Peebs, You are absolutely justified in feeling the way you do. I for one am also sick of the excessive waiting that accompanies every SW appearance/concert/etc. I'll absolutely love the man as an artist, but we need to be realistic people. This man is an incredible musician, but he has lost touch with taking care of his fan base.
And before someone can say "at least he had a book signing", I'd just like to point out that EVERYONE has a book signing. This isnt some fans service, this is in support of sales of a book.
I think Scott needs to take a page from a lot of other artists and really reach out to his fans and connect, do something special for us. Fans need some TLC too.
On a separate note, I'm SO happy the performance was awesome and hope everyone that saw the actual show (regardless of wait) came away feeling they were given a stellar performance (as Scott always does).
THANK YOU! You get it! 
I had absolutely no problem with the show. The band was solid & Scott was giving a good performance. I only wish I could have stayed But I have a job & responsibilities (like everyone else who left). I'm glad people did get video for the songs I missed seeing. Which were the rest of Roadhouse blues on....
I'd just like to see Scott give back for once. So many cool things artists can do for fans these days and time and time again Scott gives nothing back. However, he is very happy to take our money from us at $50+ per ticket for a sub-2hr show.
We should expect more, fans. Things shouldnt be so predictable- setlists, late delays to shows, etc.
I love SW's music, STP's music, etc just as much as the next, and I have poured blood, sweat, and tears in to this music and this community. But there just comes a time where the artist needs to step up to the plate or they are going to start losing hardcore fan support. Scott hasnt stepped up to the plate for us in a very long time.
I know a lot of you would respond that Scott doesnt owe us anything. And you're right, he doesnt. But then those of you thinking he doesnt owe us anything (and Scott himself) shouldnt be so surprised when shows dont sell out, or when he gets less than sterling reviews from time to time. There was a lot of times where Scott and STP didnt get a fair shake from the media in the past. However, as of late the vast majority of the negative publicity he/they are getting now IS well deserved.
Scott Weiland is absolutely my favorite artist and STP is absolutely my favorite band. But you know what, say STP and Foo Fighters were playing a show on the same day in Austin. I'd probably go to the Foo show, because I know I'd get a longer set, a band that took the stage on time, non-drunk artists (given Scott has been good as of late), performances of songs that werent performed on the previous leg of the same tour, and several sincere thank yous from the artist. Frankly, that goes a long way, and I know I am not alone on that one.
Scott/STP should take a page from all the great promotions bands/artists have done lately- Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, and the above-mentioned Foo, to name a few. I dont know why STP/Scott doesnt get it, but I hope they figure it out again, because I would like to feel about Scott the way I did the previous 15 years rather than the way I've felt about him for the past 3.
I'm not blind. I just know he's gonna be late. Don't like it, don't go. Just like Axl Rose is late ALWAYS. I don't like it, so I don't go because I'm not into him so its not worth it to me. If I'm blind, fine. But I'm a fan. And if there's a chance to show him support, I do it.
Not wanting to tolerate tardiness doesnt make anyone less of a fan, and it doesnt make you more of a fan for being willing to tolerate it. If you think you're a better or bigger fan than Peebs or myself because of this you are sorely mistaken. This isnt a contest.
Sucks you had to leave. Sucks you had to work. Sucks he was late. But shit happens. Get over it & save your money & time the next time he rolls around your way with a show.
Shit does happen, but shit shouldnt happen everytime, like it always does. We should expect more. You should expect more.
I'm not blind. I just know he's gonna be late. Don't like it, don't go.
Pretty sure that is exactly what we are saying. Thing is though, we ARE in to him. We're just tired of being disrespected.
