Earlier this week on Q, a debate was sparked regarding the standing ovation. A critic argued that the "standing-O" is far too automatic in the New York theatre scene... which can't help me wonder if this same automatic-standing-ovations crosses over into music.
How often do you attend gigs in soft-seat theatres? Are the artists getting too many automatic standing ovations and encores? Do you feel like a jerk if you DON'T stand up? This brings me to my...
Poll Question of the Day:
HAVE STANDING OVATIONS AND ENCORES LOST THEIR MEANING?
Let me know by commenting on our blog, emailing grant.lawrence@cbc.ca, or twitter @grantlawrence or @cbcradio3.
Top 5 Gigs of the Weekend
We've combed the concert calendars and the gig listings to come up with five shows we feel you must see this Thanksgiving weekend.
Fri Oct 12, DOA, Toronto ON. If you believe lead singer Joey Shithead, this is the LAST time you will get to see these Canadian punk legends at Lee's Palace... or Toronto for that matter.
Fri Oct 12 - Sun Oct 14, Music NL Week, St. John's NL. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Music Newfoundland at free venues throughout St. John's with performances by Long Distance Runners, Matthew Hornell, Ian Foster and many more.
Sat Oct 13, Two Hours Traffic, Charlottetown PEI. A shakin' good time is promised at Hunter's Ale House with fabulous guests the North Lakes.
Sat Oct 13, Old Man Luedecke, Stirling ON. Check out Canada's best banjo player while sampling beer from all over Ontario at the Hastings Beer Festival with guest Del Barber.
Sat Oct 13, David Myles, Biggar SK. Catch Canada's friendliest musician just a half hour west of Saskatoon at Biggar's Majestic Theatre.
What'd we miss? What are you doing this weekend?
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