However, before I talk about what passion, energy, and sincerity Lake Street Dive brought to the stage, I’d like to take a second to step up on my soap box. To the majority of the “fans” that my photographer and I interacted with: Why did you buy that ticket? Because it was sold out? Because you could afford it? To tell people you were there? For the Instagram post?

Because you certainly weren’t there to enjoy the music. Beyond being INCREDIBLY rude to my photographer (incidents like people attempting to either block her from getting to where she needed to be, completely or partially blocking shots, or in one case loudly stating, “Yea, well, she better fucking move”), and just generally being absolutely lifeless in the face of four of the most talented musicians to play at Variety Playhouse, you made the choice to come in, sit down, and watch a show. And missed every opportunity to be part of an experience. I hope you don’t make that mistake again.