


There were huge speakers and blank TV's hanging blocking the stage and the band. All the VIP set up in center was taking up over half the viewing area and no one was paying for that shit. CAMERAS NEED A SECOND TO FOCUS! There was 6 feet of space for ppl and I wasn't in anyone's way off to the side. The staff was all great except one guy who yelled at me for trying to take a photo for more than 3 seconds. LIVE NATION & TICKETMASTER SUCKS AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF POWER!!! They give a positive sweet vibe and I'd rather be in the same atmosphere next time. Such a lovely band! Would love to see them at a festival with a better crowd. But first, a sample of what goes right: it's a live performance of "I Don't Want To Leave.Rufus is amazing!! I absolutely love them!! Beautiful, talented, sexy, melty, and personal. In this session, Jon and James join me to talk about making the album, along with what happens when your gear stops working in the middle of a concert. So they decamped to Joshua Tree, came up with a plan to practice self-care, and started work on their new album, Surrender. In an otherwise lamentable stroke of timing, COVID presented the band a much-needed opportunity to hit pause. But, after years of late nights and touring, they realized that they'd developed some bad habits. By and large the music is made entirely in-house, with barely a collaboration or featured songwriter to speak of. The Australian trio - Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt - have become a worldwide sensation, making ear candy that's emotive and eminently dance-able. But unlike a lot of EDM acts, Rüfüs du Sol isn't a solo producer or DJ but a group of three friends, making music together for over a decade. One of the best live electronic music experiences is watching Rüfüs du Sol, who's anthemic and heartfelt tracks routinely result in blissed-out audiences.
