r/portugaltheman

It seems like I'm not the only one who has felt their tour with Muse has been rough?

Idk - I've seen them many, many times and through many eras and lineups - but their performance in Denver was just not good. Like fine, I guess, but out of tune, out of synch etc. It felt like they didn't want to be there almost - at least compared to what I'm used to.

It really feels like the interpersonal messiness and uglyness is showing up in the live shows. Idk. I'm just sad about it. They have been my favorite band for ages and I have resonated with them for a long time. Their live shows have historically been so good and rich.

It's one thing to separate the art and the artist - but on a show level this tour ain't it.

(Muse was great tho!)

Honestly crazy to move tour dates by over half a year and not offer refunds. I'll be abroad for the new date. That's not how you treat fans.

Is that the case for all tour locations?

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Hey guys, from what I've seen it seems many of us are in the same boat so I felt like creating a space to discuss this moral conundrum. Also sorry if this has been done before and sorry to mods if it's not appropriate lol.

I got my baby brother (well, he's 16) into PTM and bought us tickets to a gig this fall. I was so excited to see them with him because it'd be his first big concert and he's an angel so I was just really looking forward to the whole experience.

But after this whole shitstorm, I have absolutely zero interest in seeing John and a bunch of randos playing songs I used to love but just rub me the wrong way now, and I also feel weird about taking a 16yo kid to cheer on a guy with obvious moral failings, lol. But the tickets were a pretty big expense, I can't return them, and still don't want to miss this experience with my lil bro. I know other people have booked travel etc to see them etc, so there are lots of us with some sunk costs in this.

How do you guys approach it? Hard no, never seeing PTM again? Going to the gig anyways cause it'll still be good music? Separating the art from the artist?

Any and all thoughts appreciated <3

Was anyone from this sub there? Thanks!

And we're cool with it, right?