Post #177909 by thejab on Sun, Aug 7, 2005 1:11 PM

On 2005-08-05 21:04, RevBambooBen wrote:
DEVO rocked!!

The crowd sucked!!!

What is it nowdays with people just standing there!!?? I mean, like freakin zombies!! If you want to be a zombie at a live show then stay home and rent the freakin dvd!! Dance people!! DANCE!! Arrrrrrrrrr!!!! Let it all hang out!! Fuck!!

I've heard this complaint from numerous bands that play in the Bay Area after playing in So Cal. Many have said that in LA people just stand there like zombies and don't act appreciative or into the music. I can't say that I've experienced it much at shows in LA because I just don't go to large venues. Instead I'm mostly at smaller clubs. I've never been to a House of Blues so I don't have any idea how big they are.

I have to hand it to Bay Area audiences though. There's always plenty of dancing and carrying on, and if we like a band we let them know! I just saw Teenage Fanclub at Bimbo's on Friday and the band was terrific. The crowd was good as well, lots of loud cheering and people dancing. The band seemed to love us - they did 3 encores. Bimbo's is always a great venue.

I got fed up with big concerts after just attending a few in the late 70s. I hate reserved seats (unless it's a play or movie). I've been almost thrown out of some concerts because I just wanted to dance and I couldn't remain in my seat.

I hate it as well when people stand next to you up front talking on the phone or chatting loudly to their friends while your trying to hear the band!

I know if I paid $100 to see DEVO I would be pissed off if the crowd was like you experienced. I'm sure the band was worth it though! In Oakland they are going to play the Paramount Theatre, which is a beautiful place, but it is strictly reserved seating. I'm sure the bouncers will not stand for any leaving your seat to dance. Anyway, I won't be there because I'll be at the Hukilau!