000 speed 35mm film, so I could capture images without using my flash and without getting blurry photos. It worked! I was quick and very stealthy when snapping those pictures. Anyway, I like saving a few moments for myself and to share on this here Forum, and I feel I have done a pretty good job of it lately. I just don't want to be considered one of those obnoxious concert goers you guys are talking about. If I am, please let me know. I love you guys!
Sounds like you are respectful with your photos Mr. White... I wouldn't worry about it.
Exactly Jeff Murray. No worries Mr. White. It's not hard to spot the people I'm talking about. As a matter of fact they're hard NOT to notice.
recently I have used my iphone/camera/video a lot to record various songs at shows but do try to be respectful. Never doing it again I hate to see others do it. Hate to see 1000 iphones flashing.
Quote from: Mr. White on Jul 16, 2013, 07:35 PM
I just don't want to be considered one of those obnoxious concert goers you guys are talking about. If I am, please let me know. I love you guys!
The very fact that you think about what you are doing means you are not one of the people we are talking about.
Cheers Mr. W. :thumbsup:
EDIT:
Guess I should say "Cheers Other Mr. W."
Quote from: ericm on Jul 16, 2013, 07:43 PM
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jul 16, 2013, 07:38 PM
Quote from: Mr. White on Jul 16, 2013, 07:35 PM
Quote from: MrWhippy on Jul 16, 2013, 06:11 PM
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jul 15, 2013, 07:13 AM
I don't use a phone to take videos or pics but I do bring my camera to shows of bands I really like. I'll wait at the venue to get a spot up front so I'm not shoving my camera in people's faces or holding the camera up really high. If the shutter makes a noise I'll only take photos during loud songs so as to not disturb anyone and I definitely don't use flash photography. Most people I see though are always asking people to move so they can take five minute videos with their arm in your face or are using a flash. They ruin it for everyone.
Exactly, the photos/video thing would not be a problem if everyone was respectful about it, but the vast majority of people are not, and as you said it ruins it for everyone.
I would bet that most bands that speak out against this stuff don't care about people taking photos/video of them, but they have a sense of how annoying it must be for other audience members.
Since becoming more active again with my concert going these days (there were several years before discovering MMJ that I didn't see a single concert - many of my bands are not around any more or don't tour close by), I have tried to capture some memorable moments in photographs and on video at each show I have been too. However, I am very aware of how some people might be distracted and angered by my camera activity. That is why I try to hold my camera very, very close to my face or at neck or chest level when video-taping and always very close to my body. I also take care to not ever thrust my camera in the personal space of anybody when taking pictures. I want to preserve a portion of the shows to try to re-live them and to spark memories that I'm sure would fade away over time. I can remember when I first tried to sneak an older 35mm pocket camera into my very first Pink Floyd show (3rd row at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on May 8, 1994). I had it down my pants like a half-pint or a bag of weed. I had gone out and bought myself some hard to find 1,000 speed 35mm film, so I could capture images without using my flash and without getting blurry photos. It worked! I was quick and very stealthy when snapping those pictures. Anyway, I like saving a few moments for myself and to share on this here Forum, and I feel I have done a pretty good job of it lately. I just don't want to be considered one of those obnoxious concert goers you guys are talking about. If I am, please let me know. I love you guys!
Sounds like you are respectful with your photos Mr. White... I wouldn't worry about it.
Exactly Jeff Murray. No worries Mr. White. It's not hard to spot the people I'm talking about. As a matter of fact they're hard NOT to notice.
I totally get what you mean by preserving a portion of the shows you go to. That's why I take my camera too. :smiley:
This seems to be an endless debate and I really do get both sides. If I had to choose, I would side with Dylan's policy every time. I get into the moment at shows intensely and while half the time my head is down grooving without even looking up at the stage, when I do, I'm not a huge fan of the glowing lights and arms up. Another forum member posted a number of excellent vids from a recent show I attended and many were excited to view them. Unfortunately he stood right in front of me the entire show and I'm 5' 7" on a good day so it detracted quite a bit from my show experience.
Conversely, for those that live further from areas that get shows on a regular basis, I get the joy of seeing footage of shows you can't get to. With the forever exponential growth of technology, it will be a year when everyone will be walking in with google goggles filming hi def video from their exact viewpoint without holding up an iphone. Those will inevitably be banned but they won't be able to take the nano camera embedded in my pupil in 2019 when my friends will be watching my 3D feed in their living room that I am streaming to them.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 12:22 AM
This seems to be an endless debate I really do get both sides. If I had to choose, I would side with Dylan' policy every time. I get into the moment at shows intensely and while half the time, my head is down grooving without even looking up at the stage, when I do, I'm not a huge fan of the glowing lights and arms up. Another forum member posted a number of excellent vids from a recent show I attended and many were excited to view them. Unfortunately he stood right in front of me the entire show and I'm 5' 7" on a good day so it detracted quite a bit from my show experience.
Conversely, for those that live further from areas that get shows on a regular basis, I get the joy of seeing footage of shows you can't get to. With the forever exponential growth of technology, it will be a year when everyone will be walking in with google goggles filming hi def video from their exact viewpoint without holding up an iphone. Those will inevitably be banned but they won't be able to take the nano camera embedded in my pupil in 2019 when my friends will be watching my 3D feed in their living room that I am streaming to them.
Just try to remember to turn off the camera feed when you hit the restroom... We really don't need a 3D feed of that!!
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jul 18, 2013, 10:21 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 12:22 AM
This seems to be an endless debate I really do get both sides. If I had to choose, I would side with Dylan' policy every time. I get into the moment at shows intensely and while half the time, my head is down grooving without even looking up at the stage, when I do, I'm not a huge fan of the glowing lights and arms up. Another forum member posted a number of excellent vids from a recent show I attended and many were excited to view them. Unfortunately he stood right in front of me the entire show and I'm 5' 7" on a good day so it detracted quite a bit from my show experience.
Conversely, for those that live further from areas that get shows on a regular basis, I get the joy of seeing footage of shows you can't get to. With the forever exponential growth of technology, it will be a year when everyone will be walking in with google goggles filming hi def video from their exact viewpoint without holding up an iphone. Those will inevitably be banned but they won't be able to take the nano camera embedded in my pupil in 2019 when my friends will be watching my 3D feed in their living room that I am streaming to them.
Just try to remember to turn off the camera feed when you hit the restroom... We really don't need a 3D feed of that!!
Good point Jeff! That reminds me that there is a Neil Young & Crazy Horse show from Clarkston, MI (think it is the Greendale tour) at which the taper had to use the restroom during Neil's set & simply let his tape roll the whole time!
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jul 18, 2013, 10:21 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 12:22 AM
This seems to be an endless debate and I really do get both sides. If I had to choose, I would side with Dylan's policy every time. I get into the moment at shows intensely and while half the time my head is down grooving without even looking up at the stage, when I do, I'm not a huge fan of the glowing lights and arms up. Another forum member posted a number of excellent vids from a recent show I attended and many were excited to view them. Unfortunately he stood right in front of me the entire show and I'm 5' 7" on a good day so it detracted quite a bit from my show experience.
Conversely, for those that live further from areas that get shows on a regular basis, I get the joy of seeing footage of shows you can't get to. With the forever exponential growth of technology, it will be a year when everyone will be walking in with google goggles filming hi def video from their exact viewpoint without holding up an iphone. Those will inevitably be banned but they won't be able to take the nano camera embedded in my pupil in 2019 when my friends will be watching my 3D feed in their living room that I am streaming to them.
Just try to remember to turn off the camera feed when you hit the restroom... We really don't need a 3D feed of that!!
That's what I meant by streaming. :/
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 01:39 PM
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jul 18, 2013, 10:21 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 12:22 AM
This seems to be an endless debate and I really do get both sides. If I had to choose, I would side with Dylan's policy every time. I get into the moment at shows intensely and while half the time my head is down grooving without even looking up at the stage, when I do, I'm not a huge fan of the glowing lights and arms up. Another forum member posted a number of excellent vids from a recent show I attended and many were excited to view them. Unfortunately he stood right in front of me the entire show and I'm 5' 7" on a good day so it detracted quite a bit from my show experience.
Conversely, for those that live further from areas that get shows on a regular basis, I get the joy of seeing footage of shows you can't get to. With the forever exponential growth of technology, it will be a year when everyone will be walking in with google goggles filming hi def video from their exact viewpoint without holding up an iphone. Those will inevitably be banned but they won't be able to take the nano camera embedded in my pupil in 2019 when my friends will be watching my 3D feed in their living room that I am streaming to them.
Just try to remember to turn off the camera feed when you hit the restroom... We really don't need a 3D feed of that!!
That's what I meant by streaming. :/
I thought you said steaming.
Quote from: Fully on Jul 18, 2013, 01:56 PM
I thought you said steaming.
You never cease to amaze me, my dear.
Quote from: Fully on Jul 18, 2013, 01:56 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 01:39 PM
Quote from: Jeff Murray on Jul 18, 2013, 10:21 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jul 18, 2013, 12:22 AM
This seems to be an endless debate and I really do get both sides. If I had to choose, I would side with Dylan's policy every time. I get into the moment at shows intensely and while half the time my head is down grooving without even looking up at the stage, when I do, I'm not a huge fan of the glowing lights and arms up. Another forum member posted a number of excellent vids from a recent show I attended and many were excited to view them. Unfortunately he stood right in front of me the entire show and I'm 5' 7" on a good day so it detracted quite a bit from my show experience.
Conversely, for those that live further from areas that get shows on a regular basis, I get the joy of seeing footage of shows you can't get to. With the forever exponential growth of technology, it will be a year when everyone will be walking in with google goggles filming hi def video from their exact viewpoint without holding up an iphone. Those will inevitably be banned but they won't be able to take the nano camera embedded in my pupil in 2019 when my friends will be watching my 3D feed in their living room that I am streaming to them.
Just try to remember to turn off the camera feed when you hit the restroom... We really don't need a 3D feed of that!!
That's what I meant by streaming. :/
I thought you said steaming.
there's nothing i hate worse than Cleveland streaming
Quote from: Fully on Jul 18, 2013, 01:56 PM
I thought you said steaming.
Thanks for coming in today
Quote from: BigHerm on Jan 15, 2013, 11:54 AM
I would like to add obnoxiously singing every word to every song. Especially at a MMJ show because they usually are signing the wrong shit. :angry:
I am at the shows to have fun which for me includes dancing and SINGING! People can be annoying when you are trying to watch a show but I feel you have 2 choices, leave or appeal to them possible responding positively to the request, I have a feeling the responses would surprise you. Life is to short to be angry about such small things.....enjoy the shows! P.s. I will never stop singing.....
Quote from: Jennielynn on Jul 22, 2013, 06:36 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on Jan 15, 2013, 11:54 AM
I would like to add obnoxiously singing every word to every song. Especially at a MMJ show because they usually are signing the wrong shit. :angry:
I am at the shows to have fun which for me includes dancing and SINGING! People can be annoying when you are trying to watch a show but I feel you have 2 choices, leave or appeal to them possible responding positively to the request, I have a feeling the responses would surprise you. Life is to short to be angry about such small things.....enjoy the shows! P.s. I will never stop singing.....
Nice to meet you Jennielynn. I believe this is the first time I've seen your name on here. Welcome to the boards.
Quote from: Fully on Jul 22, 2013, 06:54 PM
Quote from: Jennielynn on Jul 22, 2013, 06:36 PM
Quote from: BigHerm on Jan 15, 2013, 11:54 AM
I would like to add obnoxiously singing every word to every song. Especially at a MMJ show because they usually are signing the wrong shit. :angry:
I am at the shows to have fun which for me includes dancing and SINGING! People can be annoying when you are trying to watch a show but I feel you have 2 choices, leave or appeal to them possible responding positively to the request, I have a feeling the responses would surprise you. Life is to short to be angry about such small things.....enjoy the shows! P.s. I will never stop singing.....
Nice to meet you Jennielynn. I believe this is the first time I've seen your name on here. Welcome to the boards.
Thank you.
Hate to be "that guy" that digs up a years-old thread but I stumbled on this by accident and I have to say after the shit I experienced at Red Rocks over the weekend this thread has been like therapy to me. I didn't get pissed on, though, thankfully.
Not going to go into all the details as I'm trying to treat it as a positive learning experience and I was thankful to have been there at all, but I will say that people who think it's acceptable to go more than one person deep in the aisles at RR can eat a bag of dicks. Not just at the Jacket shows, either. Was there for the Lips show on Thursday and despite having reserved seating I ended up two seats down from my own by the time the show was about to start, which made it even more thrilling when the people on my right finally showed up for their seats.
It just amazes me how much people can lack self-awareness and not consider any other collections of atoms nearby. Not sure what you have been told, but your dad wasn't a good glass maker, and I don't want peek over your shoulder the entire time, or have your ass in my face while The Barr Brothers play "Shine On You Crazy Diamond." If you and your fifteen friends needed a large chunk of space to accommodate yourselves, then you should've got there early like I did. I don't give a shit about your Jim James meme button.
That being said, I did get to hear "The Dark," finally, even if I didn't technically see it, so that made the entire weekend worth it. I will be back, Red Rocks. I am damned and determined to find the spot that's right for me. (At this point I'm thinking it's either on one of the planters or directly behind the soundboard.)
You are not alone in your thinking on this and certainly saw a lot of it Sunday night. Two groups tried to sit in our reserved seats and one set of 3 teen girls tried to convince our group that our row 33 reserved seating was the same as GA and refused to leave. They were probably not true Jacket Fans, probably punk teen girls just out at RR for a good time. I tried being nice in a Jim Zen sort of way...but the show was about to start so, maybe I was not soo nice after it was all said and done...after security booted them out he turned to me and said "bitches". I don't feel bad. I got these tix on presale...and if you can squeeze 2 in one seat and not impede on my fist pumping and my view, I am ok with it but this notion that you can just bum rush the front right before the show goes on is a problem at RR. All said and done, you could not kill my mood/vibe...what a set of shows. Truly magical! Still humming Throwback in my head
Had reserved 36 on Sunday night and also saw a lot of this, although it didn't bother me all that much.
Folks respected my space, but in my surrounding areas there was a lot of doubling up.. It was only a real pain in the ass when I had to run to the bathroom, it was like a friggin gauntlet.. lots of bobbin' and weavin'
That being said I think the bathroom situation at Red Rocks was my most annoying part of the weekend. Being in row 36 was no picnic, either up 40 flights or down 40 flights, there should really be something for the folks in the middle.
After doing red rocks a number of times ive come to realize that some people are just going to be rude about your space and if you have to be a little bit of an asshole to.fix the situation its really on them, not you.
That said, i felt the crowd was pretty good in other ways as most people were very quiet during the acoustic songs and during the quiet moments in dondante.
Sunday night must have been the night of A-holes. To the group in Row 34 seats 109-110ish, y'all suck. Stay classy. Didn't let it detract from the face-melting, but figure it out people.
We saw two nights of Wilco at Red Rocks in 2013, I think, and the two nights of Jacket in 2012 and just based on that admittedly small sample size, I've come to the conclusion that there are more assholes at Red Rocks than many venues I've been to over many years of seeing shows.
I dig the extra wide rows at Red Rocks, but it does allow people to cram in where they don't really deserve to be (in someone else's reserved spot or coming in to GA last minute to crowd out people who waited a long time to get that spot) and that can become a problem.
At the Wilco show, one drunk bitch would not let it go, trying to get me to interact with her while LD (my wife) was right next to me. She kept talking to me and grabbing my hand. I tried to be polite and positive and not kill the vibe. I asked her to only talk to me between songs if she had something to say so that I could enjoy the music. When that didn't work, I asked her to just stop talking to me all together. She wanted me to cup my hands to my ears to make it sound better like she was doing. When that didn't work and she started to get belligerent, I asked some of her friends to intervene. When that didn't work, we moved down the row. This chick just kept coming after us and finally started laying into LD there was almost a fight, LD would have kicked her ass but she showed restraint, even though this bitch basically killed the vibe and ruined the encore with drunken hostility. I think this group was a bunch of locals who just go to Red Rocks no matter who is playing, and it seems like a lot of locals just go to party, not because they want to listen to the band and they act entitled to do whatever the fuck they want. Its never been that bad at any other venue I've been to.
I'm not that interested in going back to Red Rocks after those experiences and also just the whole experience of trying to get the good GA seats and the massive early entry lines and all that. I'll take the Wiltern in LA or the Masonic in SF, smaller indoor venues that just don't seem to attract that kind of crowd.
I love this thread. Had a blast both nights, but it is great to commiserate. I don't think we have been to any show at the Red Rocks where we didn't have some sort of seat crasher problem. For us Saturday was worse than Sunday. I went to go buy some merch, and in the meantime about dozen people moved into the two seats next to my wife. They were polite, but oblivious. When I got back we were about five seats down from where we placed our backpack/poster. We were crammed in with the nice folks to our right. Finally, she just bulldozed her way through to grab the bag and they scattered.
I'm a tall guy and my wife is short. At most concerts my height becomes a topic of conversation with the folks behind me. I try to conscious of where I stand and let the people behind me know that I'm willing to move as best I can to help them out. That being said, one of my biggest pet peeves are people who stand on the bench instead of the floor in front. It blocks the view for people three to four rows back, who then either stand on their seat or deal with it. I felt bad for a guy in the VIP, the person in front of him was a good 6 inches taller and did this. The shorter guy never asked the guy to move and spent most of Sunday bobbing and weaving.
Yeah, it is pretty common at Red Rocks.
I don't understand why they have a GA, then reserved section, then GA section. It should be one or the other or handled differently
it should just be seats...that'd solve that problem REALLY QUICK. And for the people, like us, who want nothing more than to enjoy the Jacket with our friends and families, however high or drunk we may be as well, we're at least not doing what these "people" have been doing: crowding tiny areas, doubling tripling if not quadrupling up on each seat....sounds so unfair.
BUT...just go to security and get them the fuck out of there. No need to be a narc or to ruin someone's good time, BUT IF THEY'RE HELL BENT ON RUINING YOUR VIBE, YOUR SHOW AND THE SEATS YOU PAID FOR, then don't pussyfoot and wait until halfway through MMJ's set and have to go get security during the unleashing of a big rarity, just get it over with as soon as you recognize what's going down and whether these people can be reasoned with or not.
Really really bummed to hear about the assholes / entitled locals who don't realize what greatness they have in that venue...show it some respect with your behavior, not puking all over the rocks and picking fights because a married man won't suddenly fall in love with you in front of thousands of people including his own wife...what did that lady expect? i don't use this word often, but she's a total bitch. I've seen this type of shit at shows. Sorry Shug!
I hear ya, Lonn, and appreciate the commiseration. You can't win, either way though, cuz even if you go get security, you miss a song and the vibe is temporarily down and all that. If people would just not be dicks, that would be the best thing. But what can ya do other that try to avoid them? sometimes you can't even when you try to take the high road.
I admire and envy those folks who can rise above and not let it get to them. That's kinda hard for me.
Quote from: Lonndown27 on Jun 01, 2016, 01:17 PM
it should just be seats...that'd solve that problem REALLY QUICK. And for the people, like us, who want nothing more than to enjoy the Jacket with our friends and families, however high or drunk we may be as well, we're at least not doing what these "people" have been doing: crowding tiny areas, doubling tripling if not quadrupling up on each seat....sounds so unfair.
BUT...just go to security and get them the fuck out of there. No need to be a narc or to ruin someone's good time, BUT IF THEY'RE HELL BENT ON RUINING YOUR VIBE, YOUR SHOW AND THE SEATS YOU PAID FOR, then don't pussyfoot and wait until halfway through MMJ's set and have to go get security during the unleashing of a big rarity, just get it over with as soon as you recognize what's going down and whether these people can be reasoned with or not.
Really really bummed to hear about the assholes / entitled locals who don't realize what greatness they have in that venue...show it some respect with your behavior, not puking all over the rocks and picking fights because a married man won't suddenly fall in love with you in front of thousands of people including his own wife...what did that lady expect? i don't use this word often, but she's a total bitch. I've seen this type of shit at shows. Sorry Shug!
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I can't for the life of me understand why Red Rocks doesn't use a assigned seats system.
There are rows, each row has seat numbers.. just make the whole venue assigned seats.
Or at the very least the front 30 rows assigned the back 40 GA with some clear divider between the two. This would at the very least alleviate some of the line stress people faced for GA... not as much of a rush when you're trying to get row 40 vs. row 2.
The current model doesn't make any sense to me.
The only problem you run into with assigned seating (at least up front) is that you would then see people who 'lucked' into the good seats (like the 'handicapped' seating in row 1) that may not care about Jacket as much as those behind them talking through songs and such. I noticed this in Nashville last summer when MMJ was one of the first acts to play the new Ascend Amphitheater. I was in assigned seating in row 5 and it really pissed me off to see people in front of me sitting down and talking during the show.
It's a catch 22.. if you make it all assigned seating, you avoid some problems but then say goodbye to having the entire collection of MMJ super fans all in one group at the very front (which I think really makes the band feel at home especially at big venues like that, and is a great experience for all those in-line-at-7am-freaks... i'm with you guys in spirit but i just can't wait in line all day like that, however i'm always getting a kick out of watching ya'll go nuts)
Between the coordinated line holding, waves of people rushing the gate and the blanket towns created to save spots for dozens of late comers, the early entry line can feel like a Black Friday riot. Though it is fun to sit back and make fun of it all.
Quote from: Santo on Jun 01, 2016, 04:03 PM
Between the coordinated line holding, waves of people rushing the gate and the blanket towns created to save spots for dozens of late comers, the early entry line can feel like a Black Friday riot. Though it is fun to sit back and make fun of it all.
This perfectly describes my experience Saturday. The guy that rolled out a 20 ft piece of carpet was impressive.
Watching it from afar on Sunday was far more enjoyable.
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First time at Red Rocks, went to both shows. The venue was fantastic (sound wise/view) and the shows were great, but to commiserate, I can't believe this thread exists because it is spot on.
I'm from NJ so I've seen a lot of shows in Philly and NY where the reputation is generally rough/tough crowds. But I think the crowd at Red Rocks might have been worse, and might have been worse than I've ever been to. I couldn't believe in this historic/cool venue their is ZERO security checking tickets and making sure people are where they are suppose to be.
Also, I've never heard so much talking during a performance. After reading this thread, I didn't realize that locals probably go regardless of the band just because it's a party. But the constant chatter didn't stop. Also, I know it's bench seating with long rows but the amount of people coming and going during songs is insane. I've never seen that before. Very distracting.
I agree with the post that making the venue GA and Reserved causes issues. Make it one or the other. I didn't pay extra on stub hub to have a seat for my pregnant wife so that I had to constantly ask people to move just so I could b in the seat I paid for. Oh yeah, don't wear shorts either, because on BOTH nights I had a full beer spilled on my legs from the row behind me. Also, on Saturday the guy next to my wife fell over, twice and knocked into her. I'm all about positivity but it took everything I had to not punch the guy in the face after the second time. He was apologetic both times but still. Have some regard for other people (and is there a need for a 40ish year old guy, who's at a concert alone, to get so drunk he can't stand? Anyone reading this far: You have to b conscious of other people and hitting them and knocking into them, especially women, because you might not realize they are 9 weeks pregnant with twins).
I could go on but I'll cut it short. Beautiful venue, unbelievably rude people .
Quote from: Fartsmakemegiggle on Jun 03, 2016, 09:23 PM
First time at Red Rocks, went to both shows. The venue was fantastic (sound wise/view) and the shows were great, but to commiserate, I can't believe this thread exists because it is spot on.
I'm from NJ so I've seen a lot of shows in Philly and NY where the reputation is generally rough/tough crowds. But I think the crowd at Red Rocks might have been worse, and might have been worse than I've ever been to. I couldn't believe in this historic/cool venue their is ZERO security checking tickets and making sure people are where they are suppose to be.
Also, I've never heard so much talking during a performance. After reading this thread, I didn't realize that locals probably go regardless of the band just because it's a party. But the constant chatter didn't stop. Also, I know it's bench seating with long rows but the amount of people coming and going during songs is insane. I've never seen that before. Very distracting.
I agree with the post that making the venue GA and Reserved causes issues. Make it one or the other. I didn't pay extra on stub hub to have a seat for my pregnant wife so that I had to constantly ask people to move just so I could b in the seat I paid for. Oh yeah, don't wear shorts either, because on BOTH nights I had a full beer spilled on my legs from the row behind me. Also, on Saturday the guy next to my wife fell over, twice and knocked into her. I'm all about positivity but it took everything I had to not punch the guy in the face after the second time. He was apologetic both times but still. Have some regard for other people (and is there a need for a 40ish year old guy, who's at a concert alone, to get so drunk he can't stand? Anyone reading this far: You have to b conscious of other people and hitting them and knocking into them, especially women, because you might not realize they are 9 weeks pregnant with twins).
I could go on but I'll cut it short. Beautiful venue, unbelievably rude people .
thats awful sorry bro! i hope the power of the Jacket helped though man!
You all are describing why most people like red rocks. Sit up top if you don't want in the madness. Light show is better that way too :)
Quote from: pagerage on Jun 04, 2016, 09:52 AM
You all are describing why most people like red rocks. Sit up top if you don't want in the madness. Light show is better that way too :)
Bullshit!
No one likes having their space crashed at a show regardless of the venue. While it might be expected in a ga section, I don't know anyone who appreciates that shit. It's definitely not "liked" by people who try to avoid it by buying a reserved seat. No excuse for that kind of behavior at a show IMO, and if the reasoning is everyone does it, then those doing it need to grow the hell up.
crash my space anytime ericm
Quote from: pagerage on Jun 04, 2016, 10:29 AM
crash my space anytime ericm
Haha. Well played. :thumbsup:
I take back my "no one" comment because clearly you're one who doesn't mind space crashers. I might take you up on holding a spot for me but I'll pass on just outright crashing your space. It's just not cool IMO and not my thing. Can't do it. :beer:
You do bring up a good point though. If friends try to make room to squeeze in another friend, and don't mind sharing their space, that's different. It's not really crashing someone's space if you're invited. I think most people including me don't like perfect strangers crashing their space uninvited, and acting like it's an accepted thing and ok to do.
The sound in the back HALF of Red Rocks is often shitty because of the wind. Some people don't care that much about sound quality, but to me it takes precedence over sight lines, being up close, and really just about everything. I'm there for the SOUND of MUSIC!
People should not have to go to back half just to avoid rude selfish behavior from strangers who really should be treating each other as neighbors, or better yet, as brothers and sisters.
I arrived at noon on Sunday. My sons job was to run ahead of me to get the best center seats available. When I reached him he was about 6th row stage left. I immediately said, not good enough, and walked right down to an open spot, second row center. 3 times people tried to worm into our area. Security, being 10 feet away and directly in front of me, disposed of them immediately each time, except for when I went to the bathroom during gideon, and one of the Mrs. Millers came down to fill my spot and hang with Alex. I almost felt like there was some divine intervention leading me to those unbelievable seats, when everything else was filled. My best concert ever, of any band.
About the handicapped section...it is interesting to hear there weren't handicapped people in them
When looking for tickets a few months ago there were "row one - handicapped" tickets available on stub hub for $100 each. I called to inquire if they were handicapped only, as it was only mentioned in small print. They basically told me I could buy them if I wanted and didn't need to prove I was handicapped. They just said security may give me a hard time when I got there. I chose not to buy them because it just didn't feel right but damn, maybe I should have purchased a couple front row seats for $100 after all
My buddy and I sat 2nd row center on night 1. And row 12 Jim side on night 2. I can concur that there were near zero handicapped in the front of the stage.
My experience was great at RR minus the cigarette smoking. To me thats the biggest character defect in a concert goer. The crowd/situation felt very tame - which I was grateful for - but Im also from the NE. We had two thick 6'3 dudes sit in front of us on night 2, I'm 5'9 and my buddy shorter, and we were super pumped for the riser height between rows. No obstruction at all! The weather was near perfect. And zero traffic leaving the venue either nights. Could not believe that.
Also I was very stoked on the entire VIP experience. Easy ticket pickup. Poster is freakin awesome, was in a poster holder AND signed which I did not know about. Fa get about it. Then roped off seats for night 2 so we did not have to wait in roll call line. Perfect!
Will definitely return!
Quote from: ericm on Jun 04, 2016, 10:14 AM
Quote from: pagerage on Jun 04, 2016, 09:52 AM
You all are describing why most people like red rocks. Sit up top if you don't want in the madness. Light show is better that way too :)
Bullshit!
No one likes having their space crashed at a show regardless of the venue. While it might be expected in a ga section, I don't know anyone who appreciates that shit. It's definitely not "liked" by people who try to avoid it by buying a reserved seat. No excuse for that kind of behavior at a show IMO, and if the reasoning is everyone does it, then those doing it need to grow the hell up.
This guy gets it. I like you
Quote from: pagerage on Jun 04, 2016, 09:52 AM
You all are describing why most people like red rocks. Sit up top if you don't want in the madness. Light show is better that way too :)
I went up to the very top for night 2, thinking I would avoid the bullshit of night 1, and still had the same problems. There isn't a section of the venue that is immune to dickheads.
Seen MMJ 20 plus times and Red Rocks far and away has the most inconsiderate fans. Flew in from Mpls night one and got in line at 3:30. Bunch of d-bags rushed to the front ignoring the line and we ended up in row 16. I loved the concert and had a great time, but based on where we were in line we should have been much much closer.
Night 2 decided to skip the line because of night 1 experience. We got there around 6:15 and got in with early entry around row 23. People in front of us turned 2 seats into 6 with some rude ass college kids. Talked the whole show and got so belegirent we had to move.
I love MMJ and I love Red Rocks, but the fan behavior can be really selfish. We shouldn't have to get in line at 8am to have a more positive experience.
And this is why I'm so looking forward to OBH3. The fans are the best part! There is only one asshole in the entire place, the whistler.
Quote from: Fartsmakemegiggle on Jun 04, 2016, 08:02 PM
Quote from: ericm on Jun 04, 2016, 10:14 AM
Quote from: pagerage on Jun 04, 2016, 09:52 AM
You all are describing why most people like red rocks. Sit up top if you don't want in the madness. Light show is better that way too :)
Bullshit!
No one likes having their space crashed at a show regardless of the venue. While it might be expected in a ga section, I don't know anyone who appreciates that shit. It's definitely not "liked" by people who try to avoid it by buying a reserved seat. No excuse for that kind of behavior at a show IMO, and if the reasoning is everyone does it, then those doing it need to grow the hell up.
This guy gets it. I like you
ericm is the shit!!! we alllllll like him! :beer:
Thanks for the kind words Lonndown. :beer:
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
my biggest issue at any show is talkers. Thats one reason I don't mind waiting in line all day, especially at a place like Red Rocks, to be front row, and be surrounded by folks I know won't ruin the experience by talking. We were front row center both nights,(not counting the handicap row, which I agree were just people who were not handicap and paid extra for the tix).
We were about 6 rows back in Atlanta, and 2 ladies were sitting behind us having a full blown conversation during Steam Engine. My wife finally turned around and told them to be quiet. It just is the worst thing you can do at a show and I will never understand why someone pays money to go somewhere and try to talk really loud.
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
I don't know Crispy, I've heard some crazy stories about that EricM character. Always gets there early, wants a poster, good seats up close, and acts like he knows everyone. He even rocks out like someone who is 20-30 years younger than his age. I'm not sure if that's appropriate and really can't relate.
Quote from: headhunter on Jun 06, 2016, 10:38 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
I don't know Crispy, I've heard some crazy stories about that EricM character. Always gets there early, wants a poster, good seats up close, and acts like he knows everyone. He even rocks out like someone who is 20-30 years younger than his age. I'm not sure if that's appropriate and really can't relate.
The stories are true! :grin:
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 10:40 AM
Quote from: headhunter on Jun 06, 2016, 10:38 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
I don't know Crispy, I've heard some crazy stories about that EricM character. Always gets there early, wants a poster, good seats up close, and acts like he knows everyone. He even rocks out like someone who is 20-30 years younger than his age. I'm not sure if that's appropriate and really can't relate.
The stories are true! :grin:
Haha. You guys are too much. :grin: I always have a blast hanging out and then rocking shows with ya both. :thumbsup:
Already looking forward to the next time and let's hope it's a lot sooner than next summer (even though I'd take that in a heartbeat) :beer:
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
Maybe someday, I'll get to find that out for myself! LMAO
Eric - Bo says that that 25 poster bullshit *WILL* be taken care of. His words. :thumbsup:
Well - I just can't compete speed wise for the running of the seats. We ended up 3rd center both nights, and I can deal with that, but night 1 we had crashers hustling in, and I would not budge. They eventually left after some giving me stink eye that I gave 3 flying F***s about. LOL Night two was a huge number of OBH folks and we all maintained our area fairly well. It was much more enjoyable....except for the chick bitching about the VIP people sitting in the non-VIP areas. Really??
Quote from: Gina on Jun 06, 2016, 08:34 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
Maybe someday, I'll get to find that out for myself! LMAO
Eric - Bo says that that 25 poster bullshit *WILL* be taken care of. His words. :thumbsup:
Wait, what? You mean after all these years we've never actually rocked a show together? I thought for sure we've seen a couple of Genesis or Steve shows together. :huh: I know we've rocked a few backyard shows though!! :wink:
I'll do my best to get to the Ray NC show and we can rock the front row together. :kiss:
Good to hear about the poster bullshit getting taken care of. :thumbsup: I've seen some shit in my years of going to shows but that merch deal was about as low and sleazy as anything I've seen. It bothered the hell out of me but I wasn't going to let it ruin my or anyone else's show. I just put it aside til after, then let people know so hopefully that guy ends up eating some of the dough he put out.
I still need a night one but no way in hell I'd give that lowlife a cent of my money. Worse comes to worst and I have to go eBay for it, I'd rather pay another seller a few more bucks than give him a friggin cent!
Quote from: Gina on Jun 06, 2016, 08:34 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
Maybe someday, I'll get to find that out for myself! LMAO
Eric - Bo says that that 25 poster bullshit *WILL* be taken care of. His words. :thumbsup:
The Jeff Clark Rule :)
Quote from: Clarkwork on Jun 07, 2016, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Gina on Jun 06, 2016, 08:34 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Jun 06, 2016, 08:50 AM
Yeah, that ericm, he's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. Never annoyed me at a concert once! :beer:
Maybe someday, I'll get to find that out for myself! LMAO
Eric - Bo says that that 25 poster bullshit *WILL* be taken care of. His words. :thumbsup:
The Jeff Clark Rule :)
That's RIGHT! :thumbsup: