Ray Lamontagne has been one of my favorite artist since I was old enough to develop my own taste in music. I remember being in 5th grade and singing his songs about love and heart-break as if I understood what those two things even meant as an 11 year old.
I have bought tickets to watch him do his thing live 3 different times, and all 3 different times the shows were canceled. He has officially taught me a thing or two about heart-ache. The most recent time he canceled his show was this week and it's caused quite the stir. He decided to cancel his show due to not believing in open-carry at music venues.
So, I'll start by saying I'm all about him (and others in the spotlight) using fame and public image to make a political statement/stand because if the people who have it don't use it- WHAT A WASTE. BUT I'll also say there are more professional ways to take a stand than canceling your concert TWO days beforehand when this law was passed MONTHS ago. Instead of searching for a new venue and etc. Campus Carry was approved many many months ago, before the show was even booked. So, why book the show? Why have fans take the time to take off work, buy the tickets, and get excited in the first place? There are plenty of other venues in Austin, Texas (THE LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) So, why book at the one that allows open-carry if you do not agree with it? I also think, if he is going to cancel his Austin show for this reason, he should cancel ALL Texas concerts because this is not a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ISSUE but a TEXAS POLICY issue.
COME ON RAY!!!! Just sing to me!!!
*was this about gun policy or my disappointment? IDK, i'm sad.
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