Gig Etiquette

KingJeremyTheWicked82
KingJeremyTheWicked82 Posts: 725
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I've been eyeing a debate on Twitter on what people's opinions are on the dos, don'ts and their rules on gigging.  The discussion has included everything from taking photos and videos to lack of deodorant!

For me, a rule would be no assaulting of any kind!  Speaking from experience, it ruined my first proper gig at the age of 15.

What are your thoughts?
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    Don't carry fucking backpacks (for fuck sakes tenclubbers).
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • KingJeremyTheWicked82
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 Posts: 725
    edited June 2019
     :) 
    Post edited by KingJeremyTheWicked82 on
    PJ Manchester MEN - 20.06.12
    PJ Manchester MEN - 21.06.12
    EV Manchester O2 Apollo - 28.07.12
    PJ Leeds Arena - 08.07.14
  • KingJeremyTheWicked82
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 Posts: 725
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Don't carry fucking backpacks (for fuck sakes tenclubbers).
    It's almost like an extra person!
    PJ Manchester MEN - 20.06.12
    PJ Manchester MEN - 21.06.12
    EV Manchester O2 Apollo - 28.07.12
    PJ Leeds Arena - 08.07.14
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,814
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Don't carry fucking backpacks (for fuck sakes tenclubbers).
    It's almost like an extra person!
    I bring one and I take it off when I'm in a crowd or entering a train/subway.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,764
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 said:
    I've been eyeing a debate on Twitter on what people's opinions are on the dos, don'ts and their rules on gigging.  The discussion has included everything from taking photos and videos to lack of deodorant!

    For me, a rule would be no assaulting of any kind!  Speaking from experience, it ruined my first proper gig at the age of 15.

    What are your thoughts?
    I'm sorry to hear you were assaulted at a gig.   Being assaulted anywhere is a crime.  And it stays in your mind.  I've been assaulted twice as an adult and as a lid, what was called "bullying" as a kid (being kicked in the nuts, punched in the back without warning) was also assault.  These incidents never go away completely. 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • KingJeremyTheWicked82
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 Posts: 725
    brianlux said:
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 said:
    I've been eyeing a debate on Twitter on what people's opinions are on the dos, don'ts and their rules on gigging.  The discussion has included everything from taking photos and videos to lack of deodorant!

    For me, a rule would be no assaulting of any kind!  Speaking from experience, it ruined my first proper gig at the age of 15.

    What are your thoughts?
    I'm sorry to hear you were assaulted at a gig.   Being assaulted anywhere is a crime.  And it stays in your mind.  I've been assaulted twice as an adult and as a lid, what was called "bullying" as a kid (being kicked in the nuts, punched in the back without warning) was also assault.  These incidents never go away completely. 
    There should be zero tolerance for assaults at gigs/shows.  I didn't say anything to anyone when it happened as I was quite young and mortified but it's disgusting to think it still goes on.  That sounds awful what happened to you!  :o
    PJ Manchester MEN - 20.06.12
    PJ Manchester MEN - 21.06.12
    EV Manchester O2 Apollo - 28.07.12
    PJ Leeds Arena - 08.07.14
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    tempo_n_groove said:
    KingJeremyTheWicked82 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Don't carry fucking backpacks (for fuck sakes tenclubbers).
    It's almost like an extra person!
    I bring one and I take it off when I'm in a crowd or entering a train/subway.
    Me too. People at Stockholm 2014, did not.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,764
    Somethings are worse these days, some better.

    Worse:  Cell phones and cell phone cameras.  Very irritating! 

    Better:  When I saws Hendrix at Winterland in '68, this big bear of a guy brought in a huge staff decorated with leather strips and feather and what not- a sort of aboriginal/ native thing- that he pounded on the floor throughout the whole show while screaming at the top of his lungs.  I managed to work my way away from the guy before I lost a few toes (hopefully no one else was a victim).  I don't think that's allowed in shows anymore. 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    I have a hard time hating on the smartphones, when it has given us video of big Pearl Jam moments. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    It even helped their Temple of the Dog reissue
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,814
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    It even helped their Temple of the Dog reissue
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    It even helped their Temple of the Dog reissue
    If one person is doing it fine, not all of GA...
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    It even helped their Temple of the Dog reissue
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    It even helped their Temple of the Dog reissue
    If one person is doing it fine, not all of GA...
    I'd say one in GA focusing mainly on Ed. One a bit further back being free to focus on other members. And than one who captures the whole stage.

    So three (3) :)
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,182
    Don’t be a drunk asshole. 
    Leave your big ass signs at home.  
    Please don’t try to be louder than Ed.  
    Loud whistling sucks ass. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,814
    mcgruff10 said:
    Don’t be a drunk asshole. 
    Leave your big ass signs at home.  
    Please don’t try to be louder than Ed.  
    Loud whistling sucks ass. 
    Leave your kid at home so I don't have tougher competition for the tambo...
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    edited June 2019
    nvm
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,648
    mcgruff10 said:
    Don’t be a drunk asshole. 
    Leave your big ass signs at home.  
    Please don’t try to be louder than Ed.  
    Loud whistling sucks ass. 
    "That's not whistling... thats feedback"

    Guess the show.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Don’t puke. Or if you have to, do it in the bathroom. 
  • Renfield
    Renfield NYC NY Posts: 1,054
    edited June 2019
    bbiggs said:
    Don’t puke. Or if you have to, do it in the bathroom. 
    Ruh-roh... Someone is now going to revive The Boston Puke thread.
    Post edited by Renfield on
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,182
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Don’t be a drunk asshole. 
    Leave your big ass signs at home.  
    Please don’t try to be louder than Ed.  
    Loud whistling sucks ass. 
    "That's not whistling... thats feedback"

    Guess the show.
    Give me a hint
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,891
    edited June 2019
    Don't be a dick, be considerate of others without being a push over, and do what everyone else is doing in terms of standing/sitting. And of course don't hold your damn phone up so you're blocking views from behind.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata

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