Concert Pet Peeves

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On 8/14/2019 at 10:53 AM, JÂy RÛßeÒ said:

Iron Maiden in Buffalo last night - at least 10 times, Bruce Dickenson with the "SCREAM FOR ME BUFFALO!"

 

THE Bruce Dickenson?

[Johnny Hammersticks]

4 hours ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

Why were you at a Nickleback concert in the first place?

 

Because the chick I was trying to plow liked Nickleback, and I was trying to get in her pants.  Why else do men pay to go see sucky bands?  

 

I’d rather have testicle surgery than see Blink 182, but my wife likes them and I like sex ?‍♂️

 

 

[Gary M]

19 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Because the chick I was trying to plow liked Nickleback, and I was trying to get in her pants.  Why else do men pay to go see sucky bands?  

 

I’d rather have testicle surgery than see Blink 182, but my wife likes them and I like sex ?‍♂️

 

She can't take a friend ?

[Logic]

Not many people have said "talking incessantly" yet, but it's my number 1 pet peeve at a concert.

You can literally talk ANYWHERE, ANY TIME, but you've chosen to come to this very expensive concert and talk over this legendary musical artist because...WHY?!?!

 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

12 minutes ago, Gary M said:

 

She can't take a friend ?

 

You’re obviously not married.  Wives want to do stuff with their husbands.  I get out of some concerts, but she wants me around for others.  What can I say?  I’m fun to be around.

[Gugny]

33 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Because the chick I was trying to plow liked Nickleback, and I was trying to get in her pants.  Why else do men pay to go see sucky bands?  

 

I’d rather have testicle surgery than see Blink 182, but my wife likes them and I like sex ?‍♂️

 

 

 

I saw Nickelback (because my wife liked them) and I thought they put on a hell of a show.  I enjoyed it quite a bit, actually.  Bush opened up for them and they're one of my favorites, so I was happy all around.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

1 minute ago, Gugny said:

 

I saw Nickelback (because my wife liked them) and I thought they put on a hell of a show.  I enjoyed it quite a bit, actually.  Bush opened up for them and they're one of my favorites, so I was happy all around.

 

I like bush....

 

Edit: Actually, Nickleback wasn’t terrible.  Saw them in 2007 down in Charlotte.  They played a few tunes that I somewhat enjoyed.  Blink 182 this summer, however, was brutal.

Edited August 19, 2019 by Johnny Hammersticks

[Gary M]

Just now, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

You’re obviously not married.  Wives want to do stuff with their husbands.  I get out of some concerts, but she wants me around for others.  What can I say?  I’m fun to be around.

 

Ha

 

31 years tomorrow.

 

Went to one U2 concert at Silver stadium with her, that was the last time she picked the band. Crowd was lame, bunch of yuppies standing there staring at the stage.

 

[Logic]

Ooh! Here's another:

Shouting what songs you want the band to play. 99% of bands put together setlists ahead of times these days. Aside from that, it's kind of rude to just shout demands at an artist. A concert is a rhetorical event. Your job as a fan is to listen, look, maybe clap and sing along and cheer, and that's about it. You're not there to dictate the setlist, to be a videographer, or to a host a live talk show. 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

16 minutes ago, Gary M said:

 

Ha

 

31 years tomorrow.

 

Went to one U2 concert at Silver stadium with her, that was the last time she picked the band. Crowd was lame, bunch of yuppies standing there staring at the stage.

 

 

Ewwww.  Yeah, a few days ago my wife asked me if I wanted to go see the Lumineers with her down in Saratoga.  I suggested that she go with her friends, and to my surprise, she seemed pumped!   I think she wanted me to say no thanks ??

[WhoTom]

54 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

I like bush....

 

I think you established that a few posts up the thread.

 

[The Plastic Cup]

6 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said:

Honestly, couldn't remember. It was faith and family night. Christian band. Musically speaking they were adult contemporary. Wasn't really my cup of tea but it wasn't bad for a free show. Just googled it. MercyMe.

 

Faith + 1??

[Seasons1992]

1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Because the chick I was trying to plow liked Nickleback, and I was trying to get in her pants.  Why else do men pay to go see sucky bands?  

 

I’d rather have testicle surgery than see Blink 182, but my wife likes them and I like sex ?‍♂️

 

 

 

You should elaborate your intentions more clearly next time........

[Just Jack]

7 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said:

Honestly, couldn't remember. It was faith and family night. Christian band. Musically speaking they were adult contemporary. Wasn't really my cup of tea but it wasn't bad for a free show. Just googled it. MercyMe.

 

They're a pretty popular band in the Christian music scene. I think other minor league teams are doing faith nights, I know our local team is, I just don't know which night. 

 

7 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said:

The thing is, you can take video/pictures without putting them high in the air to bother people. I usually take a few pictures of the highlights, and one verse and chorus of my favorite song or two. I hold it literally right above or below my eye line as to not bother anybody else. 

 

I hold mine about chest level, helps to keep it steady. I did see one chick at a concert recording a song, and she kept moving her phone around so much because she was also singing and dancing to it, I think trying to watch it would give people motion sickness.

 

2 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 Blink 182 this summer, however, was brutal.

 

Saw them a couple years ago, only because I wanted to see the opening act more than them. That tour it was something like the 25th anniversary of the hit album, and they were going to play the album, in order, in it's entirety. So my wife looked up the song list and only recognized three of the songs. We decided once that third song was played, we were out of there. Well, I'd say about 1/3 of the crowd had the same idea, by how many other people were also getting up and leaving. 

[Gugny]

1 hour ago, Just Jack said:

 

They're a pretty popular band in the Christian music scene. I think other minor league teams are doing faith nights, I know our local team is, I just don't know which night. 

 

 

I hold mine about chest level, helps to keep it steady. I did see one chick at a concert recording a song, and she kept moving her phone around so much because she was also singing and dancing to it, I think trying to watch it would give people motion sickness.

 

 

Saw them a couple years ago, only because I wanted to see the opening act more than them. That tour it was something like the 25th anniversary of the hit album, and they were going to play the album, in order, in it's entirety. So my wife looked up the song list and only recognized three of the songs. We decided once that third song was played, we were out of there. Well, I'd say about 1/3 of the crowd had the same idea, by how many other people were also getting up and leaving. 

 

They're a pretty popular band in the Christian music scene. I think other minor league teams are doing faith nights, I know our local team is, I just don't know which night.

 

- It doesn't matter which night ... it's the night of the Lord.

 

 

I hold mine about chest level, helps to keep it steady. I did see one chick at a concert recording a song, and she kept moving her phone around so much because she was also singing and dancing to it, I think trying to watch it would give people motion sickness.

 

- Once in a while I'll record a tune, or a part of one.  I always keep it at chest level both for stability and so others don't need to see it.

 

 

Saw them a couple years ago, only because I wanted to see the opening act more than them. That tour it was something like the 25th anniversary of the hit album, and they were going to play the album, in order, in it's entirety. So my wife looked up the song list and only recognized three of the songs. We decided once that third song was played, we were out of there. Well, I'd say about 1/3 of the crowd had the same idea, by how many other people were also getting up and leaving. 

 

- This is so sad to hear.  But it makes me happy that I didn't go see them this summer.  Of course, since they were touring with Lil Wayne, there wasn't a snowball's chance in hell that I'd go, anyway.  But still.  I LOVE Blink 182's music.  Sucks to hear that they're no good live.

[Rico]

Nothing more annoying than if you are sitting in aisle seats and your view of the stage is interrupted by people going up & down the aisle all night.

 

I also hate being in the 1st row of an upper level at an arena or stadium show with a far drop below, and having to get up to let people walk past me.

 

I steer very far away from these seats.

[PastaJoe]

People in front of me who stand for the whole concert. I’m 6’3” and I feel bad for people behind me because I have to stand to see.

 

Self-absorbed drunk women over 40 who dress and dance like they’re in their 20s, and think they look good.

 

People that yell and whistle during the songs.

 

Extra long end of songs that drag out.

 

Performers who leave the stage to drag out the applause for an encore. Just thank the audience and play the last song and that’s it.

[BUFFALOKIE]

On 8/18/2019 at 9:00 PM, Gugny said:

 

When I saw Kenny Wayne Shepard last year, Beth Hart opened.

 

She tore the roof off the place.  NOBODY wanted her to stop playing.  It was easy to see that she was told to keep playing and that her encores were not contrived.  She ended up playing about 90 minutes, which I am positive was not the plan.

 

KWS played his full set and the show ran way later than anyone expected.

 

I left there knowing I'd see Beth Hart anytime, anywhere and that I'd never see KWS as a headliner again. She blew him away.

 

That is quite an endorsement Gugney. KWS blew me away (15 years ago). I've never heard of Beth Hart, but if she/he outplayed KWS, I take notice. Gonna look him/her up right now. Thank you.

 

Just watched the first video that popped up. Uhm, really? NFW her or her band outdid KWS. She can scream, I'll give her that. Not my taste though. I will give her a couple more tries.

Edited August 20, 2019 by BUFFALOKIE

[Rocket94]

1 hour ago, Rico said:

Nothing more annoying than if you are sitting in aisle seats and your view of the stage is interrupted by people going up & down the aisle all night.

 

I also hate being in the 1st row of an upper level at an arena or stadium show with a far drop below, and having to get up to let people walk past me.

 

I steer very far away from these seats.

My brother attended a 1973 Pink Floyd concert at the Aud. Apparently some guy fell to his death from the upper facade.

[Gugny]

1 hour ago, BUFFALOKIE said:

That is quite an endorsement Gugney. KWS blew me away (15 years ago). I've never heard of Beth Hart, but if she/he outplayed KWS, I take notice. Gonna look him/her up right now. Thank you.

 

Just watched the first video that popped up. Uhm, really? NFW her or her band outdid KWS. She can scream, I'll give her that. Not my taste though. I will give her a couple more tries.

 

Her music is just better.  Her band is great.  She is an amazing entertainer, performer and singer and does more than scream.  She did a phenomenal job interacting with the crowd.  The place was electric the entire time she was on.

 

I first saw KWS as part of an Experience Hendrix show.  He blew me away.  Easily one of the best guitar players out there.  As a headliner, he relied on his own stuff.  Weak, at best.  He can't write good songs and he can't sing good blues.  His singer has the stage presence of a rock growing algae.  It was basically listening to a bunch of horrible tunes with phenomenal guitar solos.  I'll give him this ... his organist was ridiculous.  Highlight of the show, by far.

 

When I saw KWS during the Experience Hendrix show, I thought he might be the next SRV.  As long as he's playing Hendrix and SRV covers, he's excellent.  His original music is crap.

 

[The Real Buffalo Joe]

I recently found someone who sat in the back row of the front section, center stage, right by the mixing booth and recorded the whole Stones concert. Not great quality, but good enough that I can relive the memories if I wanted to.

[eball]

I respect performers who now have a no phones policy at their shows.  You literally have to seal your phone in a bag for the duration of the show.  I don't know how that works for people who have an emergency, but I still like the fact it keeps the "concert filmers" at bay.

[The Real Buffalo Joe]

1 hour ago, eball said:

I respect performers who now have a no phones policy at their shows.  You literally have to seal your phone in a bag for the duration of the show.  I don't know how that works for people who have an emergency, but I still like the fact it keeps the "concert filmers" at bay.

To me that seems to be taking it too far.

 

1) I do like to use my phone before the show, between sets, etc.

2) Like you said, an emergency.

3) Do they actually check that you have a phone? What's stopping me form just saying I don't have one, or didn't bring it.

 

I'm all for phone free concerts. But just implement a policy that you get kicked TF out without warning if you violate it.

[Gugny]

9 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said:

To me that seems to be taking it too far.

 

1) I do like to use my phone before the show, between sets, etc.

2) Like you said, an emergency.

3) Do they actually check that you have a phone? What's stopping me form just saying I don't have one, or didn't bring it.

 

I'm all for phone free concerts. But just implement a policy that you get kicked TF out without warning if you violate it.

 

I got caught taking pictures at a Rush concert in 1987.  Guy came up to me, grabbed my arm and yelled, "GIMME THE ***** FILM, NOW!"  So I ripped the film out of the camera, making sure it was ruined, and gave it to him. 

 

My buddy sitting a couple seats down took pics all night and didn't get busted.  So I got what I wanted, anyway.

[row_33]

14 hours ago, Rocket94 said:

My brother attended a 1973 Pink Floyd concert at the Aud. Apparently some guy fell to his death from the upper facade.

 

and Waters spit on him?

 

[The Real Buffalo Joe]

14 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

I got caught taking pictures at a Rush concert in 1987.  Guy came up to me, grabbed my arm and yelled, "GIMME THE ***** FILM, NOW!"  So I ripped the film out of the camera, making sure it was ruined, and gave it to him. 

 

My buddy sitting a couple seats down took pics all night and didn't get busted.  So I got what I wanted, anyway.

I was at a Skynyrd/Kid Rock concert at Darien Lake. Standing right up front on the lawn. Some guy next to me was filming in a way that was harming nobody. But the @sshole security guard made me miss half the show because he was standing in front of him constantly making sure he wasn't filming. 

[Rocket94]

2 hours ago, row_33 said:

 

and Waters spit on him?

 

I think that happened years later.

[section122]

19 hours ago, BUFFALOKIE said:

That is quite an endorsement Gugney. KWS blew me away (15 years ago). I've never heard of Beth Hart, but if she/he outplayed KWS, I take notice. Gonna look him/her up right now. Thank you.

 

Just watched the first video that popped up. Uhm, really? NFW her or her band outdid KWS. She can scream, I'll give her that. Not my taste though. I will give her a couple more tries.

 

Huge Beth Hart fan.  If you like Blues she is a must listen.  Her stuff with Joe Bonamassa is absolutely amazing.  Check out I'd rather go Blind, I'll take care of you , and I Love you more that you'll ever know are good places to start.  Really the whole live in Amsterdam record is phenomenal.

 

For her solo stuff, sister heroine, i'll leave the light on, ugliest house on the block, and Caught out in the rain are good places to start.

 

I didn't get a chance to see her last year and was bummed about it but I listen to her a lot at work during the day.  Give any of the songs I mentioned a try.  She has some that I'm not a huge fan of (nutbush city) but pretty much every artist has those.

 

 

[coloradobillsfan]

19 hours ago, Rocket94 said:

My brother attended a 1973 Pink Floyd concert at the Aud. Apparently some guy fell to his death from the upper facade.

 

That's crazy.  I looked it up and according to the wiki page for that tour the person that they landed on was the one that died, which makes it even more tragic

[without a drought]

 The whole encore thing can just go away, just finish up the set with those songs. No need to leave and have people yell while everyone can see that the show isn't over by watching the stagehands set up for the encore. We can all tell if the lights are on.

 

 Starting to see more of this and I like it.

 

And on another note, arena and stadium concerts are not my thing.

[Just Jack]

8 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said:

I recently found someone who sat in the back row of the front section, center stage, right by the mixing booth and recorded the whole Stones concert. Not great quality, but good enough that I can relive the memories if I wanted to.

 

I used to do bootlegs, getting as close to the sound board as you could was key for getting a good recording. Now it's not worth it since everyone carry's phones now. I saw one persons recording of a concert from the front row, left side of the stage. And it was a stage that was maybe 10 feet above the ground (outdoor festival). Half the time you can't see the band, just the stage front. I like the camera I have now, it looks like a little point and shoot, but it has an 80x optical zoom on it, 120x digital zoom. I can sit in the upper deck of a venue and zoom right in on the lead singers face. Now I'm rambling like EII. Back to topic, I wish artists/bands would sell recordings of their concerts. It would be easy enough to throw it up on their website as MP3's within a day or so of the show. I know I'd buy several of the concerts I've been to. BNL did this one year for the Christmas Tour. 

[707BillsFan]

When you go see a band that's been around forever with an extensive catalog and they say...here's a song off our new album. Immediate bathroom or beer run. 

[Rocket94]

2 hours ago, coloradobillsfan said:

 

That's crazy.  I looked it up and according to the wiki page for that tour the person that they landed on was the one that died, which makes it even more tragic

No kidding. It wa big news at the time.

[Lurker]

On 8/19/2019 at 8:01 PM, Rico said:

Nothing more annoying than if you are sitting in aisle seats and your view of the stage is interrupted by people going up & down the aisle all night.

 

That happened to us at the U2 concert at New Era.   Great show, great seats and these damn people next to us kept getting up to get beer--then getting up to get rid of it--all night long.   Really took something away from what was otherwise a great night...

[NoSaint]

On 8/12/2019 at 3:52 PM, The Real Buffalo Joe said:

What Pet Peeves do you have at concerts? From fellow concert goes, staff, performers, etc.

 

• People who feel the need to film the entire show. I get wanting a snippet of one or two of your favorite songs. But no need to film every moment of the show. Especially when you're putting it up in the air so people behind you can't see. At risk of sounding like a boomer, put your damn phone away.
• Wasting time not playing. I get you need time between songs to rest, tune up, change instruments, etc. But I don't need the same lame attmept at stnadup that you do in every city about how great the city is. Also, unless you're a known virtuoso on your instrument (I'm talking Clapton, Peart, etc.), keep random solos that aren't during the song to a minimum. I saw Charlie Daniels Band once, and they had a five minute drum solo. Nobody is paying to see a drum solo at a country music concert.
• People who get up, and walk around during lesser known songs. I paid to see the whole concert. I know you're not familiar with the song, sometimes I'm not, but I want to hear it. 

In b4 Old.Man.Yells.At.Cloud.Jpg

 

 

One time the person in front of me was doing Facebook live the whole night. 

 

I went on Facebook and commented on her feed. She stopped quickly.

[SinceThe70s]

59 minutes ago, 707BillsFan said:

When you go see a band that's been around forever with an extensive catalog and they say...here's a song off our new album. Immediate bathroom or beer run. 

 

I hear ya, but the flip side for me is I'm less interested in seeing bands that aren't writing and performing new songs. 

[The Real Buffalo Joe]

15 hours ago, Just Jack said:

Back to topic, I wish artists/bands would sell recordings of their concerts. It would be easy enough to throw it up on their website as MP3's within a day or so of the show. I know I'd buy several of the concerts I've been to. BNL did this one year for the Christmas Tour. 

There are more and more artists doing that. The Elton John concert I went to is available for like $20 bucks. One cool thing they had that I didn't know about until after the show, was with your ticket you got a code. Once you downloaded the app, you can put your headphones in and hear the show, and you had like a little mixing board, so if you wanted to turn up the the piano, vocals, etc, you can make the sound however you wanted. Not sure how I feel about that though.

 

Part of me says it's good because it will help with poorly mixed concerts, or venues that just aren't good for music (I find most basketball/hockey arenas to be that way). But then part of me feels like you might be missing the experience. Maybe that's because I'm an old man stuck in a young man's body. 

[Fr. Jerk]

Live music never sounds as good as the recorded versions.

[row_33]

18 minutes ago, The Jerk said:

Live music never sounds as good as the recorded versions.

 

 

some acts it was better live

 

[Fr. Jerk]

3 minutes ago, row_33 said:

 

 

some acts it was better live

 

 

Only if we're talking about Insane Clown Posse, ya dig?