At most concerts these days, when the houselights go down, the tiny glowing screens go up. As more fans mark the moments with smartphones, cameras and pocket-sized video recorders, a new kind of digital divide is emerging. Music lovers who try to document and share the essence of concerts are squaring off against those who think that just defeats the purpose. The debate is drawing participants from both sides of the stage.
via Why Wilco, the White Stripes and the Black Crowes Hate Camera Phones – WSJ.com.
If streaming live feeds becomes an issue. Why not just setup a dead spot where the conncert is.. Or better yet have the carriers block the function on a given set of towers.
Assigned photographers are also harassed by hysterical old ladies…LOL!!!
All I know is they double searched at Slash the other night for cameras but phones weren’t a problem. My BlackBerry chose the freeze after my 2nd photo ~ 1st time ever and I didn’t know all I had to do was take the battery out. Bummer.
their backlight doesn’t bother me one bit. Also~ artists who fight to get the unauthorized videos off youtube are stupid. i’ve chosen lots of broadway shows and musical artist shows because of illegal video previews i’ve seen on youtube.
Costs and lame predictable short sets are killing the concert experience.
i agree, brian