Idolator

"Copies of ID, Credit Card, or Confirmation email WILL NOT be accepted for entry."

I don't know how you're supposed to bring anything other than a copy of the confirmation email. Will they have laptops at the door so you can log into your email account?

"Only complete parties will be admitted."

I realize that this system is intended to defeat scalping, but it really screws you is your buddy is running a bit late or the guy who bought the tickets ends up not being able to go. This is a fucking rock show (of sorts, I don't think the Arcade Fire do much rocking), not dinner at Charlie Trotter's.

Tom Waits did basically the same thing on his latest tour. It's mildly inconvenient, but, well, I have a lot of sympathy for those that are trying to get tickets to fans rather than letting the scalpers have their day.

As to: "I don't think the Arcade Fire do much rocking." ... Well, I've seen them twice and can only name a handful of shows I've enjoyed as much, and none I've enjoyed more.

Few things blow the roof of a place like all 10-12 of them tearing into Wake Up at the start of a show.

Sadly, the runs of church shows aren't anywhere near me. I have to wait (impatiently) for a proper tour.

PengIn, I presume they mean that the purchaser of the tickets must present his or her photo ID, and not a photocopy of it. As for the restriction concerning complete parties, I presume they mean that no one who claims that he or she is with someone who was already admitted into the church will be allowed in. Therefore, I presume that someone who purchased a pair of tickets (and has an acceptable photo ID) may go in alone.