Rock Show Etiquette?
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oobu24:
You can party without being an ANIMAL. And this is a Paul McCartney concert not some mosh pit.
although if Paul did some body surfing I bet no one would mind!Thank You Oobu! Hey I stand & scream till I can't scream no more & sing & dance along for 3 hours. .I will not sit at home & watch dvd's ! I just don't believe in the rudeness of some "fans" Funny, I've never thought of Paul's concerts as a wild party! Lol....Now back in the days of Wings Over America, that's another story! !!!
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.... sure has been a party atmosphere the last 12 plus years I've been following- Macca n the band! the floor is sometimes wild- other times ppl sit,... people would be better off watching a DVD at home....
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I remember in Des Moines, I was on the floor and next to a very well dressed couple. After a few songs and nobody sat down, she asked me if we were ever going to sit down. I told her not likely on the floor and she told her husband "I told you we should have taken those other seats". They were good sports and didn't do anything to ruin anybody's fun. I spent my wad in Lincoln and was on the aisle in the front row. I kept having people from farther back come up and tap me on the shoulder and ask me if I would move so they could take a picture. I told them all no. Then I had a woman who wouldn't take no for an answer and she was video taping a song. I did go to an usher and told them to get her away. She told me I ruined her video and I didn't care. I then told the usher how much I had paid for that seat and she had better not let anybody else near my seat. Nobody else came near it. I do not have a problem with people standing on the floor. I do have a problem with drunks. Thankfully in Lincoln, people only left for drinks twice. I guess for that money, they were going to see the entire show. Worse floor experience ever was the St. Louis sound check and the woman with gold hot seats (not sound check) screeching in our ears and refusing to stop. We asked her as did the people on both sides and she told all of us she had paid $650 and she could do what she wanted. That said, I attended one of the Adopt A Minefield galas. Because I was alone, I was seated with James Taylor's people, up quite close. All they did was talk Hollywood stuff. They had no idea of why the food was vegetarian and complained loudly about that. As soon as James performed, I was alone at the table.
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I really don't understand people going for beer and snacks during the show. You'll end up missing more of the show since drinking beer is going to make you have to use the restroom.
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DrivinFan:
Fan4-45years:
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but is there a code of honor regarding behavior at Paul's concerts? I know he isn't a "strictly by the books" kind of person, so I wouldn't expect him to ask people to sit down and enjoy the concert, but still ... We loved everything about our experience except for the Hollywood B Listers in front of us in row 2 who were having their own party, even trying to talk over Paul when he was introducing the song he wrote for John. I yelled SHUT UP (not normally a term I use, but they were beyond rude and I wanted to get their attention). When they continued their loud conversation, ignoring what was happening on stage, I then yelled ARROGANT JERKS! They all, immediately, sat the f down and shut their mouths for two minutes while Paul finished that song. Success, albeit a tiny one. My neck was stiff and hurting from looking through them the whole time. They just never sat down except for those two minutes. Well, thank God for small favors. More importantly, I determined nothing they could do would ruin my experience. What does anyone else think about complete disregard for those around them? Maybe they got their seats for FREE. I don't know. They certainly weren't exhibiting any care and concern for anyone else and didn't seem to want to listen to the music many times. I'm thinking next time the best seats might be first row tier up on the sides so I don't have to deal with people like this. I paid a LOT of money for 3rd row seats which apparently is just pocket change to the people in front of us who used Sir Paul's performance as background music for their party. Opinions anyone?
As we all know, who we end up sitting / standing next to at a concert is "luck of the draw". Sometimes we win...other times we don't. As far as fans standing for the entire show, I do when I'm on the floor, and personally I think it adds to the feedback that the performer looks for. You are absolutely right about the "B Listers" that are oblivious to the show. I can't understand why anyone would go to a show like that and not "get into it"! Some people are just plain rude. Your idea about the side section seats may be the answer.
IF you get seats on the floor, expect to stand. You have no right to ask people to sit down on the floor, IMO.
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There was a couple behind me tonight who would not stop talking. Not just talking mind you, but trying to yell over Paul singing The Long and Winding Road and other songs. I could not stand it and turned around at a moment they could hear me and asked them to be quiet. They actually said no, and I told them to be quiet again, and the guy said no again. I think he was trying to impress the girl, but they knew I was serious. They did stop talking for the rest of the concert thankfully. That isn't always the case.
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Maccafan82:
DrivinFan:
Fan4-45years:
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but is there a code of honor regarding behavior at Paul's concerts? I know he isn't a "strictly by the books" kind of person, so I wouldn't expect him to ask people to sit down and enjoy the concert, but still ... We loved everything about our experience except for the Hollywood B Listers in front of us in row 2 who were having their own party, even trying to talk over Paul when he was introducing the song he wrote for John. I yelled SHUT UP (not normally a term I use, but they were beyond rude and I wanted to get their attention). When they continued their loud conversation, ignoring what was happening on stage, I then yelled ARROGANT JERKS! They all, immediately, sat the f down and shut their mouths for two minutes while Paul finished that song. Success, albeit a tiny one. My neck was stiff and hurting from looking through them the whole time. They just never sat down except for those two minutes. Well, thank God for small favors. More importantly, I determined nothing they could do would ruin my experience. What does anyone else think about complete disregard for those around them? Maybe they got their seats for FREE. I don't know. They certainly weren't exhibiting any care and concern for anyone else and didn't seem to want to listen to the music many times. I'm thinking next time the best seats might be first row tier up on the sides so I don't have to deal with people like this. I paid a LOT of money for 3rd row seats which apparently is just pocket change to the people in front of us who used Sir Paul's performance as background music for their party. Opinions anyone?
As we all know, who we end up sitting / standing next to at a concert is "luck of the draw". Sometimes we win...other times we don't. As far as fans standing for the entire show, I do when I'm on the floor, and personally I think it adds to the feedback that the performer looks for. You are absolutely right about the "B Listers" that are oblivious to the show. I can't understand why anyone would go to a show like that and not "get into it"! Some people are just plain rude. Your idea about the side section seats may be the answer.
IF you get seats on the floor, expect to stand. You have no right to ask people to sit down on the floor, IMO.
IMO - I think floor seats s**ck unless you are in the first 4-5 rows and from all the stories being told here don't think I would want them. Being up one level and close to the stage is better for me and I am one that does not want to stand for close to 3 hrs. I will get up for maybe half the show but enjoy once in awhile actually using my seat - lol. I have also asked people behind me if they mind when I do stand because I am 6ft 2 and obviously can really block their view.
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beatlesfanrandy:
There was a couple behind me tonight who would not stop talking. Not just talking mind you, but trying to yell over Paul singing The Long and Winding Road and other songs. I could not stand it and turned around at a moment they could hear me and asked them to be quiet. They actually said no, and I told them to be quiet again, and the guy said no again. I think he was trying to impress the girl, but they knew I was serious. They did stop talking for the rest of the concert thankfully. That isn't always the case.
When that happens, sometimes I will turn around and ask them about the conversation. I'll say something like "so how much did you say your mortgage was? I didnt quite hear it. Since your conversation is louder than the show, I would like to get all the details.". Usually that weirds them out enough so that they quiet down. And talkers can be anywhere at any concert, doesn't have to be on the floor. And they don't have to be people who got comps, either. Have been at shows where people who are excited to be there and "blown away" still talk during songs. I think a lot people on the floor talk during "Blackbird" and "Here Today" because they are so excited about him coming close on the platform. I remember at one show somebody *very loudly* said "he's coming back down!!!" when the platform started to move again.
: When I am on the floor,I do like to stand and dance if I can, but I always stay in "my" space. If people around me try to push me out of the way or block me, which can happen even with floor seats,I just push back. I do a lot of GA standing shows so I am used to not giving up my spot. But it is easy to dance and sing and have fun in place without going "crazy" or bugging the people around you. And there is my rambly rant for today. 
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I've been to two shows and the 2013 free secret show in London. This 15 minute appearance was the only time I could say I was in the 3rd row, but the audience was more like a mosh pit as there were no seats. I had two tall kids in front of me who drank about 3 beers each waiting for this show to start. Big deal. But, it was mid-day and they were just being slightly annoying and a pile of cans started to form around them. There were several people behind me who were just having loud conversations, but those things are always expected, including the pushing, but Bevis and Butthead(see above) looked ready to ruin the entire experience. In the end, the two people in front of me left after the first few minutes, so I took their spot.
Sometime its best to ride these situations out or ignore them. Once Paul is on stage, the music(and the man) take over. -
thenightfish:
beatlesfanrandy:
There was a couple behind me tonight who would not stop talking. Not just talking mind you, but trying to yell over Paul singing The Long and Winding Road and other songs. I could not stand it and turned around at a moment they could hear me and asked them to be quiet. They actually said no, and I told them to be quiet again, and the guy said no again. I think he was trying to impress the girl, but they knew I was serious. They did stop talking for the rest of the concert thankfully. That isn't always the case.
When that happens, sometimes I will turn around and ask them about the conversation. I'll say something like "so how much did you say your mortgage was? I didnt quite hear it. Since your conversation is louder than the show, I would like to get all the details.". Usually that weirds them out enough so that they quiet down. And talkers can be anywhere at any concert, doesn't have to be on the floor. And they don't have to be people who got comps, either. Have been at shows where people who are excited to be there and "blown away" still talk during songs. I think a lot people on the floor talk during "Blackbird" and "Here Today" because they are so excited about him coming close on the platform. I remember at one show somebody *very loudly* said "he's coming back down!!!" when the platform started to move again.
: When I am on the floor,I do like to stand and dance if I can, but I always stay in "my" space. If people around me try to push me out of the way or block me, which can happen even with floor seats,I just push back. I do a lot of GA standing shows so I am used to not giving up my spot. But it is easy to dance and sing and have fun in place without going "crazy" or bugging the people around you. And there is my rambly rant for today. 
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At Dodger Stadium, the fans were ok with my signs. It was the Dodger Stadium workers who were asses. The minute my mom put up her sign, they told her "the next time she puts up her signs that they were going to take it away." We told them a Paul doesn't have a problem with it and we weren't going to listen to what they said. Ha they were so rude. I was only a little hesitant at some points in the show cause I was sitting directly in front of Nancy. Literally. I was in row 8, seat 2. And she was in row 9, seat 2. Barbara Bach, her sister and a few other people were with them. But the Dodger Stadium staff was kind of rude to her people too. They told her bodyguard that she didn't have a seat and that she couldn't sit there. They had to bring an extra chair for her bodyguard to sit in. He told the worker that "it was Paul's wife and that she doesn't need a ticket." The staff told him "well there aren't enough seats and that someone had to leave. That's when they went to go get the other chair. They were giving them crap. The body guard was going to go complain, but Nancy had told him that is was "ok" and "to let it go."
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Everything I have ever heard about Nancy is like this. That security guard should be fired.
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paulmccartneyfan1:
At Dodger Stadium, the fans were ok with my signs. It was the Dodger Stadium workers who were asses. The minute my mom put up her sign, they told her "the next time she puts up her signs that they were going to take it away." We told them a Paul doesn't have a problem with it and we weren't going to listen to what they said. Ha they were so rude. I was only a little hesitant at some points in the show cause I was sitting directly in front of Nancy. Literally. I was in row 8, seat 2. And she was in row 9, seat 2. Barbara Bach, her sister and a few other people were with them. But the Dodger Stadium staff was kind of rude to her people too. They told her bodyguard that she didn't have a seat and that she couldn't sit there. They had to bring an extra chair for her bodyguard to sit in. He told the worker that "it was Paul's wife and that she doesn't need a ticket." The staff told him "well there aren't enough seats and that someone had to leave. That's when they went to go get the other chair. They were giving them crap. The body guard was going to go complain, but Nancy had told him that is was "ok" and "to let it go."
Now THAT would have been funny. Nancy & her bodyguard (NY gals...her bodyguard was a girl? or did I get that wrong?) gettin tough with a baseball stadium staffer. -
oobu24:
paulmccartneyfan1:
At Dodger Stadium, the fans were ok with my signs. It was the Dodger Stadium workers who were asses. The minute my mom put up her sign, they told her "the next time she puts up her signs that they were going to take it away." We told them a Paul doesn't have a problem with it and we weren't going to listen to what they said. Ha they were so rude. I was only a little hesitant at some points in the show cause I was sitting directly in front of Nancy. Literally. I was in row 8, seat 2. And she was in row 9, seat 2. Barbara Bach, her sister and a few other people were with them. But the Dodger Stadium staff was kind of rude to her people too. They told her bodyguard that she didn't have a seat and that she couldn't sit there. They had to bring an extra chair for her bodyguard to sit in. He told the worker that "it was Paul's wife and that she doesn't need a ticket." The staff told him "well there aren't enough seats and that someone had to leave. That's when they went to go get the other chair. They were giving them crap. The body guard was going to go complain, but Nancy had told him that is was "ok" and "to let it go."
Now THAT would have been funny. Nancy & her bodyguard (NY gals...her bodyguard was a girl? or did I get that wrong?) gettin tough with a baseball stadium staffer.Her body guard was a man. They left toward the end of the show and their whole row was empty.
