Well I'll be the first one to actually contribute something relevant to the thread...

At first I was irritated to hear this but after his statement I really hope he can knock that shit off. Whether you like the band or not, people spend their hard earned money on shows and one of the quickest ways to quick all interest in watching a set is realizing the some of the band members are drunk. It's very disrespectful, kind of like saying "We don't take you fans seriously and just want to goof off". I've only seen several shows in which the singers are drunk/tipsy (The Graduate, Of Machines) and it was quit disappointing.

Originally Posted by lauren1234

Hahaha. It's comments like that that have made me not listen to them no matter how curious I may be.

No offense, but judging from your profile it doesn't appear like any of the bands you like are at all heavy or even abrasive so they probably wouldn't appeal to you anyhow.

Originally Posted by moonlights

i think it works for some people (see: conor oberst... it's been a long time since i've seen him [next week!!] but as i remember circa 2004ish he put on much better shows drunk than sober) but not being THAT drunk to the point of being incoherent and belligerent. i think there's definitely some performers that are a bit shy and much better with a drink or two to loosen them up or whatnot and hell, if i were onstage i'd probably take some drinks up there with me too - but there's definitely a line between being tipsy onstage and it making you more playful and being so beyond drunk that you are incapacitated, belligerent, and disrespectful.

i have some wonderful memories of tim kasher playing in a warehouse-turned-theatre and giving and audience member some cash to go grab him another glass of wine from the bar...


THANK YOU i've totally fallen out of this scene but from what i've seen/heard of touche amore and defeater they're amazing and if only i had more time in my life like

I agree. I'm sure it's very nervewracking to be up on stage, especially when bands become more popular than the members may have anticipated. So, having a couple drinks to "mellow out" is no big deal at all. It's just, like you said, the point where they are absolutely drunk and can't perform and/or are rude to their fans that's irritating.