RTP-area local music and culture

[John Iwaniszek <not AT hotmail.com>]

grady wrote:

> Hmm. Near as I can tell, the only people who ever mention the 
> dancing/non-dancing bullshit are people who're trying to get a rise out 
> of people.
> 
> I don't travel much, and when I do I sure as shit don't go to indie-rock 
> shows, but I would like to know how exactly people supposedly dance in 
> other cities to alla this weird arrhythmic and/or plodding and/or too 
> fast and/or just generally not designed to be dance music indie-rock 
> music we're talking about.
> 
> I mean, if all we're missing out on is the continued weird dominance of 
> the pogo as a dance-step, then I'm perfectly happy to live without it, 
> thanks. I did my time in the late-80s and early-90s and my knees get 
> sore enough just standing still, these days.
> 
> In any case, at root it's none of anybody's fucking business whether I'm 
> able to enjoy music more or less if I'm moving or standing still, and 
> I've always been more than a little mystified as to why anybody would 
> care how much fun I'm having at a show in the first place.
> 
> People who know me know that I'm actually slightly *more* likely to 
> stupidly attempt to "dance" at indie-rock than many of my peers, and if 
> I fail at the attempt more often than not, then all I have to say is 
> this: Send More Good Drummers!
> 
> xox
> 
> Ross
> 
> clo AT nc.rr.com wrote:
>> I was shooting for over-the-top, to be provocative and hopefully rile
>> somebody into posting a real response (this postit board can be a
>> little dry), so please, nobody get yer panties in a wad over it.   I'm
>> not retracting my rant, but I've got to admit I was being dramatic with
>> it for effect.   If I traunced upon the delicate sensibilities of any
>> alt.chappy posters I appologize.   Goddamnit!  I'm too good!!
>>    But seriously - what's the deal with the dancing or not dancing at
>> shows thing?   I've heard this complaint over and over again.    To
>> people on the periphery of the music scene it seems to typify what they
>> don't like about going to local shows.    It's kind of a strange thing
>> to fixate on, don't ya think?   Am I crazy or has anyone else heard
>> this criticism?   Just curious.
>> 
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>> 
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