Anyone here interested in trading their small hoodie for my medium🤓It runs a lil bigger than I expected so looking for a smaller fit…

Now that the North American leg has wrapped up, what was a moment that sticks with you from it? I was incredibly lucky to see JB at two shows on this run (both the DC area shows) but the Atlantis one was very special to me. As I've mentioned before on this sub, Heatwave is the first JB song I heard and the one that made me a fan, so it was a full circle moment hearing it live. She was also pretty chatty at that show, said several funny/intelligent things but "Shut the fuck up Matthew" is probably my favorite quote from that night, it was very unexpected.

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as the american leg of the tour is coming to an end, we saw SO many re-imagined jb songs with new production. she mentioned during talking breaks how she prefers to now play with a band so they created new arrangements of the songs and i was curious to know what everyone’s favorite new version is!

personally, “even” has found its way into my heart. i can’t even listen to the studio version anymore without thinking of the live version. and having a live fiddle during conversation piece? INCREDIBLE

Clarification: making this post because not on here but on other platforms I’ve seen people targeting people and invading people’s personals just to bully them. Not to reignite

Hi, I have been reading everything and honestly I am glad my post has caused people to be more self aware and considerate, but I am not okay with nor do I feel okay with any harassment to any specific groups.

I made the mistake in my initial post of mentioning giveaways as to who did what and in retrospect that was so wrong of me and I really do wish I made the post more general. Especially because I got some stuff mixed up like what groups were doing what.

I had mentioned the brat group and I mistakenly thought the person with the “poppers?” Sign was with their group because they were in front of them, but they were not associated and honestly the only thing the brat group did was kind of swing around and hit people a bit but I talked to them and they did act with consideration after and only about 3 songs into the set so they were pretty cool the rest of the show.

They actually handled the post very maturely and empathetically and I genuinely feel sorry that the next day was uncomfortable for them and it’s been eating at me that the post was valid but group-dropping was not the right thing to do.

I made the post from a place of hurt because this concert meant so much to me and I got there what I thought was early enough to be able to see and hear the music that has resonated so deeply with me within a close view and it hurt me that once there people all over were cutting and pushing and screaming over the artists.

I don’t want anyone to take away that dancing and singing and having fun is not okay, I really meant to say that people should be mindful they’re not hitting anyone else when dancing or being so loud the artists can’t be heard or blocking people’s views with phones.

I believe I am valid because myself and many others who responded to the post were hurt by the actions of some fans, some groups, in every section of the show. But I wish more than anything I could go back and make sure no one was singled out. I regret that and hope everyone sees it as an opportunity to gain insight and be kind and empathic.

I don’t want to create any divide between new and old fans because that’s childish, I just really meant to express how bad I wish etiquette was a priority of ALL fans. I apologize for stirring the pot as we were all there (hopefully) because we love meaningful music. Please don’t bully anyone, it doesn’t make anything better and if people crucified you for every mistake we’d all be goners. Knowing you messed up is enough, give people the chance to self reflect and prove at all the future shows they are growing and understanding.

does anyone have a photo of their set list from The Bellwether N2 they could share? I was there and would love the photo memory!!! ✨ (plus chance to make sure my play list is perfect 🤭)

https://youtu.be/0uVuGJaEnu8?si=fNIsZB5J6iicsaBW

if there is a kind soul that could snag me a carabiner at the la show it would be greatly appreciated <3 i'll of course cover shipping + pay a little extra as well. they didn't have them at ATG unfortunately

anyone who can prove they are a normal fan who will act with decorum can have my ticket for free tonight ❤️ (this is not a joke)

I've been reading a lot of posts about fan behavior at the live shows. No one asked for my thoughts, but I wanted to try to bridge some of the divide between the fans.

It sort of seems like there is a divide between newer fans and older fans. Both in age and in length of time being fans.

Unfortunately for older fans, you're probably never going to get the same type of show that you did before BG. Honestly, I feel super lucky I got to see the show in a smaller venue. Selling out 4 nights at a venue with 2,900 capacity means she could have been doing way bigger venues.

I'm not Julien, I can't claim to know what she likes and dislikes at shows. Everyone in the comments wants to speak for Julien all the time, but we can't. I don't think she needs us to tbh.

It seems like she really enjoys to rock out. I think one of her bandmates has posted here before saying they like when people sing along. Rock and roll shows are a different vibe than solo indie shows. She's an adult who I imagine would call out any behaviors she really disapproves of. And she has! Like not letting people sing happy birthday or shutting down any talk of not liking an opener as much as her.

Gatekeeping her music by acting like Boygenius fans can't respect Julien's music is a bit much. Some fans are just going to be annoying to other fans. I'm almost 30. I really had to stop and remind myself how I was at shows when I was 16, seeing my favorite artist. I wanted the artist to notice me. I know I annoyed the hell out of older fans. I'm glad I was given grace. I'm also glad social media didn't exist in the same way it works now.

I know that Julien's music speaks to people in ways that other music doesn't. I know it does to me. It resonates with my soul. Her music puts into words and sound how I've felt internally about things. I think it's easy to want concerts to be this quiet and revenant experience. I've seen some people say to shut up and not sing along. I do know that during the solo part of the show I went to, Julien asked for everyone to sing along.

I'm not saying all the behavior is great. I can't speak for the line system. I wish venues had a better system. I'm not gonna shit on anyone who shows up at 6am to camp out. If they need to go to the bathroom, whatever. Go to the bathroom. The venue needs to regulate that stuff. Try to remember that not everyone is gonna agree with the number system that you set up.

It's really disrespectful to push people around and get in front of them if they made it to the barricade first. It's pretty kind to give them that spot back if they had to go to the bathroom or get merch.

Try to be aware of the space around you. Dancing, jumping, headbanging is fun! Just try not to knock someone else in the head on the way down. You may not even notice you did that to someone. I've been knocked in the head plenty of time. It hurts. I don't think majority of you who are doing it are trying to hurt others. Concert etiquette is a learned skill.

Respect the openers. You don't have to care about their music, but treat their set like you treat Julien's set. Every headliner started out opening for someone else.

Don't be a creep and film Lucy or any other guests like that. Idk what you think you're gaining from that other than being a creep.

There's no right or wrong way to be a fan. The ones who have matching shirts and the ones who have been there since she was playing for 10 people are all just as important. The ones who know Julien from BG are just as legit as ones who have known Julien since Sprained Ankle.

Shows are a sacred space where fans from all walks of life come to enjoy a live performance . There's nothing like seeing an artist put their all into their craft and perform for a crowd. I'd like to think we all have more in common with each other than we don't.

Be mindful of those around you. Give others grace. Be considerate of each other. We all love Julien's music.

Edit: You don't have to agree with my thoughts. I'm not the expert on this topic.

That’s all.

Just wanted to say what an awesome venue the bellwether was. First time going there and it did not disappoint.

Also, if you don’t care about being first in line and being front barricade, I got in line at 5pm yesterday and still got this amazing balcony view

And it broke me, into a thousand pieces. My earth, my soul and my whole heart, just gone in a moment.

She always loved Julien bakers music, and so I sat there, in her room for hours. Julien bakers whole discography playing, and I cried. I cried and cried and cried.

We're in love broke me, she broke my heart.

"The ghosts of the price I pay, why did you let them leave and then make me stay?" That line sums up my entire life now. I don't want to be here, I don't deserve to be here.

Hurt less. Everybody does. Brittle boned. Hardline. The entire earth-shattering discography back to back.

Then the doctor came in, and said they have to take her away now. I hugged her and kissed her and sobbed on her chest. I said just 5 more minutes please. They didn't let me. So I sat in her empty room, wishing to be healed, or to be killed. I feel awful, I can't speak or eat or sleep.

Thank you for reading this, and thank you Julien baker for making the most amazing music in the world, you will neverk know how much this meant to me.

I’m from LA, and I’ve never been to a concert w etiquette as bad as tonights (10/26). For one, me and my gf got to the venue a reasonable amount of hours early despite one fan camping out since 3 am 😐. We got there around 2 and there was about 25-35 people in line ahead of us, which we were fine with. When the doors opened, magically there were about 80 people ahead of us. I’m fine with groups saving a spot for like 1 or 2 friends but for the like to more than double was outraging and just not fair and so so inconsiderate.

Aside from that, there were several groups of high school kids who also cut in line because initially there was only 2 in several sections then suddenly each group was pulling 6-8 of their friends to the front that people had been in line were already at. They were jumping and flipping their hair and hitting the people around them. I made eye contact with so many people who were cringing and in disbelief of the actions of the people around them and I felt so terrible for them. Like read the room. People were enjoying how intimate and emotional it was while they were shouting the words louder than the speakers AND only to the most recent album. By all means dance and throw ur head around while being sure you’re not hitting people or making it hard for others to move. If you want a mosh pit make one, don’t force others around you to deal with a violent idea of “fun.” Some groups on all directions of me were hitting people and stepping on people and being so careless. Some people even did that cringey TikTok trend where you hold up something you typed to try to get a laugh out of the people behind you and they wrote “POPPERS?” Again, at a JULIEN BAKER concert. You can dance and move and have fun while being considerate of those around you and it honestly made me wish the venue was 21+.

There was also a girl behind us who really liked Medium Build and she really wanted the entire crowd to know that and she kept trying to sing as loud as him and calling him to saying “I LOVE YOU NICKY” when his stage name is Medium Build and his name is Nick like girl you do not know him and even if you like his music you don’t need to scream the lyrics when people paid to enjoy the performances.

It was honestly so disappointing because the performances were beautiful and I feel so lucky to have gotten to see them, but the crowd was so rude and distasteful and distracting that it diluted the experience a bit.

The worst part by far though was that the opener Katie Malco asked who was at the previous nights show and who was going to tomorrows show and the entire front section started screaming and it was probably like 1/3 of the venue and they were the same people that cut everyone in line. The concert etiquette was RIDICULOUS because how are you going to tell me you bought tickets to all 3 shows when it was a small venue and so many people who actually know Julien’s music could have gone and not only that but you cut everyone in line and acted immature and inconsiderate.