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For everybody else: This s*cks bigtime. I hope he'll be generous to the fans that missed it.
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From what I understand, the Rococo uses a specific sound system because there are a number of older people living in condos above the theatre who constantly complain about the noise from concerts. A DJ on a local classic rock station was sort of making fun of that this morning.
On the other hand, Jason Mraz is playing a sold out concert there tonight, as they brought up when they talked about the Lindsey fiasco this afternoon on the radio (yeah, this is big news here, apparently ). Do I think Lindsey was wrong to cancel at the last minute? Yes. Do I think he needs to think back to a few months ago, when he was grateful to have fans flock to concerts? Absolutely. But, what the director of the Rococo posted on the site was very unprofessional, far less professional than what Lindsey's people did. Waiting for them to put up a big "NO LINDSEY BUCKINGHAMS ALLOWED" billboard over the downtown I-80 exit.
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From the Lincoln Journal Star
http://www.journalstar.com/articles/...3670163750.txt Buckingham pulls plug after sound system debate Tammy Hayden drove from Kearney to hear Lindsey Buckingham perform Wednesday night. She returned home disappointed. The Fleetwood Mac rocker canceled his performance two hours before he was to take the stage at the Rococo Theatre, citing technical difficulties related to the sound. “I was freaking out,” said Hayden, who arrived 30 minutes early to find a sign on the door with no explanation. “I wanted to go so badly.” Hayden’s disappointment is just part of a story-turned-debate, with Buckingham and the Rococo blaming each other on their Web sites for the cancellation. According to Buckingham’s site, the singer’s audio team wasn’t happy with Rococo’s sound system and wanted to bring in additional equipment but was told it couldn’t. “Lindsey prides himself on delivering the very best performance and production for every show, but in this case he wasn’t able to do so,” Buckingham’s Web site said. Pam Gregorios, Rococo events director, confirmed the theater denied Buckingham’s request. She said Buckingham had his own equipment in addition to the Rococo’s, but wanted to bring in additional equipment beyond what was allowed in his contract. She also said turning down Buckingham’s request had nothing to do with decibel levels or the residents living above the theater in the downtown building. “Sound system and the physical layout of the theater were well known to the promoters that brought Lindsey to Lincoln, and any misrepresentation was not on the part of the Rococo staff,” Gregorios said. Buckingham’s people argued that wasn’t the case, saying, “The sound system in the building was not what was represented to Lindsey’s audio technicians when doing their ‘advance’ on the show.” Buckingham was rehearsing at the venue during the sound debate and returned to his hotel, but not before using expletives to describe the Rococo, Gregorios said. “Rococo staff and management were put off by his diva-like behavior … and wondered if he always felt it necessary to be so rude to people who are simply trying to put on a good show,” she said. Meanwhile, fans like Hayden and Tom Arsiaga were left with more questions than answers, and apologies from Buckingham and the Rococo did little for them. “When you pay $33 for a ticket, you want more of an explanation than a locked door and a sign,” Hayden said. Arsiaga of Lincoln arrived at 5:30 p.m. and felt he and his friends were mistreated by Rococo staff members when he approached them with questions. “This is another step back for concerts to come here to Lincoln,” he said. “It’s another blow to us Lincolnites.” Gregorios said she didn’t believe Rococo staff members were rude to patrons, but apologized if any were. She noted the front of the house was chaos after Buckingham announced he wasn’t going to play. “I can appreciate that,” Gregorios said. “If we would have had sufficient notice, we could have addressed the issue a little easier.” As for refunds, online purchases through etix.com will be refunded within a week. The Rococo will contact those who purchased tickets, priced between $30-$35, at the theater’s box office.
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DavidMN is on the phone and is requesting I type the following as he does not have access to a computer at the moment:
"I am extremely angry at the few people bad-mouthing Lindsey. I have been to 11 shows and after this leg that would bring a total of 16. I do not regret one penny I have spent, or any of the miles I have traveled to see him (approx 10,000.) I have seen the kind of efforts he puts out for his fans, the respect and kindness he has shown to his fans when they have greeted him, and I have no doubt that carries over into his communications with professionals and personnel at events. I have seen this with my own two eyes. I was also there last night. I know what I observed. I saw the reps from the venue be extremely rude to fans. People who have not been to a show of Lindsey's do not know what they are talking about and should keep their mouth shut. Niki has read me the Rococo statement and they are ball-faced liars!" David - I concur. |
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Yeah but he's enjoying himself on this tour. He doesnt need the money...I think he's just diggin the fans, the chemistry of Brett, Neale and himself...that sort of thing.
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SOUND LEVEL MANAGEMENT AT ROCOCO THEATRE, NE.
Associated Acoustical Consultants: Cross Country The Rococo Theatre, located in Lincoln NE has been restored to its 1929 condition. There you can enjoy the unique combination of live musical acts on stage or sports on big screen. The restoration is celebrated by artists who bring with high energy music. Neighbors, primarily in the adjacent condominium block, have found that this intrudes into their quiet. The result was a court order to restrict sound emission with the use of a Grozier system. The sound level emission is restricted in a low frequency band of about 40 Hz to 500 Hz (Essentially that part of the frequency range that distinguishes A-weighted sound from C-weighted sound). Sound limits are based upon the number of seconds that the sound level may exceed various decibel levels. A complete record of each event is retained. Since the system is operated by the theater, security checksum is applied to all reports. http://www.grozier.com/Rococo.shtml |
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Walking out on 600 fans one hour before showtime. Oh so professional.
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By the way, I'm not trying to say Lindsey was totally wrong and the Rococo was totally right at all. It's just pretty darn obvious to me that this was not the best choice on Lindsey's part, even if the Rococo had horribly mistreated him, or lied to him, or just had a crappy sound system. He can still put on a show, if not his exact same show. Ooh, partial spontaneity, baaaaad. We can't have that. What really gets to me is the people who defend the man no matter what all the time! Your judgment is too clouded by your fondness of him. I just saw him in Chicago 3 days ago so I am still on a Lindsey high, but I can see potential flaws in him. This may not have been the best decision on his part. Admit it. You know you want to!
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Wow...Totally agree with Sarah on this one...now I understand why people say there is drama on here...people like this create it. I know the fans must of been pissed that the show didn't go on...but he felt he wasn't able to put on a good show. So what were his choices? Put on a crummy show? or cancel? I joined b/c it seems like everyone I run into at a show is a member here. Hopefully I run into some of you on here!!!
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Yahoo news article
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070412/...nceled_concert
By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press Writer Thu Apr 12, 7:54 PM ET OMAHA, Neb. - The managers of a Lincoln theater say Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's "diva-like behavior" doomed his concert there this week, and that the sound system he blames was not the problem. ADVERTISEMENT In a message on Buckingham's Web site, "technical difficulties related to sound" were blamed for Wednesday's cancellation. Buckingham's message said the theater in downtown Lincoln refused Buckingham's request to use his own equipment to supplement its sound system. "Lindsey prides himself on delivering the very best performance and production for every show, but in this case he wasn't able to do so," Buckingham's message said. "Lindsey hopes his fans in Lincoln will understand, and he looks forward to returning to Lincoln but under much better conditions." Buckingham has been touring since October in support of his first solo album in 14 years, "Under the Skin." Rococo Theatre events director Pam Gregorios said this was the first time it has ever had a performer cancel a show. "Rococo staff and management were put off by his diva-like behavior ... and wondered if he always felt it necessary to be so rude to people who are simply trying to put on a good show," Gregorios said. Buckingham's representatives did not immediately respond to questions e-mailed to them Thursday afternoon. But a section of the Web site about the guitars Buckingham uses included a quote about how the equipment he uses isn't that important. "It's all in the player really," Buckingham said to Rolling Stone magazine in 1979. "Look at somebody like Hendrix. It didn't matter what guitar he had or even if it was in tune. The thing is, if you can connect, you can get anything you want out of an instrument. There's no dream instrument that could give you everything. You just have to use your imagination." Buckingham spent an hour checking the sound at the theater and rehearsing a couple songs before deciding to cancel about an hour before show time, Gregorios said. "I can only speculate as to the disappointment of the six hundred and some odd fans who arrived to find the show canceled," Gregorios said. Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 but bolted the group in 1987 over creative differences. The group has reunited twice since then for albums and tours. Ticket holders will receive refunds.
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