Comments on: Denton Jazz Fest Blues

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:54:57 +0000

I had the same reaction. I love the festival, but I left after Delbert’s third song. The crowd really changes when the headliners take the stage. My conclusion: get there early, stay all day, and leave before the headliner comes on. If you love the headline act, stay, but be prepared to stand and deal with an unruly crowd.

Yeah, Scott, and it’s a shame. There are really wonderful acts all day long (I’m always impressed with what I hear). I’d love to stay there throughout the evening, but when I can sit on my darned porch and hear just as well I may as well go home Especially since the crowd won’t let me see!

By: realist

realist — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:32:00 +0000

Either you haven’t been to a concert in ages, or you are just bitter. There weren’t just kids being rude, drunken adults your curmudgeonly age were far worse in my area than any kids I saw. So get off your high horse, deal with what happens when you go see a big name band at a general admission venue… or go pay your overpriced $$$ to see seated shows at the aac, etc.

First of all, “realist,” I said “people” not kids. I’m fully aware there were people my age who were drunk and disorderly. Second, obviously your momma didn’t teach you any manners. You are a perfect example of what I was grousing about. This is MY house. If you want to make rude remarks do it to your own momma.

By: YellowRose

YellowRose — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:09:17 +0000

Well, it sounds wonderful other than the fact that folks have lost the common courtesy of knowing how to act at public functions. I am like you and just can’t stand it when people are pushing and rude. And for the twerp who called you the b word, he’d have thought his momma got a hold of him by the time I had got done with him. I hate that you were looking forward to this and it was ruined by rude people.

YellowRoses last blog post..Weekend Update

I wish you had been with me! I tried to stare him down, but it’s hard to get through to a drunk.

By: Jeni Hill Ertmer

Jeni Hill Ertmer — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:15:35 +0000

I think I might be inclined to either take two umbrellas, maybe cattle prods would be better but ya know, the taser idea sounded really efficient to me too! One thing though -to the first commenter -as a former restaurant manager, trying to get parents to control their children is an excellent thought but one also very difficult for managers and staff to actually enforce. Mainly because so many parents see nothing wrong in allowing their children to run amok nor do they respond well to having explained to them not only are the kids actions disruptive to other patrons but are also frequently very dangerous to the children and servers alike. Respect is very much a factor that seems lacking in so many today. Jeni Hill Ertmer's last blog post..Looking Forward Respect IS something people seem to have lost. And, the worst part at this concert is that I saw people who were darned near my age pushing and shoving. I KNOW their momma's taught them better than that. I would not envy a restaurant manager having to deal with children or their parents...

By: This Eclectic Life » Aww, Delbert, Say It Ain’t So

This Eclectic Life » Aww, Delbert, Say It Ain’t So — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:18:50 +0000

[...] had told y’all about the horrible crowds at the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. On Friday night, throngs of idiots who arrived late scrambled to stand in front of the stage, [...]

By: kacey

kacey — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:24:32 +0000

As I get older I get so tired of crowds. Especially unruly crowds. And, yes, I think the organizers should call the front "sitting room only" and let the late comers stand in the back pushing each other around... kacey's last blog post..Mama’s Got a Brand New… I wasn't good with crowds when I was younger...so I don't know what makes me think I can deal with them now. I get claustrophobic very easily.

By: Damien

Damien — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:18:54 +0000

Those pics look like people living in the moment! We attend a bluegrass fest each year called Huck Finn Jubilee. It reminded me of that! Damien's last blog post..A Question of Preparation We were all definitely in the moment. I love bluegrass music, too. I bet the crowds are more polite!