Lincoln Ne Cancelled For Tonight!

BTFLCHLD · #1 04-12-2007, 08:05 PM

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.

Für Elise · #2 04-12-2007, 08:12 PM

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[B][SIZE="3"]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.

yeah but you wear glasses dont you? i just think they shouldhave caved in to the arean or theatre of whatever it was and done the show even if it wouldn't be the best one he's ever done.

BTFLCHLD · #3 04-12-2007, 08:25 PM

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yeah but you wear glasses dont you? i just think they shouldhave caved in to the arean or theatre of whatever it was and done the show even if it wouldn't be the best one he's ever done.

perhaps if the person we were speaking of was sanjaya from american idol. Lindsey is about professionalism and perfection. What is not to understand about his reasoning for the cancellation? As far as I am concerned Lindsey made the right decision, after hours of attempts to work things out, and I have no doubt he will be back at Lincoln at another venue blowing the roof off. That would give all those disappointed the opportunity to boycott....what fun. As well, for the "Director of Events" to state they were not thinking of the neighbors upstairs in their stance is bullchit.

Note for Rocaca: BITTER MUCH?

BTFLCHLD · #4 04-12-2007, 08:36 PM

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

Little Nicki · #5 04-12-2007, 09:53 PM

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Lindsey is about professionalism and perfection.

Walking out on 600 fans one hour before showtime. Oh so professional.

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What is not to understand about his reasoning for the cancellation? As far as I am concerned Lindsey made the right decision, after hours of attempts to work things out

I see you've really done your homework. He soundchecks "a couple" songs and declares he's done. That Lindsey is just always trying to make the peace.

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As well, for the "Director of Events" to state they were not thinking of the neighbors upstairs in their stance is bullchit.

You say that as if it somehow is a negative thing. Lindsey and crew would have known about that well in advance, and it was a court order to keep the volume down. Should they have completely disregarded it so that Lindsey could be amplified by 10 more decibals?

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!

BTFLCHLD · #6 04-12-2007, 10:24 PM

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Walking out on 600 fans one hour before showtime. Oh so professional.

Gee...conflicting reports. Venue states one hour before show...people at the event reporting to the press 5:30. What time were the doors to open...what time was the show to start? I wonder why it was last minute...maybe time was spent trying to work it out?

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I see you've really done your homework. He soundchecks "a couple" songs and declares he's done. That Lindsey is just always trying to make the peace.

I wonder why Lindsey took the time to sound check songs? Maybe he TRIED to make it work with their equipment and found it did not? Oh sure Lindsey would have wanted people fcking with his music through the Grosier system. You may want to do your homework...take a gander how the sound is manipulated with that system.

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You say that as if it somehow is a negative thing. Lindsey and crew would have known about that well in advance, and it was a court order to keep the volume down. Should they have completely disregarded it so that Lindsey could be amplified by 10 more decibals?

The venue should have been upfront of their equipment and desire to stick with their court order. Lindsey obviously didn't know about the equipment restriction or he WOULD have selected another venue.

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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.

When you are a musician of Lindsey's stature, get back to us with how you would handle the situation...dogpony show? maybe pull a rabbit out of your ...? oh yeah I would LOVE to see that.

Gypsy · #7 04-12-2007, 10:28 PM

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.
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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.

Little Nicki · #8 04-12-2007, 10:56 PM

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Gee...conflicting reports. Venue states one hour before show...people at the event reporting to the press 5:30. What time were the doors to open...what time was the show to start? I wonder why it was last minute...maybe time was spent trying to work it out?

While I didn't see any reports of 5:30 myself, I'll take your word for it. I see you know exactly what he was doing during the time anyway so I'm really not needed. But I will say that on Monday, doors opened at 7:30pm and at about 7:35, security told us we couldn't go in yet because he was still on stage soundchecking.

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I wonder why Lindsey took the time to sound check songs? Maybe he TRIED to make it work with their equipment and found it did not? Oh sure Lindsey would have wanted people fcking with his music through the Grosier system. You may want to do your homework...take a gander how the sound is manipulated with that system.

Obviously, since this was the first soundcheck he ever did, he was just trying to work with their awful equipment and tweak it juts right so he made everyone happy. Oh, and please, enlighten us with how the sound is technically manipulated. I would love to hear your knowledge of the subject presented in your usual dignified, elegant manner.

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Lindsey obviously didn't know about the equipment restriction or he WOULD have selected another venue.

Another blanket statement, much like your so called "fact" earlier, that is not only completely unprovable, but as far as I'm concerned, more than likely false. They are not secretive about it. The Grozier website even lists them as a user of their system, which they probably wouldn't if it was a secret.

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When you are a musician of Lindsey's stature, get back to us with how you would handle the situation...dogpony show? maybe pull a rabbit out of your ...? oh yeah I would LOVE to see that.

Your maturity and grace is truly something to behold.

BTFLCHLD · #9 04-12-2007, 11:15 PM

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While I didn't see any reports of 5:30 myself, I'll take your word for it.

check the lincoln journal article posted this thread.

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Oh, and please, enlighten us with how the sound is technically manipulated.

check the site...right down to the placement of the mic.

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Quote:Lindsey obviously didn't know about the equipment restriction or he WOULD have selected another venue. Another blanket statement, much like your so called "fact" earlier, that is not only completely unprovable, but as far as I'm concerned, more than likely false.

Are you seriously suggesting Lindsey planned to cancel the show?

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They are not secretive about it. The Grozier website even lists them as a user of their system, which they probably wouldn't if it was a secret.

The venue is secretive about it...until the artist shows.

I see no Grozier reference on the Rocaca site. Hmmm...Maybe if Lindsey had been advised of the system he would have checked the Grozier site to see Rocacca listed.

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Your maturity and grace is truly something to behold.

Thankyou.

Hey, read your Chicago posts...are you quite sure that high wasn't a downer? It is obvious you take pleasure in bash. You like facts? I think you have been on edge of seat waiting for this cancellation...anything really.

Lisa1769 · #10 04-12-2007, 11:15 PM

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He can still put on a show, if not his exact same show. Ooh, partial spontaneity, baaaaad. We can't have that.

Spontaneity scares the **** out of me. I don't like the unknown. I wish I wasn't that way, but I am. I have to have things all planned and and they must go in order or I'm thrown all out of whack. Some people just cannot be spontaneous, maybe Lindsey is one of them.