Neko Case walked off stage mid-show at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, on Thursday evening after administration allegedly refused to take away an armed guard, based on a number of Reddit experiences.
In line with one fan who attended the live performance, there was “an older white ‘armed civilian’ with denims and a cowboy hat and an enormous custom-made pistol on his hip” along with the stage. The New Pornographers member reportedly lower her set after three or 4 songs, telling the viewers she had as soon as been “raped at gunpoint” earlier than leaving.
“There are males on each facet of this room with a gun, and I’m not comfy enjoying this present, I’m sorry,” she stated, based on a different fan who says they recorded the incident. “I don’t know for those who’ve ever been raped at gunpoint, however you don’t need individuals hanging round with weapons. So, I’m very sorry about this, however they’re not leaving, so I suppose we’re, thanks.”
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One other fan who claims they had been within the entrance row added, “It was clear that seeing the open carry armed safety guard stunned/upset her — she was backing up, shaking her head, ‘No,’ and there was a flurry of venue folks speaking round her. Nevertheless, individuals began clapping, and I acquired the impression that she tried to rally and go on as soon as she was noticed/acknowledged. However clearly it was too triggering [for] her.”
In an announcement issued to Consequence, a spokesperson for The Caverns wrote: “The security of our visitors, artists, and workers is all the time our high precedence. No advance requests had been made to regulate our commonplace safety protocols previous to the present or throughout our pre-show safety assembly and venue walk-through. When the tour supervisor requested that our licensed armed safety be moved to the again of the home, we instantly made that lodging after figuring out that visitor and artist security wouldn’t be compromised. Sadly, we didn’t obtain this request till after the present had begun. We had been stunned and disillusioned when the artist selected to finish the efficiency early and never return to the stage. All ticket holders shall be totally refunded.”
Representatives for Neko Case declined a request for remark.
