Went to a folk festival to see Ben Folds. Good show but one minor complaint.
Dear idiots,
I know that you're here just for Ben but there are other acts that deserve your attention because let's face it the music business is cruel enough as it is. It's classless when during said opening acts are playing that everyone has their cellphones out in the open. First off, the light emitting from those things are distracting from the people who oh I don't know want to watch the show. Yes it may sound like nitpicking but when it's done in a dark auditorium it's annoying.
And to the "lady" in front of me who had her fucking phone out in front of me. I'm surprised you didn't feel the glare of 3 or 4 people and the fact that you ignored the usher even AFTER the flashlight was shone on you just proves that you need a license to leave the damn house. Hell, just be glad that I didn't grab that damn phone and chuck it off the mezzanine. And no you weren't checking the time you were text messaging and kept at it for a good 3-5 minutes. During which an usher and a few angry attendees were ready to throw you and your SO right into main street Ann Arbor. Out a window. Without your jackets or winter clothing. Oh look it just started snowing.
Aside from that, it was an amazing show. Ben Folds has a hilarious rapport with the crowd. I'd suggest seeing him or listening to him. Great musician too.
Dear idiots,
I know that you're here just for Ben but there are other acts that deserve your attention because let's face it the music business is cruel enough as it is. It's classless when during said opening acts are playing that everyone has their cellphones out in the open. First off, the light emitting from those things are distracting from the people who oh I don't know want to watch the show. Yes it may sound like nitpicking but when it's done in a dark auditorium it's annoying.
And to the "lady" in front of me who had her fucking phone out in front of me. I'm surprised you didn't feel the glare of 3 or 4 people and the fact that you ignored the usher even AFTER the flashlight was shone on you just proves that you need a license to leave the damn house. Hell, just be glad that I didn't grab that damn phone and chuck it off the mezzanine. And no you weren't checking the time you were text messaging and kept at it for a good 3-5 minutes. During which an usher and a few angry attendees were ready to throw you and your SO right into main street Ann Arbor. Out a window. Without your jackets or winter clothing. Oh look it just started snowing.
Aside from that, it was an amazing show. Ben Folds has a hilarious rapport with the crowd. I'd suggest seeing him or listening to him. Great musician too.
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