Wednesday, September 20, 2000
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Wednesday, September 20, 2000 |
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Noisy group ruins Garfunkel concert I had a chance on a recent weekend to attend the concert of one of the musical idols of my youth, Art Garfunkel, at the Frederick Brown Amphitheater. It started out so well lots of friendly, helpful folks handing us freebies, directing us to our seats and so on. After we were seated, a party of about six people, complete with coolers, filed into the row behind us. The conversation was loud and the beer was flowing freely, but as the concert had not yet started, I wasn't too concerned. Then the first act came on. These people chatted loudly throughout that poor woman's set. Still, I held out the hope that, like myself, these people had come to listen to Art Garfunkel sing, not just to drink or socialize. I was mistaken. I do not understand why people would pay good money to attend a concert if they have no intention of listening to it. I'm not a prude by any means (I've eaten at gasp Hooters!), but I'm beginning to think that personality-altering substances such as liquor, beer or wine should be banned from these concerts. Some people become loud and obnoxious under the influence, and it certainly impairs the judgment of most. Or maybe there should be a party/socializing section set aside separately, way in the back, from the people who paid money to actually see and hear the darn concert. All I know is, these people took what was a special occasion for me and turned it into a stressful situation. Whatever happened to consideration, manners and common courtesy? Kimberly Raymer Peachtree City
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