The Daily Dot
Woman walks up to local artist at bar, asks to sing. When he tells her no, she …
A musician posted a video in which a woman can be seen pushing her way to the front to sing with him. Here's how he responded and why.
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Musician's Viral Frustration: When Audience Etiquette Goes Wrong
A recent viral video featuring musician Aaron W. Evans has sparked a widespread discussion on audience etiquette during live performances. The footage, captured by Evans himself, shows a woman approaching him mid-song, attempting to sing into his microphone, and then leaning against his arm while dancing on his loop station. Evans, visibly uncomfortable, can be seen shaking his head in response to the woman's actions. In the video, he highlights the presence of over £2000 worth of equipment around him, emphasizing the potential for damage and the importance of respecting a performer's space. The incident underscores a common challenge faced by artists: maintaining professional boundaries while engaging with an enthusiastic audience. Evans's decision to film all his gigs proved crucial in documenting the encounter, allowing him to share his experience and advocate for greater respect for musicians and their equipment.
Newsweek
Woman tries to crash musician's set, he's forced to take desperate measures
Aaron Evans said there was "no indication" that things would escalate the way that they did when he started playing the song.
