Fwd: Tapers Alert: Bowery Ballroom NYC - Changed Policy/Strict anti-Taping Enforcement

[skywalker <skywalker919919>]

FYI from another list
coyote

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Jan 14, 2007 1:13 PM
> Subject: [bt-dimeadozen-org] Tapers Alert: Bowery Ballroom NYC -
> Changed Policy/Strict anti-Taping Enforcement
> 
>   The Bowery Ballroom in New York City used to be one of the best
> venues for taping, not only with excellent taping locations, but also
> with a very enlightened approach to the entire idea of taping.
> My most recent visit, last night (dB's, Mitch Easter, Sneakers),
> there
> were large signs posted in various locations declaring "AUDIO
> RECORDING ONLY PERMITTED WITH ADVANCED
> WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH BOWERY BALLROOM".
> 
> As a result, my fairly innocuous semi-stealth recording attempt was
> shut
> down within two songs of the first act in a rather aggressive manner.
> When I put all my equipment away, I was followed downstairs to the
> lower level and apparently watched throughout the night.
> 
> When the headliner took the stage, I set up with just my clip-on
> super-stealth mics and without any apparent equipment, in the middle
> of the crowded floor. Without a minute, I was physically grabbed
> from the floor and forcibly removed to the downstairs, where 3
> security
> guards surrounded me and demanded that I put all equipment into
> my bag and check the bag with coat-check.
> 
> Fortunately, I was allowed to return to the floor to watch the show,
> but obviously the gestapo tactics of this formerly-reasonable venue
> shook me up and shocked my friends.
> 
> Apparently, cell phone talking, cell phone photos, drunkeness, beer
> spilling, loud chatting, pushing, and the generally rude behavior of
> concert crowds these days are all ok with security. The benign
> attempts of the real fans to archive the music is now enemy number
> one.
> 
> At this point, I don't intend on returning to the Bowery Ballroom for
> ANY event whatsoever. I am puzzled at the drastic change in policy
> and
> would also like to alert anyone with any intent on recording there to
> be very careful.


 
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