Like.a.Feather Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 At a 2005 show Wilco did in Tampa, Jeff grabbed a girl's cellphone and began conversing with the person she was talking to - her mother. I remember that he had to explain to the mother who he was ("uh, this is Jeff, I'm the singer in the band.") He also told this girl's mom that , "No she didn't look too drunk." All of this took place in the middle of the band playing Kingpin. I think he also told the girl after the song had ended and he had given the phone back that "Wow, your mom was really mad at me." This was hysterical and personally I think Jeff ought to start grabbing more phones and reading to the audience what they were texting. I was there. Hilarious. But seriously. Stay off your phones people. Ever heard of respect? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
park Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I think it's gross when people play concert police. I've seen pairs of people at shows not enjoying the show because they are shaking their heads, pointing at, and discussing somone with a phone raised somewhere in front. The person with the phone is usually oblivous to the disdain and having a great time. Personally, I'm more distracted by the agitation of the observers. I don't use a phone at concerts. I don't really care if other people do. Jeff doesn't pay me to. I'm not lame enough to think he might befriend me because I defend his sensibilities or am somehow closer to the band for forwarding their policies. I do think those who go in heavy for the policing are deluded in this way. Regardless, they are like the kid in the kindergarten class who thinks they're the teacher, which is just annoying. It's funny when Jeff rants about it, not so cute coming from nobody I know. I like to dance and I've gotten looks for this. I don't care. I like to talk occasionally because I'm there with people who like Wilco and we like to say "Did you see that?" or "They're playing it!" or "Do you want a beer?". Good luck getting me not to. I'm there for the experience and I'm not going to pretend I'm a musical Sherlock Holmes able to walk out examining every note played. If you don't want to deal with others, sit home and listen to a record or snatch up the live recording later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 It's a generational thing. Some people have been taught and coddled to the 'fact' that they are the stars in their own movie; therefore, nothing else matters except their enjoyment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big bob Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 It's a generational thing. Some people have been taught and coddled to the 'fact' that they are the stars in their own movie; therefore, nothing else matters except their enjoyment. this isn't about any particular individual's enjoyment, it is about concertgoers as a whole and maintaining an authentic enjoyable music experience for all. also, if it is distracting to the musicians, it is most certainly an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mascis Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Makes me think of the UK's common practice of showing affection through 'bottling.' Wonder how that would go over.. 2:04 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 There might be a better thread but this was the first topic-related one that I found.From NPR's All Songs Considered blog: "Put Down the Camera and Watch the Show - Really?" http://www.npr.org/b...the-show-really I must say that I expected the opposite from Bob Boilen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It's hard to believe Neko Case is using Twitter. We can bitch all we want, but that is how it is everywhere these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It's hard to believe Neko Case is using Twitter. she uses twitter like aging hollywood stars use plastic sugery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It's hard to believe Neko Case is using Twitter. Why is that hard to believe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I always thought she was anti-internet in general. I guess she has changed her mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 she uses twitter like aging hollywood stars use plastic sugery. That is really, really witty.I read this, smiled, and thought about your implication of this statment and said to myself "that is pretty damn witty". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That is really, really witty.I read this, smiled, and thought about your implication of this statment and said to myself "that is pretty damn witty". not sure if you are being facetious or not, but i'll take you at face value. thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I dance in my heart. and it moves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 not sure if you are being facetious or not, but i'll take you at face value. thanks Absolutely serious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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