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Old 09-13-2018, 02:54 PM   #25
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Re: PSA: Band and Taper mic stands

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Originally Posted by greppson View Post
You just bring it in. Clear and polite that it is audio recording gear, which is allowed by the band. Usually they have to have security "check" to make sure it is indeed allowed. Most places know already or will get it cleared up within 2 minutes. Quick search of the bag and then you are in.
Oh how I wish this were true on the west coast. Hollywood was the best.

3 different security gates, 8 different security people, 4 different "supervisors."

First gate:
Wait in line and then...

Summarizing...

Supervisor: you ain't bringing none of that up in here
Me: it's actually audio recording which should be allowed today. I completely understand your normal policies. The band, however, allows it.
Not today they don't.
It has been allowed at every show including ones at this venue the last 3 times.
Not today.
It actually states that it is allowed on the ticket.
Doesn't matter. Not here it's not.
Well, it's actually on the ticket here. *shows ticket*
That's not for this place. I'm in charge here and I said no.
Would you mind calling someone to verify?
I'm not calling nobody. I'm the supervisor.
Would you mind checking with your supervisor?
Not going to happen. I'm telling you no. You can leave it over there outside.
I understand that standard policy is no, but it is allowed today. If you wouldn't mind calling your security director or someone with the band I'm sure they can clear this up.
Stop it.
Excuse me?
You keep trying to trick me into letting you in. It's not happening.
No, I'm simply asking if you wouldn't mind checking with someone else who can provide more information.
You're not listening. I am the supervisor. This is my area. I'm telling you no. You can leave.

She actually stopped two other security personnel who overheard and were trying to help and actually radio in for information. She told them they could not call and check anyone because she said so. She then had someone escort me out.

Gate 2:
Wait in line and then...

Denied. Why? Because security egomaniac from gate 1 called ahead on the radio to describe me and tell them not to let me in. They also refused to check with anyone.

Gate 3:
Wait in line and then...

Finally met two nice supervisors that called ahead to the band, verified in about 2 minutes that everything was allowed. They apologized for the wait and trouble and in I went. All in all about a 45 minute delay in getting in.

Oh what a hassle free hobby this is lol
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