I spend my time and money to get dressed up and go to a show to hear the music, and sometimes the message behind it if there is one, not to listen to the performer rant about their social or political views, etc. instead of playing several more songs. If I want to know what their opinions are on subjects not covered in their lyrics then I would much rather read about it on their website, social media or in interviews, etc.. The exception to that is if they are an anarcho-punk or other socially conscious, etc. type of band… but even they better keep it brief, play more songs, and express it more with their lyrics instead. Otherwise, regardless of what type of band they are, if their ranting continues at too many shows in a row then that’s it for me, I don’t bother to go see them anymore.

And if I don’t like or agree with their views that doesn’t necessarily mean that I won’t go see them play anymore, as long as they keep that chatter to a minimum, play plenty of songs that I actually want to hear, and play plenty of them. But if their shows are too inundated with speeches, like it’s a fuckin’ rally or something, and especially if I don”t agree with their views, then I’m out. However, even then that doesn’t necessarily mean that I won’t still listen to their music at home, in the car, at parties, etc. or that I will stop wearing their t-shirts, patches and pins and such. per se… as again; I’m mostly in to the music, and the lyrics too as long as they don’t perturb me. So ultimately it’s really just a case-by-case scenario for me.

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