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Re: [microsound] timeframes for shows
That seems to be a problem with a lot of events these days. Gregory Taylor
just posted saying that he thinks $75 is a good deal to see a jillion sets
by dozens of artists.
just remember those "jillion" artists (actually nowhere near a
jillion) were spread over tuesday through sunday nights.
He's probably right, but personally I don't want to
be standing around all night waiting for stuff and missing stuff because I
get too tired or bored waiting for it. When I go to see a show I want to be
out of my house for 3-4 hours max and that includes the commute. I'm just
not a candy raver taking enough drugs to fend off natural biological systems
that tell me when its time to call it a night.
Not that I think anyone should cater shows to geezers who can't stay up past
midnite, as long as you can find enough youngsters with more energy than
they know what to do with, everythings fine. Maybe I should just relegate
myself to dino-rock reunion tours, they always end early and dont cram too
much into one night.
thats a very limited rule you have for going to see a show. i think
you might miss alot of fine events this way.
the shows at the hot house (two nights) had comfortable booths or
tables to sit at.
i dont mind if someone falls asleep at my shows so next time come by.
also i didnt see a room full of youngsters at any of the events...
and the only night that extended way past 1am was the saturday night show...
i figure if the artists can stay up the audience can stay up : )
r
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