Got this from another music forum. I'm glad I didn't go to the show. I really dig his solo outing too. On the second night he did a full setlist. Wonder what really happened?
Jack White is one of my favorite musicians in the world. I dig his music, his performing and approach. With no setlist, you never quite know what's going to be thrown at you during a live performance, which is exciting as hell. So my sister and I were at his show on Saturday night 9/29 in Radio City Music Hall. We were digging the music. After about an hour of playing Jack walks off, band members follow. No biggie I thought, just a break in between sets, or perhaps a time to change band members(he is touring with two separate bands). Some minutes pass, even the ushers and security personnel seemed unclear as to what was going on. Then the house lights come on (not a good sign for shows continuing). Still, we did not leave, fans begin to chant and cheer, calling out for Jack, nothing. We here the random angry fan. The hall is in a buzz, then the curtains come down, a collective groan is heard in the hall, but still, we have not left. I said to myself, if he's changing bands behind the curtain, and comes back out, the hall would erupt. What a brilliant move it would be. As it turns out, that was wishful thinking. After about an hour of waiting, the ushers walked through and informed us it was over. We could not believe it. People were returning the Jack White merchandise they bought. There were all types of theories as to why it went down that way, to him being unhappy with the sound to him being unhappy with the crowd's energy level. Who knows.
