The use of vape pens inside the venues are prohibited as well.
JOHN MELLENCAMP CONCERTS 2022 PROFESSIONAL
Weapons, laser pens, signs, banners, electronic smoking devices (vapes, Juuls, etc.), oversized bags, backpacks, outside food and beverages including water, cans, bottles, alcohol, illegal substances, iPads/tablets, selfie sticks, laptops, professional audio recording devices (unless approved by artist), and any professional photography equipment.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED AND ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO ANY OF THE VENUES. To efficiently create a positive and safe experience for all patrons, only small purses (13″W x 4″D x 9″H and smaller) are allowed into the theater and all are subject to search.Īll other bags including backpacks and oversized purses are strictly prohibited and bag storage is NOT available at The Pabst, The Riverside, Turner Hall Ballroom or The Back Room Colectivo. The charming familiarity of the style of Mellencamp’s newer pieces, such as “I Always Lie to Strangers” and “Chasing Rainbows” are indistinguishable from “Small Town” and “Jack & Diane” in terms of which era they come from, as Mellencamp has maintained his style while always remaining original - a fine line not easily achieved by many artists.SMALL PURSES ONLY, PLEASE. It was as if this era had returned, not only with the nostalgia of iconic classics, but Mellencamp’s ability to smoothly transition into songs. They were ready for a return to a simpler era, where the heartland brimmed with the radical leftist folklore movement. He hasn’t sold himself out to the big market as much as a lot of guys do.”Īmidst the excitement and bursts of nostalgic energy in the gothic limestone grandeur of IU Auditorium, the crowd was electric. “He’s made it big but he still connects to the small-town people, small town audience. “We drove five and a half hours to come see him today,” Bruce said. Bruce said he appreciates Mellencamp's raw authenticity most of all. “Our job here is to make sure everyone has a good time and John Mellencamp is the right kind of person to have come here because everyone here loves him.”īruce and Rita Booker of Clyde drove from out of state to see the icon they came of age listening to. “With concerts, it's definitely a more relaxed and fun vibe,” Santos said. Kendall Santos, a student manager for IU Auditorium, said it was significant hosting such an icon like Mellencamp. He’s not afraid to say what he believes in.” “He’s always been kind of outspoken about political and social issues. “If you listen to some of his new stuff, he addresses a lot of political and social things,” Lisa said. Lisa said she loves Mellencamp's outspokenness. Lisa was born and raised in Seymour and continued residing in the region when Mellencamp emerged. Grissom and her Harley Davidson leather jacket-sporting husband Charlie are both longtime Mellencamp fans who came from southern Indiana. His words speak to us, no matter what age you are.” “I surprisingly liked some of his new stuff.
“I hoped to hear some of his vintage music that we love, and I’m thrilled that we heard it,” longtime Mellencamp fan and audience member Lisa Grissom said. Many fans enjoyed his authentic mixture of nostalgia inducing hits and freshly minted songs. “If you’re getting pissed off that the guy in front of you isn’t going the second the light turns green, you’re wasting a fuck there,” Mellencamp said. Mellencamp was blunt in his urging that people do not stress the little things in life.
In between pieces, Mellencamp spoke to the crowd. Mellencamp jumped in with a solid opener, consisting of several pieces from his new album.
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