Missouri State Fair!

HARV573 If you have something to say to me then click on my name and leave it on my profile. How DARE you call me disturbed! I am not disturbed and I suggest you take that comment down before I flag your entire profile for 'hate comments'. What I said was the truth and you damn well know it. Now you felt bad because you know it was the truth and decided to make a piss poor apology? How pathetic are you? So again TAKE DOWN THE COMMENT or I flag your profile. I do not take someone calling me names lightly. I can be an adult and I HIGHLY suggest you do the same thing.

Hope you guys reschedule for another KC Metro show.. I am thinking Twisted Xmas... Understand why the show was cancelled, and hate that it was for the fans, but thats the chance you take for an outdoor concert. Remember guys MUDFEST, don't understand how they were still able to plan, but yet there was no lighting, but we will cross our fingers that you guys will be back this year.

I wasn't at this concert but I know how much you guys hate cancelling shows. I saw you guys in Cleveland on August 9th, and I know how much the fans mean to you guys. You guys are amazing.

HAR573 I may have been a little too hard on you, but you have to look at the fact that the Missouri State Fair is not a typical concert venue. I do agree that there was a breakdown in communication. If you paid attention to what little announcements there was, it was from the Fair people, not from the band or anyone associated with the band. I am pretty sure the Fire Marshall and State Patrol was calling the shots right down to the meet and greet being canceled. From tweets posted by the band they claimed they were standing outside off stage and the fair people made them leave, then the Hwy Patrol cleared the entire place out. The band may have wanted to come out and say something, but then think of the situation the Hwy Patrol is facing... Almost everyone was off the track and taking cover from the rain, then all of a sudden the band comes out to anounce that they werent going to play? Do you realize how crazy and out of control it would have been having thousands of people rush back out then find out they weren't going to play? Complete chaos, that's what. It could have been handled better, but the blame does not rest on the band at all for the course of events that took place that night. They apologized, money was refunded (except for the overpriced fair admission), and said they would come back, what more can you expect? I think there is a bigger picture to things you are failing to understand... It's great you got an autograph from Montgomery Gentry, but it was also nice weather too.

I just want to say to all the people who are bashing them please be quiet. They cant control the weather and neither can you so stop complaining. Yes I know it sucks because I have missed a show before but, you will get over it. Shinedown is awesome and the thing that makes them awesome is they love there fans and I know this because I have seen them every year they have played at Rockfest.

HAR573 I really shouldnt waste my time commenting to you, but you sound like a real douche bag. First of all all if SD was already gone at 8:00PM why was the crew rigging the stage at 8:15PM for their performance after Chevelle, who started at 7:30 and played for 45 minutes?. Seeing how this pic was taken and tweeted by Zach at 9:53pm http://twitpic.com/2ei0q4 (notice Barry to the left) your theory about SD knowing they werent going to play at 8:00 is confirmed bullshit. For your story about your friend not able to buy a ticket at 8:00 I don't know why that would be, but seeing how your first statement is bullshit, I imagine this is bullshit too. Sounds like your beef with the over priced CD is with the merchandiser who would have cordinated the meet and greet after the show. You probably didnt bother asking the merchandiser for the reason, you'd rather spout of lies and bullshit because things didn't go your way. Not a fan anymore? I'd say you more than likely you never were...

it's cool, we'll catch you next time. the show at the 2009 fair was awesome

My seven year old daughter and I drove 3 hours for the show. She was so disappointed. I understand ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Please come back to the Missouri State fair next year. We will all be there. I speak on behalf of every Shinedown fan in the crowd. Have great and safe tour.

This was my second attempt to see shinedown. My first attempt was at rockfest, it was a birthday present for me and i was so pumped. But then i got very ill and had to leave before they even came on stage. Then on friday we have a freak of a storm. Hopefully you guys come back soon so that 3rd time is a charm! I do think that you could have atleast done the meet and greet. Exspecially for those fans who drove 2 hrs and had to pay gas and food and fee admissions for the fair. I am glad you guys were safe though and hopefully it won't be to long before your back in the kc area! Rock On!!

Yeah it sucks that the show was cancelled, however I just want to thank the band and crew for the generous hospitality they showed me and my friends on Thursday night at the cookout in the hotel parking lot. Hanging out and getting to drink a few beers with one of my favorite bands is something I will never forget. By the way, Barry Kerch is a grillmaster!

If it was so dangerous then why were thousands of fans kept waiting for hours? If safety was the concern, the paying fans should have been asked to go take cover somewhere. The first 10 rows in front of the stage were asked to move until further notice because of wind.. There was no lighting for at least 2 hours after Chevelle finished their set.. This is really frustrating for those who drove a long way just to see the show. We risked our lives for hours waiting for them to play. We are supposed to be refunded for our tickets, but what about fair admission tickets, drive, gas and hotel room? I can't help but think about how much rain we had on the day of Rockfest this year, yet the show went on. Oh well tho, Chevelle owns Shinedown anyway...

SEDALIA, MO: I was amazed at all the different age ranges of FANS! I saw folks ranging from age 2 - 100! To me that spoke volumes about the message your music carriers. I drove down from the outskirts of KC and was bummed about the weather also. I still had a great time at the fair and will look forward to the next time you guys are close to my hometown. I am glad you did not play as if something would have happened.... who would spread the message? You are a powerful band and I LOVE YOU GUYS!

So bummed the concert got cancelled Friday night. I knew it wasn't your choice to not play. I was soooo bummed because I had DEAD CENTER FRONT ROW tickets. The best tickets of my life and the stupid Missouri wearther ruins it. I won't ever get the chance to see you guys that close again. It wasn't a total loss as I did get to meet you backstage and get autographs. Thanks for signing my Rockfest 2009 pic. It hangs in my son's room. Hope you guys come around again. Chevelle did awesome and my seven year old was pumped when I gave him the guitar pick.

I can understand why some people are upset or bummed, I was too... but it is not ultimately the band's fault. Could things have been different (band coming on stage, etc.), sure... but we don't know any of the circumstances that took place backstage. For Shinedown to "make us wait for hours" actually shows they wanted to play! Maybe they weren't sitting in the rain as well, but the fact that it didn't get cancelled earlier proved they were trying to stick it out for us, the fans! Yes, it was no fun taking time off work, traveleing from a little west of Kansas City, missing actually seeing Shinedown and having to drive back soaking wet... but I can't blame that on the band... c'mon! Hopefully Shinedown will make it around again soon, b/c I know myself and my wife were amped up for the concert and can't wait to see them live! You guys rock, and hopefully you will make it around these parts again soon!!! Thanks for the refund and free Chevelle concert... no hard feelings!!!