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#139,061
JIO said:
Seriously - that and phones - a big factor for any public performance today ; the constant staring at ones phone. Multi-tasking on steroids basically - experience diluting in my book. Being present in the moment where one is focused on the source of why you are standing there seems to be losing ground. The term zombie is pretty suitable to describe addicts of this trend. Making this point is beyond "get off my lawn" - it's real and it's everywhere and it has real effect on a society. It happens all across the country, but if you are in a metropolis like SF - you see it everywhere, all day long.
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Completely agree. It's particularly infuriating in a place like NYC where there's often little room to get around people on sidewalks and subway stairs. I also refer to them as zombies. Plus everywhere, including work meetings, so many people have their phones sitting on the table in front of them. I find it really inconsiderate, like you're telling the people you're with or the person holding the meeting that your messages or whatever is more important than they are.
 
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#139,063
JIO said:
Seriously - that and phones - a big factor for any public performance today ; the constant staring at ones phone. Multi-tasking on steroids basically - experience diluting in my book. Being present in the moment where one is focused on the source of why you are standing there seems to be losing ground. The term zombie is pretty suitable to describe addicts of this trend. Making this point is beyond "get off my lawn" - it's real and it's everywhere and it has real effect on a society. It happens all across the country, but if you are in a metropolis like SF - you see it everywhere, all day long.
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The number of people who walk out in front of cars here because they are lost in their phones is bizarre. The amazing thing i how few accidents it cases- especially since I see drivers on their phones downtown.
 
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#139,065
PillO said:
I wonder if I know that place...
I haven't visited SF in a couple of years. And when I visit, I am on business so a late night out is not an option.
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I could have mentioned the name, but have given enough clues so those who have visited SF would know. It was a different name at one point, the current name is probably less than 10 years old. If there was a thriving live music scene like there was at one time, bands would have a bit more leverage to instigate better conditions. Considering what I described about the 5 band a night bar - since the (probably low-paid) sound guy can't get there till 7:30 - have the first band start at 8. Seems logical right? I mentioned this to Paul (sound guy) and he laughed saying they'd be more inclined to add a sixth band!
 
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#139,066
JIO said:
Seriously - that and phones - a big factor for any public performance today ; the constant staring at ones phone. Multi-tasking on steroids basically - experience diluting in my book. Being present in the moment where one is focused on the source of why you are standing there seems to be losing ground. The term zombie is pretty suitable to describe addicts of this trend. Making this point is beyond "get off my lawn" - it's real and it's everywhere and it has real effect on a society. It happens all across the country, but if you are in a metropolis like SF - you see it everywhere, all day long.
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Huh? What did you just say? I was checking my texts. . . :smug:
 
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#139,067
Miles_ONeal said:
A band has to be pretty bad or pretty obnoxious, for me not to tip. And if you tip, that usually gets some others tipping. Seed money and ringers help.
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Your obnoxious note is spot on. I always tip regardless of cover charge or even the quality of the music, better music and no covers get even bigger tips from me.

The only time I didn't tip was when I went to a nice upscale outdoor dinner and music venue and while I'm eating and talking with the other couples at our table some dude from the band (while the band was on break) walked the tip jar around the room and went from person to person asking for tips.

It wasn't a gentile reminder to the audience in general that tips are appreciated. It wasn't even a remotely considerate plea to the entire table. This jerk went to every single person at the table and asked for a tip. I considered that pretty damn obnoxious.

On the way out my wife gave the restaurant manager an earful, basically told him that our table just dropped over a $1000 that night and had no intention of ever coming back as long as that band was in the house.
 
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#139,068
JIO said:
I'd definitely like for you to play it when we get together, but you'll have to give me the keys to your car while doing so. :laugh:
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ok....you can take this babe magnet out for a spin while i'm checking it out...:cool:..
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#139,069
Glenn Johnson said:
I drank the Kool-Aid and just bought this:
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Very cool. Having never played a Longhorn I'm interested in hearing how they compare to my 2 Dano's. The bass player in this Dutch band rocked one and it sounds really ace in the mix. This is what mine sound like and why I love them.

 
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#139,071
GBassNorth said:
Your obnoxious note is spot on. I always tip regardless of cover charge or even the quality of the music, better music and no covers get even bigger tips from me.

The only time I didn't tip was when I went to a nice upscale outdoor dinner and music venue and while I'm eating and talking with the other couples at our table some dude from the band (while the band was on break) walked the tip jar around the room and went from person to person asking for tips.

It wasn't a gentile reminder to the audience in general that tips are appreciated. It wasn't even a remotely considerate plea to the entire table. This jerk went to every single person at the table and asked for a tip. I considered that pretty damn obnoxious.

On the way out my wife gave the restaurant manager an earful, basically told him that our table just dropped over a $1000 that night and had no intention of ever coming back as long as that band was in the house.
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Man, that's what we call in NY Chutzpah!!! :roflmao:
 
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#139,073
JIO said:
Seriously - that and phones - a big factor for any public performance today ; the constant staring at ones phone. Multi-tasking on steroids basically - experience diluting in my book. Being present in the moment where one is focused on the source of why you are standing there seems to be losing ground. The term zombie is pretty suitable to describe addicts of this trend. Making this point is beyond "get off my lawn" - it's real and it's everywhere and it has real effect on a society. It happens all across the country, but if you are in a metropolis like SF - you see it everywhere, all day long.
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The irony here is that this rant is posted on an internet forum. :roflmao:

Setting that aside, you're spot on.
 
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TerribleTim68 said:
The irony here is that this rant is posted on an internet forum. :roflmao:

Setting that aside, you're spot on.
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Yes - irony abounds. :D When the ball first started rolling, the ideal of broader communication/understanding seemed to be paramount. We're now learning the bigger price of this opportunity.
 
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#139,076
Glenn Johnson said:
All you guys are making me want to spring for an actual Gibson Thunderbird. Ah, the sweet vanilla smell of nitro. . . You all remember I AM retiring, right? And that I would have to cut my spending a bit ( this from the guy who just purchased Hipshot tuners and bridge for my Classic Pro, a Dano Longhorn and a Dano 59XT ). What to do? Somebody talk some sense into me! :roflmao:
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That's not our job. We encourage and enable.:smug:
 
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