Ray La......who cares

[helixer]

I have poser pit access sometimes (but did not for Ray) and I'll tell you this: When there's dance tunes, the ones who wanna dance will and do dance. Just like outside the pit.
  But in all seriousness, the guy rubbed me wrong. Every single musician who ever gets up there is positive and psyched to be in Telluride and usually rises to the occasion. His music- whether you like it or not, was not dance music for most listeners.
  Not only that, many were sitting down because they wanted to listen because most had not heard of him. Personally, I hope they bring him back, and at the same time slot because that's when our crew will finally get a break to go back to camp and make drinks!
  Ironically, if Mr Snooty had allowed us to hear him on KOTO, we'd have STAYED at camp, blended up some drinks and done something more important, like blended up a second batch. We were miffed that we rushed over for THAT!

 Listening to: silence

[Capt. Telluride]

I didn't hear that comment at the tarp. I did hear his set though. Didn't impress me. He's no Jason Isbell

Maybe he just needs some of that "lovey dovey, huggy kissy, best friend bullshit." 

 Listening to: Elvis Costello - King Of America TBGF 6/19/09

[jsrud]

In my opinion, Ray was boring wneh I saw him in Boston a couple weeks ago and he was boring in Telluride. A waste of a valuable piece of Sunday evening shelf space.

[Bevin]

Ray violated Kamp Duktape's only rule:  "Don't be a douche."

The dickhead never even said "hello" or "nice to be here" or "thanks for listening;" nothing.  The only thing he had to say was insulting.  

I'lll never buy a CD of his again and I'll never attend a concert of his anywhere.  

Ray Lamontagne joins Ryan Adams as one of the biggest jerks to ever play Telluride Bluegrass.  

[skyrunner]

I did NOT travel over 1000 miles to hear that s#$t! He was one of the ONLY performers that I walked out on. I was extremely disappointed with his performance would not care if i ever saw him perform again anywhere.  I try not to be a negative person on the forum, but that guy STUNK! I am glad to know I am not alone with having the feeling of utter disappointment and disgust with Ray's performance.     

[thinktoomuch]

Dang you guys are really upset at this.  I thought it was pretty comical how he said those things. I know I resembled something from the walking dead by Sunday evening and I appreciate the "beautifully strung out" comment as I hope I pull it off pretty well.
Now the guy is talented, but his songs were quite slow and not really of the stand up and jam variety so he really has no ground to be upset for the lack of dancing.  Still neat to see him and hear that voice live.  Different strokes for different folks ya know?

[Pirate Looks at --]

Wow! glad I missed it!

[EdBarleycorn]

I was standing just behind the poser pit to the left (if facing stage).  To me, it wasn't just what he said, but also how he said it (and in the case of the poser pit comment there was also a gesture towards the pit people).  It came across as mean spirited.  Or just plain rude.  I don't know if that is what he intended or not, but it certainly left me disappointed.

 However, I differ from many of the posters above in that I thought his performance was pretty good.  But I'm certainly not going to rush out to see a show of his given the way he treats his audience.

[completejohn]

By the time a musician becomes a "headliner", he justifiably expects his biggest fans up front.  Festivals don't work like that.

Someone on my tarp who didn't quite hear the comment asked, "do you think he's coming back for an encore?"  I told them "no, he's not coming back EVER!"

[Tracy]

I have poser pit access sometimes (but did not for Ray) and I'll tell you this: When there's dance tunes, the ones who wanna dance will and do dance. Just like outside the pit.
  But in all seriousness, the guy rubbed me wrong. Every single musician who ever gets up there is positive and psyched to be in Telluride and usually rises to the occasion. His music- whether you like it or not, was not dance music for most listeners.
  Not only that, many were sitting down because they wanted to listen because most had not heard of him. Personally, I hope they bring him back, and at the same time slot because that's when our crew will finally get a break to go back to camp and make drinks!
  Ironically, if Mr Snooty had allowed us to hear him on KOTO, we'd have STAYED at camp, blended up some drinks and done something more important, like blended up a second batch. We were miffed that we rushed over for THAT!

Hear, hear! 

 Listening to: Jenny Anne Mannan - Saints And Sinners album

[landshark]

I think its called shock jock. I knew a guy named Chuck and he would say things to grab attention and debate......any attention is good..

I just have to remain open minded and not sweep someone under the rug just because he made an abrasive remark..eccentrics run deep in the Arts and I think this alone is a fascinating subject.

[thinktoomuch]

I think its called shock jock. I knew a guy named Chuck and he would say things to grab attention and debate......any attention is good..

I just have to remain open minded and not sweep someone under the rug just because he made an abrasive remark..eccentrics run deep in the Arts and I think this alone is a fascinating subject.

Well said....

[AlohaGirl]

I really like Ray and his music. A lot. I thought his set was great and wanted more. Than i heard the comment. I wasnt sure if i heard it right and asked others around me. They had tuned him out long before and were not paying attention. Then a Telluride local explained to me Ray was referring to the poser pit. It made me feel slightly better...since i thought he disparaged the whole crowd.

I still like his music...but will never forget that sting of negativity at the end of his set as he barged off the stage.

[landshark]

Well in his defense I must say I did hear some negativness towards him during his set and I always feel compelled to sush folks when they do that. This may have been aN action from a reaction

Some folks don't realize that while we listen to them, they listen to us for feed back. I was raised to be quiet and attentive when someone is laying all out in front of you and it is polite to just not say anything if you are not pleased. It takes courage no matter who you are to step on stage.

 

[IMHBTR]

After 30 plus years of live shows, I can
name numerous performances where the artist
either walked off stage, gave a crappy performance(Dead-numerous times),
made rude remarks, etc., etc. While I would appreciate artists
kiss my ass and play their very best at all times, that ain't
reality. Ray is on the stage because many people
believe he has talent. He has sales/fans to back this up.
Ray didn't give the TBF crowd the warm fuzzy they expect but it
doesn't  mean he is not incredibly talented. I bet his career
continues with or without the TBF forum. I found the comments funny
I found his show to be great. Thanks TBF.