Oh What Melody!

I got the pleasure of seeing Beirut twice this past Thursday and Friday. Although midway through the show I get pulled out of my spot front row center. A venue employee asked to see my camera. She told me we weren't allowed to shoot video at the request of the band. They made me flip through my pictures and delete my videos. Well by that time, I had taken well over one hundred and they got tired of me flipping through to find them. So I managed to save two videos.

They let me go, and I shoved my way back to my spot. But the thought of Beirut requesting their fans not take video of them didn't seem likely. They seem like a good bunch who hasn't let fame blind and warp them into snobs. I didnt let it bother me and enjoyed the rest of their amazing show. Their music is grand and reminds me of winters, which places me in amazing mood.

Well Friday they had a semi secret show at Amoeba Music in Hollywood. I always go to shows there, and film in the presence of employees. the show stars and I start recording. Sure enough a store employee come and taps me on my back.
"Yo can takes pictures but you can't film at the bands request" he says.
I apologize and take pics for the rest of the show. Now twice in a row, I started getting a sour taste in my mouth. I didn't think Beirut would be like that, So Yesterday I wrote to the band to ask them if they really don't want fans to record them. This is the respond I got back this morning.

"yes, that sounds bad- I've never asked for folks to put away their cameras... that would leave a sour taste in my mouth as well... I hope you're not too offended- and I'll have to make sure venues allow a little more freedom later on for the audience-
cheers
zach"

Well thanks Zach. I truly appreciate your response. I look forward to seeing you in New York.
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