Those who regularly attend punk shows have learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to onstage antics. So when you hear something about the Vancouver folk/punk act The Dreadnoughts stripping on stage, you don’t pay much attention to it.
However, at least one disgruntled fan showed her aversion to the band’s public display of nudity, and decided to send an email to the band showing her disapproval. The band, open to criticism, posted the email and their response on their tour blog. It’s pretty entertaining and it reads as follows:
“Hi,
I watch you guys play in Jasper, AB at the Downstream Bar the other night. Lots of talent! However, you drank way too much during the two sets. The second set was awful. Taking off all of your clothes was disgusting. Usually I like guys in speedos but I was disturbed. Plus there was 90% males at the bar. It was a bad decision. You shouldn’t do that at your next show. At least some of you covered your genitals with your instruments but the larger guy was too much to handle. Thought you might want to know from a girls perspective. If the second set never happened or you can promise it won’t happen again I will spread the word you are worth seeing.”
The band also posted their “unedited” response on the blog:
“Dear Kelly,
We are thrilled, capital-t Thrilled at your offer to “spread the word” about our fledgling group in the huge, bustling metropolis of Jasper, Alberta. As everyone knows, Jasper, Alberta is where Nickelback got their start and we cannot wait to follow in their mighty footsteps. We will of course make any and all changes to the show that you request. However, you should know that if we had a nickel for every time a woman thought our bass player was “too much to handle,” we would have more money than Nickelback!
Your friends,
The Dreadnoughts”
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