One of the very best things about being an "official" at concerts was having the authority to shut that type of self-involved BS down without any blowback. It was always very satisfying.
The way people act in crowds has always fascinated me. The ones like this woman who have an almost desperate need to draw attention to themselves are different than the chronic talkers, who are oblivious to their surroundings. Both types are constant at every type of event, and each has different motivations, but both are ultimately focused on themselves, not the music or event.
People are strange.
And I'd like to know what "ampee"theater allowed a lighted tambourine into their venue. Amateur hour at the doors.
BTW, I love Bill Burr, but based on that recording he probably shouldn't be reading out loud during a show.
In coastal Maine there is a "spoon lady" that goes to shows, local small shows, and plays a set of spoons in the audience.
It's very distracting. I had heard about her, but when I experienced it myself, I was in awe of her disrespect and removal from awareness of others.
I walked right over and told her she had to stop, that it was very distracting.
She looked shocked, and incredulous, so I let her know that I paid to hear the musicians onstage, and asked her who the fuck she thought she was for impinging on that.
I think she was accustomed to the more northcoast people just tolerating her shit, and not saying anything.
Fuck that. She even moved, and tried to re-start a little more covertly.
I told her stfu again, and I was ready to just go take the spoons if I heard trhem a third time.
Fucking people. Jesus christ
One of the very best things about being an "official" at concerts was having the authority to shut that type of self-involved BS down without any blowback. It was always very satisfying.
i can only imagine. the few times ive gathered the courage to step into a situation and put out some "STFU or we are going to have a fistfight" vibes, its been extremely successful, thankfully violence free, and extremely satisfying. there is a dude who was acting a fool with his burning sage at a DNB concert which i proceeded to throw across the room and demand he go find somewhere else to stand, who ive seen at pretty much every DNB concert ive been to since, and i always find it super satisfying to stare daggers at the dude. he remembers me 100%. this has been going on for almost 10 years now lmao. every single show, just mean-muggin this hippie dude and his old lizard woman concert companion. its like my own private DNB tradition.
And I'd like to know what "ampee"theater allowed a lighted tambourine into their venue.
at pretty much every furthur show i ever went to, some old guy found a way to bring in a giant conch shell that he would blow in between all the songs. where there's a will there's a way i guess.
More and more EDM clubs are forbidding phones because people are filming people dance and then uploading the video to make fun of the person which has led to no one dancing in the clubs. It's all the scenes.
Bodie:
[about Marlo] He's a cold motherf***er.
Poot:
It's a cold world Bodie.
Bodie:
Thought you said it was getting warmer.
Poot:
The world goin' one way, people another yo'.
I wound up a few seats away from a persistent clapper at the Sphere in April. It was aweful. I was so thankful for Terrapin and other songs that didn't lend themselves well to clapping (although he tried at times when it built up near the end).
What about people who don't make noise, but get right in your face with trippy toys with lights? I think they're less distracting, but still have a foot in the door. Ultimately, we can still close our eyes and it "goes away":
Moving down the spectrum, there's another guy in Colorado who sometimes dresses like a bumble bee who has a way of dancing on rails and other venue artifacts right in front of you until he gets your attention; slowly moving throughout the crowd with his "shtick" of engaging everyone's attention.
A couple of summers ago I took my two teenage daughters to a Dead & Co show up in Bethel and one of them recorded me dancing in the aisle. I was in the zone. She then set it to techno music. Every once in while they will send me the video. Nothing like having kids to humble you :)
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that was hilarous! thanks
that was hilarious! thanks for sharing. Bill is 1000% correct of course
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People who clap out of time
People who clap out of time at shows are bad enough, but the dipshits who bring hand percussion are the fucking worst.
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>>>People who clap out of
>>>People who clap out of time at shows are bad enough
Umm guilty of that in the 80's, but it was intentional by me and my friends to try and wrap up the NFA sing along. I don't think it ever worked.
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I clap out of time for comic
I clap out of time for comic effect when appropriate.
Know your audience
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One of the very best things
One of the very best things about being an "official" at concerts was having the authority to shut that type of self-involved BS down without any blowback. It was always very satisfying.
The way people act in crowds has always fascinated me. The ones like this woman who have an almost desperate need to draw attention to themselves are different than the chronic talkers, who are oblivious to their surroundings. Both types are constant at every type of event, and each has different motivations, but both are ultimately focused on themselves, not the music or event.
People are strange.
And I'd like to know what "ampee"theater allowed a lighted tambourine into their venue. Amateur hour at the doors.
BTW, I love Bill Burr, but based on that recording he probably shouldn't be reading out loud during a show.
Another example of a public school education.
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How about "the harmonica
How about "the harmonica player" in the audience who attempts to play along with the band? (Not even always at blues shows.)
Or that Kimock groupie that always shook bells during every song. She's gotta have ruined countless tapes.
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In coastal Maine there is a
In coastal Maine there is a "spoon lady" that goes to shows, local small shows, and plays a set of spoons in the audience.
It's very distracting. I had heard about her, but when I experienced it myself, I was in awe of her disrespect and removal from awareness of others.
I walked right over and told her she had to stop, that it was very distracting.
She looked shocked, and incredulous, so I let her know that I paid to hear the musicians onstage, and asked her who the fuck she thought she was for impinging on that.
I think she was accustomed to the more northcoast people just tolerating her shit, and not saying anything.
Fuck that. She even moved, and tried to re-start a little more covertly.
I told her stfu again, and I was ready to just go take the spoons if I heard trhem a third time.
Fucking people. Jesus christ
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One of the very best things
i can only imagine. the few times ive gathered the courage to step into a situation and put out some "STFU or we are going to have a fistfight" vibes, its been extremely successful, thankfully violence free, and extremely satisfying. there is a dude who was acting a fool with his burning sage at a DNB concert which i proceeded to throw across the room and demand he go find somewhere else to stand, who ive seen at pretty much every DNB concert ive been to since, and i always find it super satisfying to stare daggers at the dude. he remembers me 100%. this has been going on for almost 10 years now lmao. every single show, just mean-muggin this hippie dude and his old lizard woman concert companion. its like my own private DNB tradition.
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And I'd like to know what
at pretty much every furthur show i ever went to, some old guy found a way to bring in a giant conch shell that he would blow in between all the songs. where there's a will there's a way i guess.
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Jam band acts and rock
Jam band acts and rock-oriented baby boomer artists consistently bring out the worst offenders. Part drugs, part entitlement, part cluelessness.
Overall it's just incredible on the number of people who have little or no wherewithal about how to behave in a concert setting.
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people attend concerts like
people attend concerts like they drive...
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Will you start throwing your
Will you start throwing your pennies at them?
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Will you start throwing your
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Will you start throwing your
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Will you start throwing your
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Will you start throwing your
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Will you start throwing your
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Will you start throwing your
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Dave, I'm a big fan of the
Dave, I'm a big fan of the ellipsis but overuse can lead to ...
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^ (or possibly they are meant
^ (or possibly they are meant to be pennies raining down?)
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More and more EDM clubs are
More and more EDM clubs are forbidding phones because people are filming people dance and then uploading the video to make fun of the person which has led to no one dancing in the clubs. It's all the scenes.
Bodie:
[about Marlo] He's a cold motherf***er.
Poot:
It's a cold world Bodie.
Bodie:
Thought you said it was getting warmer.
Poot:
The world goin' one way, people another yo'.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
not a fan of people
not a fan of people photographing or recording dancers at all.
dave, unfortunately i don't carry a change purse inside the venue.
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Remember "conch shell guy"?
Remember "conch shell guy"?
I wound up a few seats away from a persistent clapper at the Sphere in April. It was aweful. I was so thankful for Terrapin and other songs that didn't lend themselves well to clapping (although he tried at times when it built up near the end).
What about people who don't make noise, but get right in your face with trippy toys with lights? I think they're less distracting, but still have a foot in the door. Ultimately, we can still close our eyes and it "goes away":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QFJnmD0EJg
Moving down the spectrum, there's another guy in Colorado who sometimes dresses like a bumble bee who has a way of dancing on rails and other venue artifacts right in front of you until he gets your attention; slowly moving throughout the crowd with his "shtick" of engaging everyone's attention.
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First time it's respect,
First time it's respect, friendliness, and very clear setting of expectations. We're all here to have a good time.
Second time it's more like a hiss, possibly with a few choice words for effect. Now you need to go find your own space.
Third time you're going home with smashed tambourine pieces in a bag. Better luck next time.
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Def have been recorded while
Def have been recorded while dancing
Can't decide if it's better or not that it's never come across my view
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A couple of summers ago I
A couple of summers ago I took my two teenage daughters to a Dead & Co show up in Bethel and one of them recorded me dancing in the aisle. I was in the zone. She then set it to techno music. Every once in while they will send me the video. Nothing like having kids to humble you :)