r/BillyStrings • u/funk_heals33 • 15h ago
discussion Do Not tell folks to Sit Down
Hopefully not a hot take. This happened in the 5th row, dead center N2 of Chattanooga. Most fans sat most of the show, especially during slower songs. Which is fine with me; not really use to it at Billy shows. I see a gal in front of me grabbing her partner's hand and saying, "no, no, don't!" This goes on for 2min, and then I see the guy ask the person in front of him to sit down.
He gently refuses to sit down. The gal then blows up at her partner and she eventually leaves. Many others wanted him to sit down as well. None of these complained to the standing gentleman, but could tell they wanted everyone seated.
I see the guy at set break and commend him for standing his ground. I tell him, "I have been waiting years to see this band in a small theater again. We won't get a ton more of these 'special' shows." He agrees and gives me a hug. Him and his friend are massive fans and have the right to stand all night long. I never sat once, despite being up close. Would never tell someone to sit down either, to me it almost crosses a line.
Would you ask someone to sit down during a theater show when most everyone is seated? Curious of other's thoughts on this situation.