Comments on: John Rich Updates His Mug Shot While Chesney Considers Banning Cameras http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/ The latest country music news and reviews. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:39:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Noeller http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128676 Noeller Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:17:10 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128676 IdleWildSouth - thank you SO much for that post. IMO, one of the biggest problems with the world today, is that people have elevated Actors/Musicians/ETC. to this whole other stratosphere, and "Celebrity" has become an industry unto itself. It's causing egos to escalate to never-before-seen levels, and giving inferiority complexes to fans. I know that the internet has a lot to do with it, but I've been preaching for awhile, that our society is in big trouble when Musicians are being treated with higher regard than Doctors, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Soldiers - all of whom are literally changing the world. Once we get back to treating "Celebrities" like the normal, average people they are, then maybe things will get back to normal. IdleWildSouth – thank you SO much for that post. IMO, one of the biggest problems with the world today, is that people have elevated Actors/Musicians/ETC. to this whole other stratosphere, and “Celebrity” has become an industry unto itself. It’s causing egos to escalate to never-before-seen levels, and giving inferiority complexes to fans.

I know that the internet has a lot to do with it, but I’ve been preaching for awhile, that our society is in big trouble when Musicians are being treated with higher regard than Doctors, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Soldiers – all of whom are literally changing the world.

Once we get back to treating “Celebrities” like the normal, average people they are, then maybe things will get back to normal.

]]> By: Jim C. http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128670 Jim C. Sun, 31 May 2009 23:53:20 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128670 Rick you horndog. ;-) It was one of the best shows I've seen this year. they played for nearly two hours and covered lots of territory, not only swing, but country rock, gypsy and blues. they're such great players and really come together as a band, the interplay between them was smooth and impressive. Kind of surprised they didn't do "Caroline" but there were lots of other high points, so nobody seemed to care. Rick you horndog.
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It was one of the best shows I’ve seen this year. they played for nearly two hours and covered lots of territory, not only swing, but country rock, gypsy and blues. they’re such great players and really come together as a band, the interplay between them was smooth and impressive. Kind of surprised they didn’t do “Caroline” but there were lots of other high points, so nobody seemed to care.

]]> By: Rick http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128619 Rick Sat, 30 May 2009 16:48:19 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128619 Jim C., that's awesome! An interview with Phoebe Hunt would also be greatly appreciated! (OK, now I'm going too far! lol) Have a great time, and yell out a request for "Caroline" if you can! Jim C., that’s awesome! An interview with Phoebe Hunt would also be greatly appreciated! (OK, now I’m going too far! lol) Have a great time, and yell out a request for “Caroline” if you can!

]]> By: Jim C. http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128615 Jim C. Sat, 30 May 2009 14:01:27 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128615 I've always been a fan of Dale Watson's "Country My Ass". but that's probably not what you guys are talking about... and I'll try to give a report on the Belleville Outfit show tonight. Just for Rick! I’ve always been a fan of Dale Watson’s “Country My Ass”. but that’s probably not what you guys are talking about…
and I’ll try to give a report on the Belleville Outfit show tonight. Just for Rick!

]]> By: Rick http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128605 Rick Sat, 30 May 2009 07:28:01 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128605 Rick's Random Tidbits: The music video for Megan Mullins' current single "Long Past Gone" debuts on GAC on Monday. The song itself is okay and I hope the video elevates my interest level a bit as its no "Ain't What It Used To Be". Rick’s Random Tidbits: The music video for Megan Mullins’ current single “Long Past Gone” debuts on GAC on Monday. The song itself is okay and I hope the video elevates my interest level a bit as its no “Ain’t What It Used To Be”.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128603 Jessica Sat, 30 May 2009 06:23:25 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128603 Ironically, I saw Kenny's bus going up I65 this morning as I was heading home from Nashville last night from seeing the Jamey Johnson/Randy Houser show. I read that article when they said the "no camera policy" and then I saw they changed it. I've taken my camera with me to pretty much every concert I've been to. 9 times out of 10 I didn't have to use a flash, but I know others that are distracting. Last night there were a couple that CONSTANTLY were running back and forth with their cameras as they had media credentials to take photos. However, they did it for the ENTIRE time and blocking several people. Yet when a fan from the back wants to come up by the stage and squat down to have a memory of the show, security was all up on them. I've been to one venue that with most performers, the first 3 songs anyone, including those in the balcony, are allowed to come down by the stage and take photos. Then you go back to your seat. So what about those photos...well they have really been a personal history book of things that happened in my past. I love looking back at my concert photos and can place a memory associated with that photo. I don't plan on selling them as they are personal mementos of a show that I spent my hard earn money to buy a ticket, parking, gas, etc. As far as videos, I could have seen this being a problem when folks had VHS, but honestly folks, how many videos do you see on Ebay for sale? I know several artists do the mp3 package of certain concert dates. Youtube has some good gems and why wouldn't an artist want FREE publicity of a fan uploading their shows? It may help others if they are on the fence of going to see a show. I know there are a couple of folks that I've watch live performances online before I made a decision on whether or not to buy a ticket to the show. Ironically, I saw Kenny’s bus going up I65 this morning as I was heading home from Nashville last night from seeing the Jamey Johnson/Randy Houser show. I read that article when they said the “no camera policy” and then I saw they changed it.

I’ve taken my camera with me to pretty much every concert I’ve been to. 9 times out of 10 I didn’t have to use a flash, but I know others that are distracting. Last night there were a couple that CONSTANTLY were running back and forth with their cameras as they had media credentials to take photos. However, they did it for the ENTIRE time and blocking several people. Yet when a fan from the back wants to come up by the stage and squat down to have a memory of the show, security was all up on them.

I’ve been to one venue that with most performers, the first 3 songs anyone, including those in the balcony, are allowed to come down by the stage and take photos. Then you go back to your seat.

So what about those photos…well they have really been a personal history book of things that happened in my past. I love looking back at my concert photos and can place a memory associated with that photo. I don’t plan on selling them as they are personal mementos of a show that I spent my hard earn money to buy a ticket, parking, gas, etc.

As far as videos, I could have seen this being a problem when folks had VHS, but honestly folks, how many videos do you see on Ebay for sale? I know several artists do the mp3 package of certain concert dates. Youtube has some good gems and why wouldn’t an artist want FREE publicity of a fan uploading their shows? It may help others if they are on the fence of going to see a show. I know there are a couple of folks that I’ve watch live performances online before I made a decision on whether or not to buy a ticket to the show.

]]> By: idlewildsouth http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128599 idlewildsouth Sat, 30 May 2009 04:39:25 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128599 This whole idea of music being treated as a performer to audience scenario is pretty new, and thats kind of what frustrates me about the camera banning. I wish we hadn't gotten to the point of performers being on a level above us lowly spectators. The main problem here is that we treat these performers like having a musical talent is better than being an exceptional welder or horse trainer. I suppose I have rambled, and I do apologize for that. All that to say, banning cameras is stupid. Id have to say "Good Ole Boys Like Me" is my pick for best "Im Country" song. This whole idea of music being treated as a performer to audience scenario is pretty new, and thats kind of what frustrates me about the camera banning. I wish we hadn’t gotten to the point of performers being on a level above us lowly spectators. The main problem here is that we treat these performers like having a musical talent is better than being an exceptional welder or horse trainer. I suppose I have rambled, and I do apologize for that. All that to say, banning cameras is stupid.

Id have to say “Good Ole Boys Like Me” is my pick for best “Im Country” song.

]]> By: J.R. Journey http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128588 J.R. Journey Fri, 29 May 2009 23:47:56 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128588 I agree with everybody about banning photos - and even recordings really. Brady's first comment sums up pretty much how I feel about it too. I remember when I saw Patty Loveless in Ashland, KY back in 2005 and every time I got close to her to take her picture, she would see me with my camera and run to the other side of the stage - she did it to everybody trying to photograph her. I'll never understand why Patty did that and it turned me off to her for a little bit even. I agree with everybody about banning photos – and even recordings really. Brady’s first comment sums up pretty much how I feel about it too. I remember when I saw Patty Loveless in Ashland, KY back in 2005 and every time I got close to her to take her picture, she would see me with my camera and run to the other side of the stage – she did it to everybody trying to photograph her. I’ll never understand why Patty did that and it turned me off to her for a little bit even.

]]> By: Matt. B http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128581 Matt. B Fri, 29 May 2009 21:58:40 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128581 The 'banning' of photos is pretty crazy. Hell, there are rumbles that labels and managers wanted the photo lines from the CMA Music Festival removed so that fans couldn't even take a PICTURE up close of their artist. The funny thing is that those camera lines are constantly moving and fans cannot stop for but a second to try and snap a photo of their favorite artist. The fan likely isn't going to get a good shot of the artist anyway. So it's stupid to alienate those fans. If I were an artist or manager, I'd try to monetize my shows by offering fans the ability to buy a DVD/CD recording of the show that they went to. They wouldn't get it right away (in order to give royalties where they belong) but that might curb a fan from recording on their flip camera or camera phone, etc. The ‘banning’ of photos is pretty crazy. Hell, there are rumbles that labels and managers wanted the photo lines from the CMA Music Festival removed so that fans couldn’t even take a PICTURE up close of their artist. The funny thing is that those camera lines are constantly moving and fans cannot stop for but a second to try and snap a photo of their favorite artist. The fan likely isn’t going to get a good shot of the artist anyway. So it’s stupid to alienate those fans.

If I were an artist or manager, I’d try to monetize my shows by offering fans the ability to buy a DVD/CD recording of the show that they went to. They wouldn’t get it right away (in order to give royalties where they belong) but that might curb a fan from recording on their flip camera or camera phone, etc.

]]> By: Rick http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128572 Rick Fri, 29 May 2009 20:18:53 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/john-rich-updates-his-mug-shot-while-chesney-bans-cameras/#comment-128572 Austin Alert! Don't forget that The Belleville Outfit will be at Momo's on Saturday night and will be "burning it down" with their "bucket of hot swing" according to Jim Caligiuri of the Austin Chronicle. A concert review here at The 9513 of that event sure would be appreciated! Austin Alert! Don’t forget that The Belleville Outfit will be at Momo’s on Saturday night and will be “burning it down” with their “bucket of hot swing” according to Jim Caligiuri of the Austin Chronicle. A concert review here at The 9513 of that event sure would be appreciated!

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