Concert Etiquette

As many of you know, I enjoy going to live music events.  I also am very fortunate that there are all kinds of tickets available for free, so I don't often pay much (or anything!) to go.  That being said, there are things that really are irritating me.....

Now I understand the difference between an outdoor venue, an arena type event, and a small theater.  I also understand different acts elicit different responses from folks.  But some of this stuff is gettig out of hand.

What is so hard about getting to your seat before the show starts?  I'm not talking about the opening act, but the headliner.  No, people wait until they start, then file in, causing folks to have to get up so they can get through, obstructing others views.  Way to think about anyone but yourself.

Then you have the guy singing along.  You know the words?  Yeah, so do most of the other people here. And if you were any good at singing, you'd have your ass up on stage instead of in the seats here with me.  I'm here to hear them, not you.

And what is the deal with all the talking during the songs?  And they play louder, you talk louder.  I was at a show last night and the guy in front of me talked to either his date or his buddy during EVERY song.  Usually I would say something, but I was a little tired.  And had mom with me.  And he was bigger than a wall, and drinking heavily.  I decided to cut him a break.  But shut the hell up.

I didn't show up to watch you walk up and down the aisle during every song.  Or go down to the stage and point at the performer like you are buddies or something.... and of course everyone has a camera in their phone now.  Big ol' sign that says no photography, but that only applies to everyone else.  So you just walk to the stage and snap away, or get you buddy to take your picture with the artist in the background.  Hope your pictures turned out good.  You looked like an ass doing it.....

And why do people keep checking their phones and texting.  What is so damn important?  If you are that busy or important you should just stay home and take care of your business.  Two stinkin' hours, and you can't not text?  Geez....

I don't know, maybe I'm wrong.  If  I'm out of line, somebody please let me know.  Hate to have to think I have to restrict myself to the symphony from now on.....