Fans flood Radiohead with frustration after Virginia concert

May 15, 2008 2:33 p.m. by John Bohannon

Radiohead's sold-out concert at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA caused a ruckus among fans widespread throughout the blogosphere and internet message boards. Flood-like conditions in the D.C. area caused many fans inconvenience along the roads with heavy traffic and road closures throughout the area. Many fans were extremely late or unable to make the show because of these conditions, and it seems that neither Radiohead nor the Nissan Pavilion did anything to help the cause. One regional fan claimed on his blog: "Radiohead @ Nissan: You Both Suck."

Radiohead's website offered the following condolences: "Due to Sunday night's torrential rain storm and consequential multiple road closures, many fans were unable to reach the Nissan Pavilion. While acknowledging a lack of control over the ensuing flooding and detours, the members of Radiohead are nevertheless disappointed regarding this turn of events. For further inquiries, ticket holders who didn't get in are urged to contact: customerservice@nissanpavilion.com."

Too little, too late wouldn't you say? Let's leave it up to the multi-million dollar corporation to take care of the tickets, I'm sure that will turn out beautifully. [Billboard]

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13 Responses

May 15, 2008 at 3:18 p.m.

Bobby

WTF? How is Radiohead or the venue responsible for a "torrential rain storm"? You take the cake for dumbest music article of the day.

May 15, 2008 at 3:22 p.m.

daba

I don't see how Radiohead's at fault either.

May 15, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.

Annie Mouse

"...neither Radiohead nor the Nissan Pavilion did anything to help the cause."

did I read that correctly? thom yorke is good, but i'm not sure he actually has magical powers. but maybe you know something i don't...

May 15, 2008 at 3:53 p.m.

pill

They could make their album available online for any price you wish to pay.. oh wait.

May 15, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

jboh

neither are responsible for mother nature - but being as "green" as they claim to be they make it so everyone had to drive 45 minutes to get to the venue - nor did they try and delay the show. - There is another show in the nearby area that people would love to go see, and seeing as there was a problem and people payed tons of money to not see a show - there is nothing happening for them, not even an effort to help them get a ticket to another nearby show. I know I wouldve been angry

May 15, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.

margaritaland

I would have been very upset as well, but it is just ridiculous to put any blame whatsoever on the band. And they are green, it is not perfect but it is a step in the right direction that should set an example for other tours of that calibre. But that's another story.

S--t happens.

May 15, 2008 at 4:41 p.m.

jboh

the people that went are more pissed at the band than I am. But for those that are out 60 or 70 bux, its completely understandable. This whole "case-by-case" effort is the worst idea possible - I just think something better could be done to compensate for the folks that couldn't make it out from the DC area. Don't you agree?

May 15, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.

margaritaland

I certainly agree on that those people should not just lose their money. But the band itself has nothing to do with it. So to even bring them into that whole mess is very silly, I think.

The matter is to be solved by the people that are producing the show.

May 15, 2008 at 5:12 p.m.

wes

It's not the band's fault OR the venue's, but especially not the band. They have absolutely no control over the situation. I'd be pissed off if this happened too, but what are they supposed to do? Go back in time and reschedule the show? Anyone who is upset with Radiohead over this is just being childish.

May 15, 2008 at 5:12 p.m.

Bobby

jboh, I don't even know where to begin. First of all, your article doesn't even address the green issue. Secondly, you say "not even an effort to help them get a ticket to another nearby show." Did you even read the Billboard article? The venue is offering free tickets to the Camden, NJ show (the closest Radiohead show), or free tickets to any show at the Pavilion. Dude, 9,000 homes lost power. Don't you think those people were a little upset? The fact that these (mostly) privileged kids are complaining about bad luck is absurd. Grow up. Sh*t does, in fact, happen.

May 15, 2008 at 5:20 p.m.

jboh

Look.I'm not going to argue with you over the fact bobby - I just feel for the people that were on the other side and didn't make it to the show. and telling me to "grow up" doesn't exactly help. Calling everyone that goes to a Radiohead show "privileged" is in fact childish on your part.

May 15, 2008 at 5:33 p.m.

jboh

Let me set the record straight here. After discussing with my editor, it is apparent that my post gave the wrong idea. I wasn’t trying to say that Radiohead was responsible for weather or anything of that sort. However, I was expressing that I do not think it was the best idea to leave it in the hands of a venue owned by a multi-million dollar corporation to sort this out. Had Radiohead gone directly through to their fans – I feel as if people would have been more pleased with the outcome – and I do apologize if you guys go the wrong impression. Feel free to express your concerns

May 15, 2008 at 6:28 p.m.

Bobby

jboh, There's no arguing over the facts. You got some of them wrong. Happens all the time on the internets. I'm not trying to attack you in any way and I wasn't telling you to grow up. It's nothing personal. I was referring to the people ranting online the next day when people in other neighborhoods didn't even have electricity yet. And it does suck for the people that couldn't make it to the show but Mother Nature had other plans. It is nobody's fault. And by the way, if have "60 or 70 bux" of expendable cash in this economy you do qualify as privileged.

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