No cameras, no cell phones, no booze served...

QuarterToTen

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

ikiT

Sell fones blow.

Do yourself a favor and release yourself from the grip of the grid for 3 hours. You're "friends" will still be there.

By the way, the photo you're sticking your arm up in front of me to take, is going to suck. Take a look at that stupid little lens.

And, for the love of God, take that backward baseball hat off, you're inside.

MG79478

bootlegger10 wrote:

CantKeepmedown wrote:

I can't imagine anyone is going to try and enforce a no cell phone rule at a concert. Turning it on vibrate or off? Absolutely. But, what about parents that have young kids at home and need to be reachable? That's a lot to ask of a crowd to not even bring a cell phone.

The other 2 you could definitely do.

It isn't like cell phones have been around for hundreds of years. Couples with small kids used to go to theaters without cell phones. We don't need cell phones.

Amen! Yet we have a government who insists on offering this luxury to people for free.

helplessdancer

QuarterToTen wrote:

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

i completely agree with this

Flagg

SOLAT319 wrote:

Cornell managed to enforce the rule about the first two.

Black Crowes too on their last tour. No pictures. No phones. They put signs up. People respected it for the most part.

dimitrispearljam

QuarterToTen wrote:

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

+1..if you want silence in a concert,then buy the bootleg and listen it alone in your room..drunk people are everywhere and can rule your day wherever..people go to see live show for have fun and express them selfs..
ofcourse you have to respect the artist..and not to yell the whole 2 hours like an idiot..

PureandEasy

the tiki bomb wrote:

And, for the love of God, take that backward baseball hat off, you're inside.

You will never be able to control someone else's behavior, just do your best to ignore it and if they're really being obnoxious, complain to security. Let them do their job.

And my opinion on the cell phone, put it on vibrate and leave it in your pocket. If there is an emergency where you need to use your phone, step out of the seating area and use your phone.

JimmyV

QuarterToTen wrote:

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

I agree with this. I have seen Eddie solo three times and there have been a few rowdy audience members each time. Most people, however, behave perfectly fine. I think the yelling at inopportune times continues to be a problem at these shows, but I also think too often we are using one brush to paint both the screaming asshole and the poor guy who has to use the restroom during the show.

MG79478

QuarterToTen wrote:

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

Couldn't agree more, so next time you buy tickets to a big loud rock concert like, then by all means have at it. But when you buy tickets to a small intimate show, such as an EV solo show, please show some self control... because you are NOT at a rock concert.

helplessdancer

MG79478 wrote:

QuarterToTen wrote:

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

Couldn't agree more, so next time you buy tickets to a big loud rock concert like, then by all means have at it. But when you buy tickets to a small intimate show, such as an EV solo show, please show some self control... because you are NOT at a rock concert.

actually an ev show is a rock concert, imo

Vedd Hedd

QuarterToTen wrote:

Talking, consuming beverages, using the restroom, texting (unfortunately), the occasional outburst of enthusiasm when your favorite song is played, clapping...all seem like pretty normal human behavior at a concert.

And if this behavior is considered offensive to some, then maybe they should reconsider the next time
it's time to buy a ticket to a concert.

Unfortunately, you are correct. Talking during the concert IS a normal human behavior. Its still rude.

its one thing to say, "Oh man I love this song." or "Hey, you need a beer?"

But its something else to decide to tella story during a song you dont like. Just get up and talk in the hallway or by the concessions. Dont talk during the performance. Especially duing a song that is being whispered into a mic, and played with only 4 strings.

William Wallace

CantKeepmedown wrote:

But, what about parents that have young kids at home and need to be reachable? That's a lot to ask of a crowd to not even bring a cell phone.

As someone at the age of 35 I can assure you that I, like most of my generation, survived my childhood although my parents didn't have a cellphone (since it didn't exist ).
Not having a cell did not stop them from going to concerts or movies.

No cameras and no cell phones would be a good thing at an Eddie concert.
It's all about enjoying the artist and the music, isn't it?

Vedd Hedd

William Wallace wrote:

CantKeepmedown wrote:

But, what about parents that have young kids at home and need to be reachable? That's a lot to ask of a crowd to not even bring a cell phone.

As someone at the age of 35 I can assure you that I, like most of my generation, survived my childhood although my parents didn't have a cellphone (since it didn't exist ).
Not having a cell did not stop them from going to concerts or movies.

No cameras and no cell phones would be a good thing at an Eddie concert.
It's all about enjoying the artist and the music, isn't it?

I had mine on Vibe. I took it out a couple of times to quickly see if there was an emergency. I kept it low, and didnt disturb anyone.

I went out in the lobby once to check to make sure I was getting a signal.

Its really easy to be considerate of other people.

I would be fine with "No Phones in the Concert Hall".

Just like some movie theaters are trending towards.

F5AgainstOne

William Wallace wrote:

CantKeepmedown wrote:

But, what about parents that have young kids at home and need to be reachable? That's a lot to ask of a crowd to not even bring a cell phone.

As someone at the age of 35 I can assure you that I, like most of my generation, survived my childhood although my parents didn't have a cellphone (since it didn't exist ).
Not having a cell did not stop them from going to concerts or movies.

No cameras and no cell phones would be a good thing at an Eddie concert.
It's all about enjoying the artist and the music, isn't it?

We all survived without cellphones. But you are forgetting... although people with kids did go out without cell phones, many did not. Being reachable is the only way some parents will go out.

Oh, and I believe prior to 1991, we all survived without Pearl Jam...
Anyone here want to go without now that we have them?

William Wallace

Vedd Hedd wrote:

I would be fine with "No Phones in the Concert Hall".

If everyone would be as civilized as you when bringing their cell phones to a concert, there wouldn't be a problem.
But since there are tons of people that are not, your suggestion "No Phones in the Concert Hall" sounds good.

JimmyV

Honest question for the anti-cellphone crowd: Have none of you ever taken part in one of the setlist relay threads? Because without cellphones at these shows those threads would not exist. I understand cellphones can be frustrating but also I would hate to see those threads go away.

JaneNY

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

But when you leave your seat...
You are not allowed back in the theater until intermission....

I would wholeheartedly support this. Its the standard policy at many theater shows.

F5AgainstOne

JaneNY wrote:

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

But when you leave your seat...
You are not allowed back in the theater until intermission....

I would wholeheartedly support this. Its the standard policy at many theater shows.

Common courtesy is what should be expected. Some people are not courteous, it sucks, but its true.
If you can't handle it, don't go out.

What about pregnant women who need the restroom frequently, should they wait until intermission to be let back in if they need to leave during the first 15 minutes of a performance to use the restroom?
Are they not allowed to go out to enjoy a show?

You can't change the world, and you can't create rules that are fair to everyone.

Vedd Hedd

JimmyV wrote:

Honest question for the anti-cellphone crowd: Have none of you ever taken part in one of the setlist relay threads? Because without cellphones at these shows those threads would not exist. I understand cellphones can be frustrating but also I would hate to see those threads go away.

i dont need a setlist update up to the minute. Its fine, but if it meant I had to wait an hour to see what he played, I would survive.

Vedd Hedd

F5AgainstOne wrote:

JaneNY wrote:

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

But when you leave your seat...
You are not allowed back in the theater until intermission....

I would wholeheartedly support this. Its the standard policy at many theater shows.

Common courtesy is what should be expected. Some people are not courteous, it sucks, but its true.
If you can't handle it, don't go out.

What about pregnant women who need the restroom frequently, should they wait until intermission to be let back in if they need to leave during the first 15 minutes of a performance to use the restroom?
Are they not allowed to go out to enjoy a show?

You can't change the world, and you can't create rules that are fair to everyone.

im not as stringent on the bathroom/booze thing. There is a rule at hockey games, where you "wait for the whistle". Basically, you wait to go back to your seat until the next whistle.

I would be fine with waiting until the current song playing is over. Not intermission.

Pregnant people get a pass in my book anyway.