Yeah, drive-in gigs, it’ll be a thing...

[Michedelic]

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This had come up in earlier discussions, with some doubt that it would be feasible, but I've wondered why it hadn't become a trend in the first place, with drive-in theaters already dying on the vine and getting torn down or converted to swap-and-shops. What's the difference between watching a movie screen and watching a band?

 

[WI Short Scaler]

To each his own, I haven't gone long enough without any live music to be interested in this yet.

Maybe someday, just not now.

 

[bluesblaster]

I wish the drive in movie business would make a come back, lots of fun memories from our local drive in, sadly long since gone

 

[Michedelic]

I wish the drive in movie business would make a come back, lots of fun memories from our local drive in, sadly long since gone

That ain't gonna happen; indoor film theaters themselves have been dying a slow death anyway, impacted by giant screen TV, streaming, on-demand, and people so gacked on convenience as to not want to be slaves to showing schedules, so drive-ins are(actually have been)an endangered species in their own right. Too many developers want the land, and overall it's an archaic facet of 20th century culture that didn't translate to the 21st. Young people don't even want cars anymore, you gonna take an Uber? All I can remember is, if I took a date to a drive-in, we weren't necessarily watching the movie anyway. While the concert concept is novel, and may sustain interest for a while, it's still a stop-gap measure.

 

[bluesblaster]

If kids today only knew ...........the uh, fun you could have at a drive in compared to a indoor theater, well I for one am glad to have had the experience and wouldnt trade it for all the apps and ubers in the world

 

[MrLenny1]

We have a local music venue that set up their parking lot
like a drive in theater but live music on the front steps of the place.
Covid-19 Blues.

 

[JRA]

What's the difference between watching a movie screen and watching a band?

IME: type of snacks.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Sure! Why not? In addition to the full sound system and big screen on stage, I'd also like to see the music broadcast on a local low power FM transmitter so you could listen on your vehicle's sound system. But two parking spaces in between seems like overkill.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[JKos]

I'd also like to see the music broadcast on a local low power FM transmitter

Isn't that how most drive-ins do it these days? So that should be available.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Isn't that how most drive-ins do it these days? So that should be available.

Yes, it's been quite a while since I've been to a drive-in but that was beginning to get popular. Hopefully it will still be a thing.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[bluesblaster]

I guess that would be a step up from those crappy little speakers but not half the charm, I often wondered how many of those a year they had to replace when folks would forget and drive away with them still hanging on the window

 

[Michedelic]

Hi,

Sure! Why not? In addition to the full sound system and big screen on stage, I'd also like to see the music broadcast on a local low power FM transmitter so you could listen on your vehicle's sound system. But two parking spaces in between seems like overkill.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Yeah, one would be enough, that's about 6 feet, right? As long as you have room to puke and dump the bong water.

 

[JW56789]

I'm old enough to remember drive-in movies (fondly . . . . those old, BIG American cars came in REAL handy!), and it was a thing back then for local bands to play before or between movies. Got to admit, two Shure Vocal Master columns (or the big boys had Voice of the Theatre's !) didn't carry far, but who cared ?

If this turns into a thing, expect different Ticket Packages with Limo Parking, Bus Parking, AfterShow Meat and Greet at the hot dog concession, as well as Patron perks !

 

[BassCliff]

Hi!

I guess that would be a step up from those crappy little speakers but not half the charm, I often wondered how many of those a year they had to replace when folks would forget and drive away with them still hanging on the window

Hi Scott. Yes, I used to work in a drive-in and I've seen it happen more than once. I recall when transitioning to radio reception the posts used to have a clip that you would attach to your antennae in order to hear the sound track. I thought that was pretty slick.

Yeah, one would be enough, that's about 6 feet, right? As long as you have room to puke and dump the bong water.

Oh gee! That kinda brings back fuzzy memories.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Spidey2112]

What's the difference between watching a movie screen and watching a band?

I think it really depends on the movie.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

Local churches were having drive-in services on Sundays, but the turn-out is slim to say the least.
Most would rather listen to a service on the radio or watch it on TV.

I can't stand drive-thru for food, because I don't want to eat in my vehicle, & the food is cold by the time I get home.

I'd rather watch a previous performance on TV than over a radio in a parking-lot.

 

[Spectrum]

Um, no. This is not going to be a big thing. Takes up too much space and why go watch a band from inside my car on the radio when I can just watch them on youtube?

As for movies dying, meh. The locals theaters near me were packed before the virus hit. Sounds a bit like thinking drum machines and synths will put all drummers and bassists out of work. 40 or so years later, still waiting for that to happen.

 

[Killing Floor]

Yeah, sounds great. Mosh pit?

 

[Winslow]

But two parking spaces in between seems like overkill.

Gotta leave room for dancing!

And air guitar!

 

[Pings Bass]

eh, nah, drive-ins typically have spots for 100 or so cars, no way will most major touring acts set up for an audience of 200-300. Even if you do some kind of pop-up with larger capacity, you've got restrooms and concessions to worry about.

We're all going to have to come to terms with basically writing off the 2020 concert touring season, like it or not.