Jack White-fronted garage rock group The Raconteurs had one request of Greek Theatre attendees Friday night (July 26): no cell phones allowed.
had one request of attendees at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre Friday night : no cell phones allowed.
“We think you’ll enjoy looking up from your gadgets for a little while and experience music and our shared love of it in person,” a note from the band on the Greek’s website read. Though this was typical of any White-associated show, the policy this time was a bit more strict than his verbal plea for no phones during 2015’stour. Upon entry, all devices were placed in locked Yondr pouches, which were kept on your person but unable to be accessed until the end of the show. Since taking away a journalist’s phone is basically a handicap, I was endlessly grateful to have packed a notepad and pen at the last minute.
Though experiencing a concert completely lacking a cell phone proved to be refreshing, it threw me for a loop as a reporter. How did music writers do this before the Notes app? As the lights dimmed and my neat handwriting turned to chicken scratch, I realized I was about to find out.“It’s just one of those nights, isn’t it?”,followed by “Level” from 2006’s debut,addressed the crowd.
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