Concert Spoilers

[carol7lynn]

I've been going to concerts for over forty years now. Every so often the experience is spoiled by some whack-job or two in the audience. Last night it was these two guys behind me who talked throughout the entire show. When I politely asked them to lower their voices, one of them got down right nasty and verbally abusive. I won't go into the what he said and what I said but I did keep my cool and managed not to respond in kind. I have found that a soft answer may not always "turneth away wrath" but it does keep the situation from escalating.

What boggles my mind is how down-right rude and mean some people can be when confronted with the fact that their behavior is inappropriate and offensive to others. I've had beer spilled all over me any number of times and when I complain they either call me names or try to blame me for it. At an Eagles concert a couple of years ago, one out-of-control woman (also drunk) almost cold-cocked me and the guy in front of me and when we both complained she tried to jump me-her friend who pulled her off me said, she was grieving over the recent death of her brother.

Last fall, at one of Lindsey's solo concerts, a woman beside me shushed me when I was singing along with one of his slow songs and I immediately apologized and stopped. It's this simple: Just because you paid x number of dollars to see someone perform doesn't mean it entitles you to act like a jerk and ignore other people's reasonable requests.

Just needed to vent. 99% of the time everything is great it's just those times when people violate all rules of a decent society that it makes me wonder what on earth drives humans to act so unkindly toward others.

CarolC

[STEVEHEDRICK]

There Are Lots OF Assholes Out There!

[JazmenFlowers]

yep.

when I was in Berkeley last year seeing Stevie and Tom a biotch in front of me would not shut up and stop standing in her seat. everyone was asking her nicely. then she said a few choice words to me that were not cool. so, at the end of the night, I threw my gum in her hair and walked calmly out. I can only imagine how long it took her to get it out or if she had to cut it out. I should feel bad, but I don't.

I wouldn't advise anyone to do something like that, but she deserved it.

[danax6]

I dealt with an absolute NUTJOB in Vegas, so yeah, we've all been there, done that.

Damn, I should have thought of doing the gum thing.

[carol7lynn]

I like your style. I gave me a welcome laugh.

Peace
CarolC

[Glittermoondust]

yep x's 2!! That is the reason why my husband refuses to go to anymore concerts with me--because of the rude and obnoxious people At the Tom show we went to two guys in front of us talked all night about work and such--the thing that ticked me off is that they knew I was trying to take pictures and they kept putting their heads together blocking my view--I was beginning to think they were doing it on purpose We went to a Guns N' Roses show that had to have been the worst experience I've had at a concert in a while--there was some guy that was so drunk he kept falling all over people and was scream singing throughout most of the show. And I don't mean singing along--I meaning screaming at the top of his lungs. The thing that ticked me off was that security was watching him all night and did nothing--I mean he kept walking back and forth in the aisles falling all over people and they just let him--jerks!!

[carol7lynn]

I don't blame your husband. I'm still P.O.d about those two guys even though I chose to ignore them and have a good time anyway. As for drunks, they are an entirely different story. Alcohol and concerts don't mix.

Security is usually just people who part-time it and they either go too far or not far enough. I don't even bother reporting obnoxious people as it doesn't do any good and you spend half the concert relating who did what to whom and miss the best part of the show. I've been there.

Here's hoping Soboba will be better.

Peace

CarolC

[Glittermoondust]

Originally Posted by carol7lynn

As for drunks, they are an entirely different story. Alcohol and concerts don't mix.

Security is usually just people who part-time it and they either go too far or not far enough.

Peace

CarolC

Isn't that the truth!! I hope your next show is awesome for you

[carol7lynn]

I'll let you know.

Are you going to any concerts this tour. I know some people are not because of ticket prices and what not. It was an awesome show in terms of her being "there". She really did seem to be enjoying herself. I only wish that Petty had come out to do a number. What surprised me was that Mick wasn't there as he usually shows up for her L.A. shows? Has every time that I've been there. Was surprised that Taku and Brett were not there but am looking forward to seeing them with Lindsey in June for three shows. Everyone was kindda wondering which one of the two Brett and Taku would play with as both are touring through June.

CarolC

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

yep.

when I was in Berkeley last year seeing Stevie and Tom a biotch in front of me would not shut up and stop standing in her seat. everyone was asking her nicely. then she said a few choice words to me that were not cool. so, at the end of the night, I threw my gum in her hair and walked calmly out. I can only imagine how long it took her to get it out or if she had to cut it out. I should feel bad, but I don't.

I wouldn't advise anyone to do something like that, but she deserved it.

you.bad....

[Livia]

Mick's in Hawaii. He just did that concert w/ his Island Rumours band - more info on the Rumours board if you're interested.

[SNLB]

Hahaha, which reminds me...after I couldn't get down into the pit, instead of going back to my fifth row center seat and having to climb all over people, I stayed on the aisle in the fourth row. I called my friend down to come join me so we could stand together for the rest of the encore. OH MY GOD. Did you hear the chick singing to Beauty And The Beast as LOUDLY as she could? She was directly behind my friend and me and people from all over the section were turning to look at her. It was so embarrassing. She was louder than Stevie and then she would scream during the song. Okay, I'm fine with a few "whooo hooos" and all, but screaming during Beauty And The Beast? YIKES!

[Livia]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

yep.

when I was in Berkeley last year seeing Stevie and Tom a biotch in front of me would not shut up and stop standing in her seat. everyone was asking her nicely. then she said a few choice words to me that were not cool. so, at the end of the night, I threw my gum in her hair and walked calmly out. I can only imagine how long it took her to get it out or if she had to cut it out. I should feel bad, but I don't.

I wouldn't advise anyone to do something like that, but she deserved it.

Heh.

I was at a show at the Continental Club - which only holds around 200 people, and always general admission, SRO. Most people are pretty respectful of each other's space - even if you give up your spot temporarily to get a drink or use the restroom, you can get your spot back. My friend Laura and I were at the stage ALL night. Our knees were touching the stage, our purses and drinks were ON the stage. And Johnny Depp was standing right behind us. Anyway, at around 1:30 AM, this drunk girl came outta nowhere and decided she deserved to be in front of us - and shoved us back so she could. We made a few sarcastic, bitchy comments, but she wouldn't budge. Drunk girl had very long hair, and my friend Laura kept burning the ends of drunk girl's hair w/ her cig.

[BTFLCHLD]

[Beachwood Mac]

^^Good, we won't be wearing the same thing at Lindseys show in San Diego