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Subject: Re: Sold out!!!! or Over sold??????

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alqjohn

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Date Posted: 21:38:00 10/04/05 Tue
In reply to: Still a fan. But......... 's message, "Sold out!!!! or Over sold??????" on 09:19:35 10/04/05 Tue

>Always a big fan and we will still see DSO when they
>come to Colorado, But maybe not at the Fox. We were
>disapointed with the disrespect and rudeness we
>witnessed at the Fox Theater on Saturday night. We
>arrived at the show plenty early. (about 8:45) Got a
>couple beers and went to the front rail. A guy and
>girl were talking to each other about 10 feet apart.
>My wife asked if she could set her beer on the rail
>and the dude didn't budge an inch. He left a few
>minutes later to get a drink and left the 9 foot
>section open. I went up to lean on the rail and was
>hissed at that the afore mentioned dude would be right
>back. I said there was still plenty of room and was
>again hissed that they were expecting at least 10
>friends. Well last time I checked it was a GENERAL
>ADMISSION venue. Said friends showed up and were also
>very rude and more than a few times heard under the
>breath comments. Show starts, bumps are made,
>(intentional) beers are spilled, we move.
> More than once were we jammed out by more and more
>people trying to get a better view. Who the hell was
>that guy going "Baaa Baaaa You're all sheep!"
>Finally found the only place we cold enjoy the show...
>IN THE @%#^$*)& LOBBY
>
>Sound was weak, sight was zero, but we had room to
>dance, drink and breath. Sorry for these harsh words
>here. We love DSO and really love the family
>atmosphere of the shows for the most part. But I feel
>that something needs to be addressed with a few of the
>people at some of the recent shows. Come to party and
>have a good time, but be decent and respectfull of the
>person you bump or step on or MOVE DIRECTLY IN FRONT
>OF. I don't want to hear that because you came from
>across country or that you have seen DSO 300 times
>that you think you deserve a better spot than some
>body else. Come to have a good time, but stay in
>control!!! Seriously, this kind of behavior is what
>killed the concert seen at the later DEAD shows!!!
>
>We all need to do or part in this. By speaking up to
>others or being more aware of YOUR actions.
>
>In regards to the capacity, I think I would rather see
>a show at Cervantes. Did anyone else think the Fox was
>too packed???
>

>Still a fan.

I understand that frustration well. Had a relatively bad experience at Jannus Landing in St. Petes Last Year at DSO show and also at Sunshine Theatre for Ratdog in Albq in 2003. I sure don't mean to whine either. I like getting a good rail spot and will stay put for it. I will go to great lengths to get a good spot, meaning taking the day off work and waiting in line for hours. It almost isn't worth it anymore though because of the amount of disrespect out there. I also don't feel like I'm entitled to any specific spot or space for any reason either. But that sort of disrespect is so frustrating because it goes against the grain of a core part of what the scene is supposed to be about in my mind. I generally wind up in a space comparable to the lobby as well, because it just isn't worth it. You can't see the show and the sound suffers. Enough whine though. Felt good to vent a bit on this subject. "Take A Step Back" is a great idea! Have fun folks

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Re: Sold out!!!! or Over sold??????	Jdub's	02:55:08 10/05/05 Wed