Ben Weasel Says Sorry
At the infamous SXSW festival, frontman of punk vets, Screeching Weasel, got into a bit of a tiff with some chicks on stage. Â Ben was being antagonized by some girls in the crowd, and he could only take so many beers thrown at him before threatening to kick their ass GG Allin style. Â Okay he didn’t SAY the GG part, but you know what I mean.
Check out a video of the fight below:
The band canceled the rest of their SXSW shows, and Ben just released an apology:
I want to apologize to both the club owner and audience member involved for my actions during our show at SXSW on Friday night. While their actions were outside of my control, my regretful reaction is wholly my responsibility. Whatever my feelings are about fans crossing the line like that, I wish I could have that moment back and deal with it in the same spirit as I did the preceding 60 minutes. Since I can’t, an apology is all I’ve got and I sincerely hope those people will accept it. Up front, I wish to say that I am sorry to the fan and any others who were involved. As a husband, father, and a musician on the public stage, I understand that it is my duty to always take responsibility for my actions in a socially acceptable way, and most especially in the face of confrontation.
I want to apologize to the San Antonio fans, also, for having to cancel that show. I hope we can make it up down the road. I’ve obviously already talked to my band about it but I also want to publicly apologize for putting them in a bad position, as well as my manager, booking agent, label, and the support bands. My actions were unprofessional and unfair to the people I work with.
Ben Weasel
Screeching Weasel also just released a new album, First World Manifesto, out on Fat Wreck Chords. It totally fucking rules.
http://www.benweasel.com/
About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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