Concert or Karaoke?

So I went to a concert last night at a small venue and I have to say I'm pretty unhappy with it. I've been to tons of concerts and have never had an experience such as this. The problem? I couldn't hear the band over the hundreds of singing fans. It was like a massive group karaoke. This usually doesn't matter at a amphitheater or arena, but in a small enclosed space, it makes a world of a difference. 
 
We all like to sing. But you can do it in your shower, home alone or in your car. The whole point of going to a concert is to see an artist you enjoy preform their work. Then why would you sing over top of it? 
 
So please, do the ones of us that are their to watch and listen a favor. Don't sing. When the artist holds up the mic to the crowd, that's your cue.

the trick to avoiding that is just being closer to the front where the music is way louder lol

I know what you mean.  I've been to see the Chili Peppers a couple of times, where the crowd were louder than the band... I didn't pay to hear a room filled with fans.  I paid for tickets to see the band!   
 
But on the other hand, being on stage and having a stadium full of fans singing back at you must be thrilling.  I can't imagine any performer turning around and telling the crowd to 'STFU' ;)

I guess it depends to what kind of band you're going to as well.

well, she encouraged it after ten or so songs of the crowd singing every song. Like xerox-kitty said, it's got to be a rush for the band.  I can understand that.
 
I don't really expect this blog to change anything, I'm just venting. The way I see it, I spend over $80 to listen to fans sing.

" I know what you mean.  I've been to see the Chili Peppers a couple of times, where the crowd were louder than the band... I didn't pay to hear a room filled with fans.  I paid for tickets to see the band!    But on the other hand, being on stage and having a stadium full of fans singing back at you must be thrilling.  I can't imagine any performer turning around and telling the crowd to 'STFU' ;) "

it depends on the genre to be honest.