[Dixielandjazz] How should folks behave at concerts, classical or jazz?

[Dixiejazzdata]

 Dear Pat.  now you of all list mates know  I post  tongue firmly planted in cheek about almost every subject
I stick my sarcastic nose into on this list.  hence over used :))   very big grin sign.   I actually do like some Classical music and
I get dressed up for almost all gigs, as i firmly believe that the entertainers should out dress their fans, or punters at every opportunity to do so.
And yep we even wear Tails,  Black ones and White ones. to many kinds of events that we play.  :))   Although we often wear them with a brightly colored shirt
and white Basketball sneakers and a fancy velvet hat.  :))   I used to have a custom made all Levi Tuxedo complete with rhinestones and a Levi Top hat to go with it.  Got denied access to a posh Disco in Atlanta, Georgia of all places  wearing it and being shown  a sign that said no jeans allowed.  ha ha   that suit cost ten times what the door man's powder blue leisure suit cost too.

And of course not all people getting all dressed up and going downtown to a classical event are trying to be SOMEBODY !!!  heavens no some of the actually ARE SOMEBODY.   :))

There are indeed all kinds of folks attending Classical events, some for the music and some to see and be seen, and some to look for an alleged wealthy prospect for a spouse or just a good affair even.  


hope all is well and healthy with ya sir.
Cheers,

Tom Wiggins




 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Pat Ladd <pj.ladd at btinternet.com>
To: Dixiejazzdata <dixiejazzdata at aol.com>
Sent: Sun, Jun 10, 2012 2:11 am
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] How should folks behave at concerts,classical or jazz?


damned if I will get all dressed up go downtown and pretend to be SOMEBODY, 
and pay to be bored,>>

Tom,
your unfounded prejudices are showing.

You have  aperfect right not to want to listen to Classical Music and get 
`dressed up` for the occasion. However to just condemn out of hand those who 
enjoy making an occasion of a visit to a Classical Concert as somehow 
`pretending`  to enjoy the music but are really `bored` and using the 
concert as an excuse to `be Somebody` is  to expose  your very narrow 
viewpoint.
Thousands of people  do not pay the exorbitant prices charged to see a 
Classical Orchestra performance because they are pretending. They enjoy it 
and are just as knowledgeable about the music and the players as you might 
be about a Big Band.
As for `dressing up` for the occasion. I deplore  the fact that it is no 
longer considered `proper` to wear DJ`s  to an official function. Nothing 
looks smarter than a dining hall or a concert hall full of women in smart 
outfits and men in DJ`s. (Although I draw the line at `tails`except perhaps 
for weddings.)
I would not advocate DJ`s for every classical concert but for an opening 
night or a Special Gala Performance, YES. every time.
As for making love to classical music. Why not? Book a Box and lock the door 
and try not to make too much noise. Pick an appropriate piece of music. 
Schubert's `Unfinished` might not commend itself but Wagner's `Ride of the 
Valkyries` would fit the bill pretty well


Cheers

Pat