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This is from the KPCC 89.3 Website
Get ready, here comes Big Brother
:eek:
A 17-year old girl told police she was inside a portable bathroom on the festival grounds Friday when 3 men forced their way inside and assaulted her. Indio police spokesman Ben Guitron says the men fled before they could be identified. Detectives are counting on tips from the public.
“It’s a well attended event. So hopefully they’ll know this incident occurred and maybe they heard or saw something suspicious they’ll come forth and notify the police department,” says Guitron.
Indio police made nearly 60 arrests during Friday’s opening night. About 120 more people were arrested Saturday and Sunday. Guitron says the majority had something to do with booze.
Unlike the Coachella Music Festival, also held at the Empire polo fields over the two prior weekends, alcohol may be consumed anywhere at Stagecoach. At Coachella, it’s relegated to designated 21-and-over only areas. Coachella draws bigger daily crowds yet has significantly fewer alcohol-related arrests than its country cousin.
Guitron says it may be time to ask festival organizer Goldenvoice to reign in Stagecoach’s drinking policy.
“Goldenvoice’s partnership with us, and we’ve been doing this for over a decade, has been very open,” says Guitron.
“We always look to what we plan eight, nine months in advance to see hey, did it work? Where can we adjust? So we’ll evaluate this year and actually look at those areas as far as the alcohol consumption permitted areas that in the venue.”
Aside from the arrests, Stagecoach had a fairly smooth ride, with few major traffic tie-ups or heat-related illnesses reported. About 50,000 people attended each day of the 3-day country music extravaganza.
Cooter
05-01-2012, 02:20 PM
it really is crazy how different the vibes of the crowd are between the two fests, alcohol consumption being the main contributor.
alcohol makes people angry.
vs.
weed, shrooms, acid, molly, ecstasy, etc. make people happy.
I saw plenty of drunk people at Stagecoach and they were NOT assaulting 17 year old girls in a restroom.
If stagecoach is going to ban or restrict something it should be cigarette smoking.
caligirlUCR
05-01-2012, 07:30 PM
I highly doubt that restricting where in the festival you can drink will do anything to help with the number of alcoghol related arrests. People who want to drink - will find a way. They will sneak it in or go to those designated areas - But the people who are only casually drinking will probably not go to the designated areas and thus their profts will go wayyyy down. I am more curious what the arrests "relating to alcohol" actually break down to mean. Was it DUI's? Drunk in public?
...an interestings fact, if you all remember, four years ago you were not allowed to drink in the camps. I'm in hopes that they do not try to re-instate that rule. I believe that most of the problems "started there", so to speak.
People will still drink, but not out in the open link the last three years. I did notice a lot of excesses this year, more than in the past. Time will tell.
gaypalmsprings
05-02-2012, 05:17 AM
I saw a lot of people with flasks. Perhaps they don't search Stagecoach attendees as thoroughly as Coachella. If they did away with lawn chairs and made everyone stand or use blankets, it would cut down on people sneaking in alcohol. What they lose from selling beer, they could gain from selling more tickets.
lakid07
05-02-2012, 06:26 AM
How did 3 dudes fit in a porta potty with a girl??????? I could barley turn around in the thing!
frenchie
05-02-2012, 07:03 AM
I heard that the search coming from the general entrance and camp grounds were much more lax than the ADA entrance. Some people walked right in with flasks, bicycles, coolers, etc. which were all contraband. I really hope they don't do away with chairs and blankets because that's not the type fo event I'm looking for. I want a seat, even if it's a lawnchair a mile away. It will be interesting to see how the event evolves over the years.
Raquellita
05-02-2012, 07:37 AM
How did 3 dudes fit in a porta potty with a girl??????? I could barley turn around in the thing!
OMG, you took the words right out of my keyboard! Not trying to be funny, because this is a terrible thing that happened, but it's true that they are so small.
sandholic
05-02-2012, 08:20 AM
I heard that the attack happened in one of the handicap accessible porta pottys.
Raquellita
05-02-2012, 08:35 AM
I heard that the attack happened in one of the handicap accessible porta pottys.
Ahhh Hope she wasn't really handicapped, that would be even worse. Poor thing.
xuclarockerx
05-02-2012, 04:06 PM
I really hope they don't do away with chairs and blankets because that's not the type fo event I'm looking for. I want a seat, even if it's a lawnchair a mile away.
I don't think they will do away with the chairs & blankets, too many people would be upset by that. The beer-anywhere policy inside the venue is also very popular with the Stagecoach demographic but I think there is a real possibility that may be altered at least somewhat for next year. There were almost 180 arrests this year, significantly more than the previous two weekends where beer drinking is restricted to designated areas.
If they implemented designated drinking areas at Stagecoach I'd imagine there would be much protest, but ultimately I don't think it would be enough to stop everyone from going. I hope not, anyway.
frenchie
05-02-2012, 04:15 PM
I might get shunned for this, but I wouldn't mind having a specific drinking area for Stagecoach. Rather than all throughout the grounds... There was much less of a problem this year with random drunk strangers stumbling all over your stuff while trying to find their way back to their blanket in the middle of the crowd. The standing room only area really helped prevent that, I think.
KevinB
05-02-2012, 06:56 PM
I might get shunned for this, but I wouldn't mind having a specific drinking area for Stagecoach. Rather than all throughout the grounds... There was much less of a problem this year with random drunk strangers stumbling all over your stuff while trying to find their way back to their blanket in the middle of the crowd. The standing room only area really helped prevent that, I think.
Yeah, I really enjoyed not having to chose between squeezing in next to someone who had been camped out all day and standing in the back. Us drunks in the front held each other up!
I don't think they will do away with the chairs & blankets, too many people would be upset by that. The beer-anywhere policy inside the venue is also very popular with the Stagecoach demographic but I think there is a real possibility that may be altered at least somewhat for next year. There were almost 180 arrests this year, significantly more than the previous two weekends where beer drinking is restricted to designated areas.
If they implemented designated drinking areas at Stagecoach I'd imagine there would be much protest, but ultimately I don't think it would be enough to stop everyone from going. I hope not, anyway.
Where did you get the numbers of arrest at?
Where did you get the numbers of arrest at?
Read the first post.
enother
05-10-2012, 01:36 AM
I don't think they will do away with the chairs & blankets, too many people would be upset by that. The beer-anywhere policy inside the venue is also very popular with the Stagecoach demographic but I think there is a real possibility that may be altered at least somewhat for next year. There were almost 180 arrests this year, significantly more than the previous two weekends where beer drinking is restricted to designated areas.
If they implemented designated drinking areas at Stagecoach I'd imagine there would be much protest, but ultimately I don't think it would be enough to stop everyone from going. I hope not, anyway.
Where did you get the numbers of arrest at?
Raquellita
05-10-2012, 06:38 AM
Read the first post.
Yeah, what he said!
Cooter
05-10-2012, 07:08 AM
Where did you get the numbers of arrest at?
it was mentioned in the local paper out there.
sandholic
05-10-2012, 07:38 AM
This is from the KPCC 89.3 Website
Indio police made nearly 60 arrests during Friday’s opening night. About 120 more people were arrested Saturday and Sunday. Guitron says the majority had something to do with booze.
Arrest info from first post.
Tee-Roy
05-10-2012, 01:24 PM
here is what i found lurking the web
http://mycoachella.com/tag/stagecoach-2012/
and
http://palmdesert.patch.com/articles/stagecoach-concludes-with-over-170-arrested
Chevgirl357
05-10-2012, 03:12 PM
it really is crazy how different the vibes of the crowd are between the two fests, alcohol consumption being the main contributor.
alcohol makes people angry.
vs.
weed, shrooms, acid, molly, ecstasy, etc. make people happy.
You know what's funny about this, there were police officers who were talking to my co-worker and told her that the people at Stagecoach are a breeze in comparison with the folks at Coachella. I don't have a stance one way or the other, but I do know that everybody I've ever encountered at Stagecoach has been friendly and welcoming. Besides, 180 arrests is LESS THAN 1% of the entire attendance. That's really not a horrible number.
You know what's funny about this, there were police officers who were talking to my co-worker and told her that the people at Stagecoach are a breeze in comparison with the folks at Coachella. I don't have a stance one way or the other, but I do know that everybody I've ever encountered at Stagecoach has been friendly and welcoming. Besides, 180 arrests is LESS THAN 1% of the entire attendance. That's really not a horrible number.
But look at a community of 55k people. They don't arrest 180 on a weekend in any community of the same size. I talked to the law enforcement also, and they stated that there were a lot of problem that did not end in an arrest but almost all were alcohol related. Just say'n
JNPatton
05-10-2012, 08:22 PM
But look at a community of 55k people. They don't arrest 180 on a weekend in any community of the same size. I talked to the law enforcement also, and they stated that there were a lot of problem that did not end in an arrest but almost all were alcohol related. Just say'n
When you say community do you mean like neighborhood? Hardly seems like an apples to apples comparison. Stagecoach and Coachella are parties, big, long drawn out weekend parties. I think a comparison to, say, a football match (soccer) might be more fair (A total of 3,089 English and Welsh fans were arrested at international and domestic games in 2010/11) Yes I looked that up... and that's a record low - link below if interested.
Point is, anytime you put that many people together, expect them to get rowdy AND allow alcohol (tightly controlled or not) this stuff happens. Out of those 160 arrests how many did you hear about? Or even see?
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2077932/Number-arrests-football-disorder-falls-record-low-police-forced-action-30-games.html#ixzz1uX18Hw00
When you say community do you mean like neighborhood? Hardly seems like an apples to apples comparison. Stagecoach and Coachella are parties, big, long drawn out weekend parties. I think a comparison to, say, a football match (soccer) might be more fair (A total of 3,089 English and Welsh fans were arrested at international and domestic games in 2010/11) Yes I looked that up... and that's a record low - link below if interested.
Point is, anytime you put that many people together, expect them to get rowdy AND allow alcohol (tightly controlled or not) this stuff happens. Out of those 160 arrests how many did you hear about? Or even see?
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2077932/Number-arrests-football-disorder-falls-record-low-police-forced-action-30-games.html#ixzz1uX18Hw00
Your right. I'm just pointing out that the law enforcement community will look at it in comparison to events here in this country. I personally didn't have any problems this year with anyone. But the LEOs I talked to said, the alcohol abuse is much worse that coachella (no surprise) and there was more fights and assaults that before. if you want to compare to sporting events look at an American football or baseball game. I don't think that they have ever arrested 180 at a dodger or raider game, or for that much a 3 games. I just know that
LAw enforcement community will think its a problem they need to fix. Let just hope they don't go back to the no booze in camps like 4 years ago.
camping350
05-11-2012, 09:45 AM
I hope they still allow just maybe search better I saw one rv come in with a pallet of beer. It would be nice if they weren't such slobs with all the trash on the ground as well.
JNPatton
05-11-2012, 10:37 AM
Your right. I'm just pointing out that the law enforcement community will look at it in comparison to events here in this country. I personally didn't have any problems this year with anyone. But the LEOs I talked to said, the alcohol abuse is much worse that coachella (no surprise) and there was more fights and assaults that before. if you want to compare to sporting events look at an American football or baseball game. I don't think that they have ever arrested 180 at a dodger or raider game, or for that much a 3 games. I just know that
LAw enforcement community will think its a problem they need to fix. Let just hope they don't go back to the no booze in camps like 4 years ago.
Agreed, I've never been when there were alcohol restrictions. Is that how they did it? Just no alcohol in camping at all? Thats crazy! I'd be much more likely to stay off site if so.
I hope they still allow just maybe search better I saw one rv come in with a pallet of beer. It would be nice if they weren't such slobs with all the trash on the ground as well.
I got in with way more than my allotted alcohol but they were super strict about what they found in my glove box and center console. They barely opened my coolers at all but they dug all the way to the bottom of my interior, even questioning a lugnut key I keep in the glove box...
Chevgirl357
05-11-2012, 01:28 PM
Your right. I'm just pointing out that the law enforcement community will look at it in comparison to events here in this country. I personally didn't have any problems this year with anyone. But the LEOs I talked to said, the alcohol abuse is much worse that coachella (no surprise) and there was more fights and assaults that before. if you want to compare to sporting events look at an American football or baseball game. I don't think that they have ever arrested 180 at a dodger or raider game, or for that much a 3 games. I just know that
LAw enforcement community will think its a problem they need to fix. Let just hope they don't go back to the no booze in camps like 4 years ago.
And I GUARANTEE there were far more illegal drugs at Coachella. Apples to apples.
Agreed, I've never been when there were alcohol restrictions. Is that how they did it? Just no alcohol in camping at all? Thats crazy! I'd be much more likely to stay off site if so.
I got in with way more than my allotted alcohol but they were super strict about what they found in my glove box and center console. They barely opened my coolers at all but they dug all the way to the bottom of my interior, even questioning a lugnut key I keep in the glove box...
The alcohol restrictions were ridiculous. I completely agree that I'd rather camp offsite.
And I GUARANTEE there were far more illegal drugs at Coachella. Apples to apples.
The alcohol restrictions were ridiculous. I completely agree that I'd rather camp offsite.
....unfortunatly... that may be the way the promoter will handle the sales of RV camping. Limit booze and people will, "Self Limit" demand for the onsite campsites.
Just a thought.....
Cooter
05-11-2012, 05:04 PM
And I GUARANTEE there were far more illegal drugs at Coachella. Apples to apples.
yes, but many of those illegal drugs make everyone happy and carefree. only reason they are illegal is because the government hasn't figured out how to create a version they can sell and reap the profits from, haha. no one fights while on weed, shrooms, acid, mdma, etc. cops don't care if everyone is having a good time.
Chevgirl357
05-14-2012, 12:54 PM
yes, but many of those illegal drugs make everyone happy and carefree. only reason they are illegal is because the government hasn't figured out how to create a version they can sell and reap the profits from, haha. no one fights while on weed, shrooms, acid, mdma, etc. cops don't care if everyone is having a good time.
Acid is a HIGHLY volatile drug and the user can not determine the reaction they will have. Also, with the exception of weed, ONE try of any of the afore mentioned substances CAN kill you. Which is why I've never touched them. And I don't mean overdose, I mean mere consumption, as you can't predict the reaction your body will have. They are illegal for a VERY good reason, and I hope it stays that way. Weed of course being the only exception, and I actually dont believe that legalizing that would be a step in the right direction, but that's a totally different debate.
Cooter
05-14-2012, 01:28 PM
mushrooms themselves have never killed anyone. neither has lsd. a person going crazy on them and doing something idiotic can. but that is true with prescription drugs, too, or a myriad other substances available over the counter. kids are drinking hand sanitizer these days or snorting "bath salts". show me the amount of people who die from drugs like the ones i mentioned in the previous post compared to those that die from alcohol or prescription drugs. bet you there is a huuuuuuge disparity.
it is not the ecstasy that kills people for the most part, it is not drinking enough water so your body overheats, or drinking too much and throwing your body chemistry out of whack. i mean, they use it in therapy for people. in a medical setting. sure there is a minority who may have an underlying medical condition that can cause an issue.
i would much rather have weed legal than have alcohol legal. just think, if alcohol was a completely new substance there is no way it would ever be legalized these days, yet here it is available in every store and every home for the taking. it has had a far more negative impact on society than weed ever will.
Not all alcohol is legal:eek::eek::eek:
As long as you have the money, you can get anything legal or illegal you want. At Stagecoach, Coachella, your neighborhood street corner etc...
You would have to be blind not to see people at Coachella drinking or people at Stagecoach doing drugs, it's an equal opportunity party on all fronts.
I was reading an article that Goldenvoice holds 12 step meetings behind the velvet ropes at the festivals and I have seen threads here looking for the same.
To each his own.
LuvMyPBR
05-15-2012, 09:41 AM
In my opinion i think that they should put some alcohol restrictions into affect, but nothing to ridiculous. This might also help with how many people go to the event and how fast the tickets sell out as well.
Cooter
05-15-2012, 09:54 AM
I was reading an article that Goldenvoice holds 12 step meetings behind the velvet ropes at the festivals and I have seen threads here looking for the same.
To each his own.
goldenvoice does one backstage for bands/people working the fest and there is also a person on the coachella message board who puts one together for people attending the fest.
Chevgirl357
05-15-2012, 10:32 AM
In my opinion i think that they should put some alcohol restrictions into affect, but nothing to ridiculous. This might also help with how many people go to the event and how fast the tickets sell out as well.
Perhaps regulations on underage drinkers, but I don't think Goldenvoice is looking to NOT sell out tickets or have less people.
annie
05-15-2012, 10:43 AM
Perhaps regulations on underage drinkers, but I don't think Goldenvoice is looking to NOT sell out tickets or have less people.
I agree on the the underage drinking thing - but i'm sure its pretty difficult to manage so many people.
I don't think they would ban alcohol in the camping areas again though because everyone is so used to it now that all of those people would stop doing the onsite camping thing - regulating alcohol more would make more sense financially for goldenvoice than eliminating it all together
Raquellita
05-15-2012, 01:42 PM
At least there are more people that can behave than there are that cannot behave.
I on the other hand can behave because when I drink, I become SOMEBODY!!!Haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh0OyWg8rV4
ant8er
05-15-2012, 09:56 PM
100 bucks says the arrest numbers were inflated by the number of kids getting busted with fake IDs. Happened to my cousin. He went to Coachella and used his fake ID all weekend without a hitch. Goes to Stagecoach, and his fake ID gets spotted immediately. While he was being booked he confessed to the cop that he used his fake ID all weekend for Coachella, and that he was shocked that they would scrutinize his ID at SC2012 after going 3 days without a hitch the week before. Cop's response: They were looking at the bigger picture. So many illegal drugs were used in Coachella that as long as you didn't cause ANY trouble, you could literally blaze up in public and not even get a ticket. Underage drinking was the LEAST of their concern. However, since Stagecoach didn't have as many illegal drugs, the cops were now focused on underage drinking. Easy arrests there without the fear of inciting a mob.
My cousin was released after 90 minutes, but he has a court date. Technically, that's an arrest. I'll bet you that those 180-some arrests are inflated numbers from all the harmless fake-IDs they busted.
Raquellita
05-16-2012, 06:27 AM
100 bucks says the arrest numbers were inflated by the number of kids getting busted with fake IDs. I'll bet you that those 180-some arrests are inflated numbers from all the harmless fake-IDs they busted.
A hundred bucks huh? Hmmmmmm That could work for the deposit on the layaway for next year. :D
KUZN EDY
05-16-2012, 07:51 AM
And minor in possesions... I saw two girls getting tickets from Indio PD right in the center isle on saturday around noon, saw them about an hour later at their campsite and asked what the tickets were for... MIP. If people looked too young to be holding a beer im sure they were asked for their ID's.
Chevgirl357
05-16-2012, 08:08 AM
And minor in possesions... I saw two girls getting tickets from Indio PD right in the center isle on saturday around noon, saw them about an hour later at their campsite and asked what the tickets were for... MIP. If people looked too young to be holding a beer im sure they were asked for their ID's.
Yeah, we saw some people at the campsite few down from ours getting the same thing, MIP. I'm sure those make up a good majority of the arrests. And again, the arrests are still LESS THAN 1% of the entire population. Those are really low numbers.
Yeah, we saw some people at the campsite few down from ours getting the same thing, MIP. I'm sure those make up a good majority of the arrests. And again, the arrests are still LESS THAN 1% of the entire population. Those are really low numbers.
A new group of 1%ers. Does that make the rest of us 99%ers? :confused: We were camping and some were in tents.
"Occupy Stagecoach" :cool:
jlrapp8
05-16-2012, 09:10 AM
And minor in possesions... I saw two girls getting tickets from Indio PD right in the center isle on saturday around noon, saw them about an hour later at their campsite and asked what the tickets were for... MIP. If people looked too young to be holding a beer im sure they were asked for their ID's.
i saw at least 3 rv's in elderado 2 that were kicked out for MIP's. 2 of them got kicked out before concert even started. People just need to be smart. we can all drink and have a good time. if you know alcohol makes you angry than dont gett smashed cuz your going to run into some problems. and minors if your going to be drinking do it on the DL i saw so many that looked questionable walking around drinking. just be smart.
jlrapp8
05-16-2012, 09:12 AM
Yeah, we saw some people at the campsite few down from ours getting the same thing, MIP. I'm sure those make up a good majority of the arrests. And again, the arrests are still LESS THAN 1% of the entire population. Those are really low numbers.
your right 1% isnt bad. i bet half of the 180 people where MIP's or just stupid stuff. so it really isnt to bad.
jlrapp8
05-16-2012, 09:26 AM
A 17-year old girl told police she was inside a portable bathroom on the festival grounds Friday when 3 men forced their way inside and assaulted her. Indio police spokesman Ben Guitron says the men fled before they could be identified. Detectives are counting on tips from the public.
I heard of at least 5 different cases where someone was sexually assaulted that weekend. After the case of the security guard last year, every girl in our campsite was not aloud to go outside of campsite by themselves. regardless if alcohol is being consumed or not people need to be smart. it is never safe to go out alone especially a female. I feel horrible for the people that got assaulted, but people need to be smart. when there's 50k people around you need to be safe.
Cooter
05-16-2012, 09:47 AM
a ticket for minor in possession is different than an arrest.
jlrapp8
05-16-2012, 09:54 AM
a ticket for minor in possession is different than an arrest.
yes i am aware of this. you can also be arrested but never taken to the station. you can be cited and released, but can still be considered an arrest.
a ticket for minor in possession is different than an arrest.
Just a note: The law enforcement folks i talk with on sunday, stated most of the arrest were assult related. Their quote, "Too much drinking and fighting"
jlrapp8
05-16-2012, 09:57 AM
Just a note: The law enforcement folks i talk with on sunday, stated most of the arrest were assult related. Their quote, "Too much drinking and fighting"
agreed people dont know the limits. some people drink way to much and think they need to fight.
ant8er
05-16-2012, 11:31 AM
A hundred bucks huh? Hmmmmmm That could work for the deposit on the layaway for next year. :D
Monopoly bucks ;)
ant8er
05-16-2012, 11:39 AM
i saw at least 3 rv's in elderado 2 that were kicked out for MIP's. 2 of them got kicked out before concert even started. People just need to be smart. we can all drink and have a good time. if you know alcohol makes you angry than dont gett smashed cuz your going to run into some problems. and minors if your going to be drinking do it on the DL i saw so many that looked questionable walking around drinking. just be smart.
WOW! I saw something in that little "Welcome" booklet that came with our passes that MIP would result in loss of festival passes and ejection... I didn't think that GV or Indio PD would actually do that. Sure, give them a citation, but flat out ejection? Again, WOW!
That must have REALLY SUCKED to get kicked out before the concert. Must've been a LOOOOOONG weekend for them.
jlrapp8
05-16-2012, 11:55 AM
WOW! I saw something in that little "Welcome" booklet that came with our passes that MIP would result in loss of festival passes and ejection... I didn't think that GV or Indio PD would actually do that. Sure, give them a citation, but flat out ejection? Again, WOW!
That must have REALLY SUCKED to get kicked out before the concert. Must've been a LOOOOOONG weekend for them.
oh ya. if a couple were walking around probably just get a citation. but if there's a whole group of them drinking at one spot they got the boot. staff said this year was the most they had ever kicked people out.
We have all tried to sneak alcohol drinks before we turned 21.
But, if word gets out that Stagecoach is serious about catching and kicking out underage drinkers that would make people think twice about trying to do it.
I didn't have the proper ID wristband on Saturday and they wouldn't serve me. They told me they got busted and couldn't no matter how old I am.
Raquellita
05-16-2012, 12:46 PM
WOW! I saw something in that little "Welcome" booklet that came with our passes that MIP would result in loss of festival passes and ejection... I didn't think that GV or Indio PD would actually do that. Sure, give them a citation, but flat out ejection? Again, WOW!
That must have REALLY SUCKED to get kicked out before the concert. Must've been a LOOOOOONG weekend for them.
Well, to be honest, I think it's a good thing. Kind of a 'live and learn' lesson. Maybe they'll think twice next time and not be so carefree about itand be more careful not to get caught.
Chevgirl357
05-16-2012, 12:51 PM
I heard of at least 5 different cases where someone was sexually assaulted that weekend. After the case of the security guard last year, every girl in our campsite was not aloud to go outside of campsite by themselves. regardless if alcohol is being consumed or not people need to be smart. it is never safe to go out alone especially a female. I feel horrible for the people that got assaulted, but people need to be smart. when there's 50k people around you need to be safe.
This is why I only went to the bathroom by myself when I was looking SUPER jacked up, no make-up, pajamas, hair a mess. Hell, I wouldn't even have touched myself!
We have all tried to sneak alcohol drinks before we turned 21.
But, if word gets out that Stagecoach is serious about catching and kicking out underage drinkers that would make people think twice about trying to do it.
I didn't have the proper ID wristband on Saturday and they wouldn't serve me. They told me they got busted and couldn't no matter how old I am.
Totally! I had the wrong ID band Saturday too and the people at the beer stand made me give the beer I already had in my hand (previous purchase) to Nick because he had his ID.
LuvMyPBR
05-16-2012, 01:33 PM
Perhaps regulations on underage drinkers, but I don't think Goldenvoice is looking to NOT sell out tickets or have less people.
I think some regulations on all will deter many people from going. I know a lot of people that bought tickets and went just to drink the whole time and party. I mean dont get me wrong Im there to party also, but i also go for the music. I think it will just weed out those people that are strictly there to drink.
Chevgirl357
05-17-2012, 08:19 AM
I think some regulations on all will deter many people from going. I know a lot of people that bought tickets and went just to drink the whole time and party. I mean dont get me wrong Im there to party also, but i also go for the music. I think it will just weed out those people that are strictly there to drink.
I'm one of the ones who go to party. I go for the atmosphere. Heck, we ALL buy our tickets before knowing what artists will play. That says that MOST buy it for the weekend experience and NOT the artists. Sure, that's an added bonus, but since I only see the performer from a screen, it could be a video of them for all I care. I'm drinking, dancing, and having fun with my friends.
Raquellita
05-17-2012, 09:02 AM
I'm one of the ones who go to party. I go for the atmosphere. Heck, we ALL buy our tickets before knowing what artists will play. That says that MOST buy it for the weekend experience and NOT the artists. Sure, that's an added bonus, but since I only see the performer from a screen, it could be a video of them for all I care. I'm drinking, dancing, and having fun with my friends.
I go for both. However, I will go regardless of who's playing. I do like to see the actual performer on stage though. Even if they are only the size of a pea from where we are. But at least I see the real person. I'm weird that way.
JNPatton
05-18-2012, 09:23 AM
I'm one of the ones who go to party. I go for the atmosphere. Heck, we ALL buy our tickets before knowing what artists will play. That says that MOST buy it for the weekend experience and NOT the artists. Sure, that's an added bonus, but since I only see the performer from a screen, it could be a video of them for all I care. I'm drinking, dancing, and having fun with my friends.
^^^Yup.
bluegrass lover
05-18-2012, 08:13 PM
I'm one of the ones who go to party. I go for the atmosphere. Heck, we ALL buy our tickets before knowing what artists will play. That says that MOST buy it for the weekend experience and NOT the artists. Sure, that's an added bonus, but since I only see the performer from a screen, it could be a video of them for all I care. I'm drinking, dancing, and having fun with my friends.
Hi everyone! Just wanted you all to know I'm still around. I don't say much but, I love to read the threads! I go for the party, the dancing, the music, the people and the friends I met. I LOVE STAGECOACH!! I will never miss another Stagecoach! I don't care who the artists are because I know that whoever is performing will put on a great show! To buy my tickets for Stagecoach 2013 I will take the day off because I can't buy them on my computor at work. I didn't get a chance to party with none of you guys but, watch out next year. Does anyone know how many days we have to wait? Should we start counting now? I CAN'T WAIT!!!
I go for the music. But, I gotta say that the people watching is AMAZING.