Venue Implements $250 "Talking" Charge

mkelley said:
I think instead of of the old smoking section there should be a flash photograph/phone/talking section away from the attentive audience. So the annoying folks can be annoying to each other and leave the “well behaved” to enjoy the show.
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I can see it now.

It could be fashioned to resemble an old McDonald's playground area, or a Chuck E. Cheese type of environment. A good (and hopefully safe?) environment where one could drop off those members of the group that are "dragged to" the concert/performance. Or, the ones who are only there because they don't want to miss out on ANY gathering their social group attends, regardless of their own personal interest in it.

Plenty of non-stop cell phone usage, worry over who's getting the next/never ending round of drinks, and non-stop chatter is not only welcomed, but highly encouraged in this "fun zone". 😱

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Blk Diamond said:
I can see it now.

It could be fashioned to resemble an old McDonald's playground area, or a Chuck E. Cheese type of environment. A good (and hopefully safe) environment where one could drop off those members of the group that are "dragged to" the concert/performance. Or, the ones who are only there because they don't want to miss out on ANY social gathering the group attends.

Plenty of cell phone usage, worry over who's getting the next/never ending round of drinks, and non-stop chatter is not only welcomed, but highly encouraged in this "fun zone".

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McD Fun Zone or one of Dante’s levels of heck.
 
BobC said:
I've been getting emails from the Turning Point in Piermont, NY for a long time, but this was quite a shock when I saw it a while ago. A $250 talking charge? Seems a bit extreme to me. If you say one word during a show, they charge you $250? Don't know that I'll ever go back there again.
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Call me naive but I'm pretty sure this isn't going to be good for business.
 
BobC said:
I've been getting emails from the Turning Point in Piermont, NY for a long time, but this was quite a shock when I saw it a while ago. A $250 talking charge? Seems a bit extreme to me. If you say one word during a show, they charge you $250? Don't know that I'll ever go back there again.
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I’ve been playing in venues for years, and I have to admit, a $250 talking charge is something I’ve never encountered. It’s one thing to have a policy to maintain the vibe during a performance, but that kind of fee seems pretty extreme. I get that they might want to prevent disruptions, but it could definitely make fans and musicians alike think twice about returning. If they’re serious about it, they might be alienating their audience. I’d suggest getting in touch with them to get more clarity, but I completely understand your hesitation about going back
 
Matthew_Mahgerfteh said:
I’ve been playing in venues for years, and I have to admit, a $250 talking charge is something I’ve never encountered. It’s one thing to have a policy to maintain the vibe during a performance, but that kind of fee seems pretty extreme. I get that they might want to prevent disruptions, but it could definitely make fans and musicians alike think twice about returning. If they’re serious about it, they might be alienating their audience. I’d suggest getting in touch with them to get more clarity, but I completely understand your hesitation about going back
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The thing is, I don't if it's a joke or not, so it's a good idea to call them if I go again and see if they're serious.
 
Calling anything at a small dive bar a "concert" is a huge stretch of the imagination. Ive seen internationally renowned artists at small dive bars for a show, not a concert, who are they kidding?

Maybe i should change my thinking, i actually had 2 concerts last week?!?!?!?!? Im on tour !!!!!!!
 
I sympathize, but it's not very welcoming. Doesn't make for a real relaxed experience, thinking about getting zapped for $250. It's a turn off.

Instead of getting frustrated with customers and venting about it, just make it a policy to have quiet during the music and enforce it discreetly.
 
sounds about as legal as ****
 
So your not tempted does the venue provide duct tape?..just in case after two martinis you might forget and say something. The duct tape is cheap insurance. Maybe it could have musical notes on it for a cool factor. Is note writing within limits?.
 
That's got to be a joke - good luck collecting on that!

It's pretty simple in most venues.. if you want to talk go to the back of the club by the bar. If it's a concert setting.. there are rules. If you are talking on your phone or won't shut up then you may be asked to leave.
 
can you just text message the person next to you
(with keypad volume "off"
😁
 
I think this kind of issue is better handled in the venue at the time....not so sure this is a positive way to handle the issue.
 
The bigger question is how they would enforce it. This isn’t a high school class where you are sent to the principals office.
 
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