Graycap23 said:

its not a matter of falling off..its a continued pattern...some shows are great and some are horrible...you just never know what to expect.

Yeah, but it is a pattern that developed later in her career, because I saw her countless times and always ranked her shows as some of the best I'd experienced. And I am VERY critical when it comes to concerts. So, this drop off has come as a shock to me.

I didn't see any of her cd's at the show.

I would hope her sexuality would have absolutely nothing to do with them performing with her. That would be insane!

And wow, I haven't read many interviews but the few I read seemed pretty positive. That's too bad.

She was part of the Montrex Jazz fest here in ATL last year and did a free set. If i'm not mistaken it was almost identical to the one I paid for...except she was much nicer for the free gig. LoL

I just wonder if she is going thru something mentally, like a depression.
You just never know.

I'm not pissed like other folks. I do feel like my money was wasted (and money DOES matter 2nite 4 me~LoL) but I'm not mad. I just hope the sista is okay and will work whatever out so she can get back to the positive thang.

Ah well... We're only human after all... (anyone here like Level 42? LoL)

sosgemini said:

Yeah, but it is a pattern that developed later in her career, because I saw her countless times and always ranked her shows as some of the best I'd experienced. And I am VERY critical when it comes to concerts. So, this drop off has come as a shock to me.

This thread is making me wacko


*Yes, that show does sound like it was horrible all around. I can't make excuses for her throwing water on folks Maybe she's got some shit going on, I'm hoping it'll clear up before she hits the Bay

*calling MeShell a man is just dumb - who gives a fuck if you're attracted to her or not? It's just overwhelmingly stupid...

*I've seen her live about 4 times over several years & I've never been disappointed. Yes, anyone can have a bad show. In fact her last show she was late to the stage & played for what seemed like less than an hour but she STILL kicked my ass...

*I have yet to see her live where she didn't play at least 80% NEW MATERIAL - get used to it, it's always good anyway so wtf are you really complaining about? Go put on the record this is what she does, tries out the new shit...

*I'm hoping things will go well @ the SF show & if not, hey, it's not the end of the world. She's an amazing artist & I for one will always support her.

*the flash photography shit is very real for her - she's epileptic!!!

bellanoche said:

countless? good for you...that means you've missed the erratic behavior in years past. but ive been reading and hearing about her behavior since before bitter and experienced it myself during her pocketbook tour. she mumbled, never looked up and looked as if she were high as a kite the entire time.

but...thats life. i still have and still will go see her.

Thank U Sosgemini.

CalhounSq, I really didn't have any prob with her performing new music. NOt at all! Most of us are NOT complaining about that. We were disrespected and that ain't cool. She is my girl and she is "family." And when family does something not cool we call them out on it, we voice our hurt and then we hug and make up. LoL

I think folks are just trying to get over their hurt. And I know it seems strange that people would be hurt by this but I mean people really connect to music and musicians.

I'm done with it though. She's cool by me and it's all good. I can't say when I'd be willing to pay and see her again but I'll continue to support her musical efforts.

Q: I notice that in your tour programme, you request that no photographs to be taken. What is your concern about photographs?

A: There are a few factors behind this request. The first consideration is that even though cameras have evolved to the extent that one can take photos without flashes going off, not everyone knows how to do this. I can think of a couple of concerts so far on this tour where, after all the pains we have taken to create an intimate and dramatic beginning, with just myself and a harp and a couple of other musicians, the lights flashing from the audience were like a fireworks display. Not only did it interrupt the mood I was trying to set for the song, I received numerous complaints from other audience members that they too found it disruptive.

Historically, it has also been the case in some theatrical productions – depending on what they are – that flashes can disrupt the concentration of the performers and cause them to forget lines. Then, too, there can be safety issues. I have been advised that this is still the case, although it is less of a concern for me personally from a safety standpoint.

Then there is the slightly thornier issue of taking photos of someone where permission has not been sought, or where the subject has explicitly asked that his or her photo not be taken, sometimes for religious, privacy or other reasons.

Additionally, now that we have entered the digital world, where photos are no longer kept in check as a result of the limitations of their format (analogue rather than digital), it is a fact that photos that would in the past have been kept for a photographer’s private collection are now peddled for public consumption. This, finally, can lead to the “pursuit” of well-known people.

As most of you know by know, I do not support or encourage the cult of celebrity. I believe that these concerts are a special time for us to spend together, unencumbered by the distracting process of physically capturing the moment. Rather, they are a time to focus our minds and hearts on the unique and personal experience of what we are sharing. I would say that this applies towhen I am signing autographs as well. For a person who has a public dimension to her career, constantly being photographed without permission can lead into a world where people start feeling that they “own” you as a performer, and have “rights” to you, including taking your picture whenever they wish. The far end of this scale is ‘stalking’

That said, we have not wanted to get heavy-handed with people who attend the concert. We decided therefore to simply place a courteous request in the programme so that the audience would be acquainted with my wishes and there would be no confusion. I hope there will be respect for my request. ~ LM

CalhounSq said:

im gonna agree with your post but i won't dismiss folks negative reactions from her show...its part of the healing process. if the show sucked, the show sucked and they have the right to be pissy.