Coliseum seem like a bunch of smart guys and they're certainly showing that. The band took to the web earlier this week to post up some interesting crowd etiquette rules that come from a band's perspective, which basically boil down to how every fan should act at a concert. Come check them out!
Let's face it; crowds at concerts can get pretty douchey with fans having a sense of entitlement and being jackoffs to other fans.
Coliseum hope to right that wong, posting the following rules to their Twitter:
“Some audience etiquette tips from the band perspective… Real talk coming up…
Don’t ask for a “deal” or “discount” on merch, if you buy a lot of stuff you’ll usually get your total rounded down a little.
If you ask for a discount and are given it, don’t pay with a credit/debit card.
Don’t discuss whether or not you will stick around to watch the band setting up on stage when you are less than six feet from the stage.
Don’t tell the band that you have a better name for them and that they should change it. (Suggestion: “Chain Gang”)
Don’t tell the band their albums don’t do their live show justice. Don’t tell them their sounds are better/worse on record or live.
Albums and live shows are different experiences. Videos and live albums document shows, albums aren’t always trying to do that. Duh.
Don’t comment on how sweaty the band is after they play. They just worked their asses off under hot lights for 25-60 minutes. Duh.
Don’t give a band plastic cups, glasses, or pitchers for their water on stage. They can easily spill.
Don’t tell a band that your friends like their old stuff better. No one wants to hear that. Past is the past. Art is about moving forward.
Hearing nice things from people at a show is wonderful and inspiring, in a situation where you’re putting yourself entirely on the line… But telling someone everything you think about their art isn’t essential. No one likes everything about anything. It’s okay.
People that play in bands usually get most of their self worth from their band/music/art, so the negative stuff can really sting and stick.
It means the world that anyone comes out to see any small band play, our unending thanks and love to anyone who does.”
Amazing that the band posted this; not because it obviously took some thought and all that, but they're aware that fans actually do some of these things and needed to let everyone now what was up. Basically, don't be a dick at concerts.
[via The PRP]
