Neko Case walked off stage mid-show at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, on Thursday night time after administration allegedly refused to take away an armed guard, in keeping with a number of Reddit stories.
In response to 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 side 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 taking part in this present, I’m sorry,” she stated, in keeping with a unique 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 assume we’re, thanks.”
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One other fan who claims they have 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 people speaking round her. Nonetheless, individuals began clapping, and I received 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 a press release issued to ipromiseyoumedia, a spokesperson for The Caverns wrote: “The protection of our friends, artists, and workers is at all times our prime precedence. No advance requests have been made to regulate our normal 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 have been stunned and dissatisfied when the artist selected to finish the efficiency early and never return to the stage. All ticket holders will likely be absolutely refunded.”
Representatives for Neko Case declined a request for remark.
