Why do very few people listen to the bands at free concerts?

Question

When I go to free concerts, maybe one person (usually me) in 50 listen to the band. Most people are: talking non-stop on cell phones, talking about other topics, listening to mp3's, surfing on laptops, acting like disruptive fools/getting drunk, etc. Why do they even bother going to the concert if they're going to ignore the music?

Answer 1

Because the bands at free concerts "suck", to put it quite frankly. I shouldn't lump all of them into this category, but most free concerts I have been to, the music was quite awful.

Answer 2

key words: "free concerts". anything worth listening to costs money. jk

Answer 3

they just want to be out in the open.they get a better connection on there phone.and they are rude.rude is cool today.it still dont make it right.

Answer 4

Since it is free nobody values the music.  If they had to pay $100 for a seat you bet they'd listen.

Answer 5

I've noticed that. Maybe because they didn't invest THEIR money, they don't feel they have to be respectful. That always irritates me.

Answer 6

They go to say that they go.

They couldn't care less about the bands.