Legendary singer-songwriter Van Morrison has banned fans from drinking alcohol at his concerts in England. But some concert halls are loosening up -- and allowing audience members to bring glasses of wine to their seats. In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we hear from both sides and take your calls.
Booze: Music's Friend or Foe?
In another edition of Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate the role of alcohol in live music. Some venues are allowing audience members to bring glasses of wine into once-dry concert halls. But Van Morrison has banned alcohol consumption from his concerts in England. Joining us to weigh in is Limor Tomer, ...
Damien Jurado
Seattle's Damien Jurado cut his teeth on punk and hardcore as a small-town teenager, then evolved into an introspective, no-frills songwriter in the style of Elliott Smith or Nick Drake. He joins us to talk about his new full-length album, "Caught in the Trees."
Damien Jurado performs tonight (Sept. 30) ...
Damien Jurado performs tonight (Sept. 30) ...
Banning Alcohol at Concerts
So Van Morrison has banned booze at his UK concerts. The idea of banning alcohol at a concert makes about as much sense as banning beer at the ballpark. Look, no one wants to have to deal with drunken audience members – not the musicians, not the hall owners, and ...
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