Phillyist: A Clash of Fans

guest

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:35:05 -0500

Sean and Sara Watkins came up with the idea for the tour, as Fiona is a friend who performs at their jam-session-like shows at the LA club. I'm a fan of both Nickel Creek and Fiona Apple. I'll give you that she's insane, but I do love her new material. What I don't understand is why people were so surprised. I bought my ticket for the "Nickel Creek Farewell Tour featuring Fiona Apple." I knew that I was seeing Nickel Creek with Fiona Apple. All the pre-press said that they would play together. I'm not sure how that was a surprise to anyone. As for Fiona ruining the concert, she simply performed (and well, in my opinion). Chanting for the other band while one of the headliners is playing is, as the previous poster implied, rude to the performers and those around you who came to see the full show. (And if you got in free as "press" it is especially rude to chant while paying audience members are trying to hear the show.)

Spencer Williams

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:50:02 -0500

Rumor has it that if you go to a concert as "press" you are expected to stay the entire show regardless of how bad it sucks. P.S. - I did nothing to ruin anyone's enjoyment of the concert. (all the blame for "ruining the concert" should be placed on Fiona)

guest

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:11:53 -0500

Rumor has it that you can actually leave concerts if you're not enjoying them instead of, say, trying to ruin other people's enjoyment as well.