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The promoter behind Trapt‘s controversial November 6 concert in Fort Pierce, Florida, has publicly addressed the dispute over shortened opening sets, offering an account that differs from the band’s own explanation.
Michael Weisneck, who booked the show at Guadalajara Night Club, said that delays during setup and soundcheck forced organizers to move the doors from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. According to his statement, local bands’ allotted performance times were reduced from 25 to 20 minutes because Trapt did not want to begin after 10:30 p.m.
Support acts Dirty Crumbums and Fear Of Infirmity previously complained that their sets had been cut short. Dirty Crumbums alleged that their microphones and instruments were muted while they were still performing. The dispute escalated when the group and supporters chanted during Trapt‘s headlining performance and were removed from the venue.
Weisneck said Dirty Crumbums’ vocal microphone was cut at approximately 18 minutes and 45 seconds, before the reduced 20-minute allocation had expired. He also disputed the band’s suggestion that local sound ordinances were the reason for the changes.
Sound engineer Chris Hammill separately acknowledged muting the sound system when the opening act continued beyond its allotted stage time. He denied accusations that he had deliberately sabotaged another musician’s amplifier, saying technical problems can occur for many reasons.
The accounts remain conflicting, and the promoter, sound engineer, opening bands and Trapt have presented different explanations of what happened. No independent determination of responsibility has been reported.
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