Sign ideas?

[Running Rebel]

Back in the early 80's (I'm thinking) a friend of mine and I were in the front row in Cincinnati, (Pre-Who calamity) general admission, right in front of Alex. My buddy held up a little 8X10 size picture of Eraserhead and as Alex saw it he cracked up and actually broke a string. A roadie quickly replaced it (guitar) and after a few minutes later he wagged a finger and giggled at us.

[Apollo]

I would echo those who say "Don't bring a sign!" It is extremely annoying to everyone behind you.

[drgrendel]

Some people just need attention; even if from strangers.

[CygnusGal]

PLAY SOME SKYNYRD!!!!!

 

FREEBIRD!

 

 

PLAY FREEBIRD!

[clem]

"Smash Your Guitar, Pete!"

Holy shit, that was funny!! Alex would probably laugh his ass off if he saw that one!

 

So does everybody know the story behind this one? Apparently at a recent Pete Townsend concert, a father brought his small daughter to the show. He held her up and had her hold a sign that said "Smash your guitar, Pete!". For whatever reason, this pissed Townsend off and he cursed at the father and his daughter. He later apologized.

 

Glad he apologized, but I thought that was kind of tacky. Then again, I haven't liked anything The Who have done, on or off the stage, since 1978.

 

Back to your original question. Nothing personal, but I would prefer that you don't bring a sign. I'm tired of not being able to see because of people holding up their signs and/or cell phones trying to get pictures. I realize that I'm trying to stop a dam by sticking my finger in a hole in the wall - but this is the reason why I don't buy floor seats anymore. That and the fact that I'd rather use that kind of money for, you know, a house payment or something.

 

Clem

 

That's exactly why I got first row seats dead-center across the floor for the Baltimore show! Center two seats for my son and I, first row up off the floor.

 

I'm tired of my knees aching because some people with seats can't sit down for three hours leaving me no choice but to stand if I want to see anything. Of course they never ever even bother considering those behind them, and it's usually just a few people up front that force everyone else to stand in domino fashion.

 

I'm a HUUUUGE fan of standing places in the States. They do this for all kinds of events in Europe.

 

If I ever sit on the floor it's going to be within the first three rows.

 

BTW, you said that happened to Townsend in a recent show? How recent?

 

 

 

 

http://jackseattle.c...ld-for-cursing/

 

 

Clem

Edited April 8, 2013 by clem

[clem]

"Smash Your Guitar, Pete!"

Holy shit, that was funny!! Alex would probably laugh his ass off if he saw that one!

 

So does everybody know the story behind this one? Apparently at a recent Pete Townsend concert, a father brought his small daughter to the show. He held her up and had her hold a sign that said "Smash your guitar, Pete!". For whatever reason, this pissed Townsend off and he cursed at the father and his daughter. He later apologized.

 

Glad he apologized, but I thought that was kind of tacky. Then again, I haven't liked anything The Who have done, on or off the stage, since 1978.

 

Back to your original question. Nothing personal, but I would prefer that you don't bring a sign. I'm tired of not being able to see because of people holding up their signs and/or cell phones trying to get pictures. I realize that I'm trying to stop a dam by sticking my finger in a hole in the wall - but this is the reason why I don't buy floor seats anymore. That and the fact that I'd rather use that kind of money for, you know, a house payment or something.

 

Clem

"Smash Your Guitar, Pete!"

Holy shit, that was funny!! Alex would probably laugh his ass off if he saw that one!

 

So does everybody know the story behind this one? Apparently at a recent Pete Townsend concert, a father brought his small daughter to the show. He held her up and had her hold a sign that said "Smash your guitar, Pete!". For whatever reason, this pissed Townsend off and he cursed at the father and his daughter. He later apologized.

 

Glad he apologized, but I thought that was kind of tacky. Then again, I haven't liked anything The Who have done, on or off the stage, since 1978.

 

Back to your original question. Nothing personal, but I would prefer that you don't bring a sign. I'm tired of not being able to see because of people holding up their signs and/or cell phones trying to get pictures. I realize that I'm trying to stop a dam by sticking my finger in a hole in the wall - but this is the reason why I don't buy floor seats anymore. That and the fact that I'd rather use that kind of money for, you know, a house payment or something.

 

Clem

 

You can make a house payment for $140? I must be doing it wrong.

 

Well maybe **I'M** doing something wrong. $140 will get me a DECENT ticket - but it seems like to get anything on the floor, it costs at least twice that much. Then, the fact that I have a son, I then need a ticket for him, so double that. Then there's the obligatory shirt and tour program....and parking....and a beer.....some nachos?

 

Anyway, I was being somewhat facetious. My point was: I don't want to spend all that money and have my view blocked by signage.

 

Clem

[Chicken hawk]

Throw mE a T-Shirt ! Edited April 9, 2013 by Chicken hawk