Carrie Underwood Concert at ETSU
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Every country music fan in Northeast Tennessee probably knows that tickets for Carrie Underwood’s only college appearance this year, went on sale today at East Tennessee State University. And, I heard something about that upcoming concert that bothers me.
I was told, by someone who went to get tickets, that there are NO CAMERAS ALLOWED at this March 28 concert! None. No cameras, no cell phones with cameras — nothing. Maybe the person who told me got the information wrong. Maybe they will allow cameras. But in either case, I decided this was a good time for my thoughts on the subject of “concerts and cameras”.
I can certainly understand why they don’t want us going in with tape recorders, video cameras, or anything that might be used to reproduce the concert for sale later. But I can not for the life of me figure out why anyone in the entertainment field would not want to have their photograph taken by their fans.
I guess the entertainers sometimes forget who put them where they are today. They forget about who buys their CD’s, requests their records be played on the radio, and who buys the tickets to their concerts.
One thing these entertainers need to remember is that every time they step out on that stage – there is at least one person in the audience who had to save their money to be able to buy a ticket and come to that show. They should be able to go home with more than a ticket stub and a memory of the concert – they should have pictures for their scrapbooks, their wall, or whatever else they want to do with them.
I’m not blaming the entertainers entirely – I know there are management teams, producers, record people – all putting their two cents in. But when someone decides that “no cameras are allowed” – apparently that’s the way it has to be. And, I say it’s wrong.
Let me know what you think about the camera restrictions. Maybe I’m the only one who feels cheated when I can’t get a picture or two at a concert. Drop me a line, or leave a comment.
One more thing…Happy Birthday, Carrie, who is celebrating her 25th birthday today. Carrie was born in Checotah, Okla. on March 10, 1983.
I’ll see you guys tomorrow.
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I think “no camera” is pretty much said at every concert, it tends to be a venue rule. But having been to several of Carrie’s, pretty much EVERYONE has a camera of some sort whether it be camera or camera phone. I do know they frown upon video taping though.
Hi Gaby, thanks for your comment. I’ve been to very few concerts that do not allow cameras at all; and only one that had a “lens size restriction.” That was Toby Keith at Thompson-Bolling Arena in Knoxville. The way I feel about it – When someone is paying $50 (or more) to see one of their favorite entertainers in concert, it shouldn’t matter what size camera lens they have … they should be able to enjoy the concert, take their pictures, and go to the house. Maybe if I were famous and had flashes going off in my eyes all the time I might feel differently about this. But, I’m not famous; and I’m a huge country music fan; and I love my pictures! Thanks again for your comment! I always appreciate hearing from you guys.
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Until all the SHEEPLE stop buying into the system, nothing will change.
You keep paying the money, they’re getting what they want.
Don’t like the spotlight? Find another job, and stop using your “adoring public” to finance your egotistical high-flying lifestyle.
Boycott any concert where cameras are boycotted.
Simple… isn’t it?
Put your cash to better use… like a new camera.
My patience for the band of thieves in this industry has run out.
Suing people for “pirating” music. After years of forcing them to live through vinyl, 8 track, cassette, CD, MP3 and who knows what next.
Having to run out and spend thousands of dollars on new equipment to run them on every time the format changes.
Buying the same albums four times over. There are no words for such avarice!
THEY are the pirates. WAKE UP!!!
Jazz, nicely stated. I have a feeling there are a lot of people out there who will agree with you. Thanks for your comment! Country
This concert is not on her tour schedule…You have to think about all the colleges around the US that would probably be very upset knowing ETSU’s the only one she’s going to. This concert seems to be kind of private it seems. They obviously don’t want it publicized a lot that she’s coming. I’m a member of her fan club so I got really good tickets for her concert in Feb in Roanoke. I didn’t get good pictures b/c my memory card was full!but I’m just glad I get to see her again!! It will be a nice break for Carrie to not have lights flashing in her eyes.
Hi Stephanie, Thanks so much for your comment. All of your points are valid – and I am sure that other colleges are more than disappointed that Carrie ended up at only one this year. However, I can not accept the fact that her fans should not be allowed to take pictures. If the girl doesn’t want flash bulbs in her eyes, she should be a secretary, not an entertainer. The fans are the people who help the entertainers get to the top … which is where they want to be. So we should at least be able to take pictures of them doing what we enjoy watching them do … entertain. Thanks again, Stephanie. I love hearing from all my readers!
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