I don't know if I've ever been to a FM or Stevie show where people around me were *sober*. The last Stevie show I was at (Toledo, 2011) the lady behind me was "asked" to leave by security then she started arguing/crying and I don't remember what happened (guess it doesn't matter if I drink or not!). She wasn't bothering me personally bc everyone was up and screaming/singing. I could just do without the beer spillage, constant in-and-out to refill/pee, sticky floors. Someone was smoking at that show as well and Lori was really pissed about it.
The Lindsey shows that I've been to have been dry on drunks.
I personally prefer not to partake at FM/related shows. I save that for Tom Petty lawn seats.
I did once find a fresh joint in the bathroom at a Stevie show. That was pretty exciting to a college kid.
Susan