Is it just me or does the encore “game” at live shows (band pretends show is over, fans have to cheer until they come back) often feel artificial and unnecessary?

At most live concerts I go to it’s the same scenario: the band pretends the show is over. They know it isn’t and we know it isn’t. They leave the stage and chill for a few minutes, the crowd cheers and pretends that their enthusiasm is what will bring the band back out.

Regardless of quality of the performance or the vibe in the crowd, the fact that the encore game is pretty much expected I think often kills any genuine spontaneity or “magic” of the encore.

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