Israeli fans of Yeah Yeah Yeahs get active

March 30, 2009 - 2:29 PM by David

yeah2 We’ve already reported that fiesty art rockers The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have signed on to open the big outdoor show of the season – the May 10th Depeche Mode show at Ramat Gan Stadium.

However, some of the band’s fans in Israel are not too happy at the prospect of having to pay Depeche Mode prices – NIS 400 ($100) and more – to see a short opening set. And undoubtedly, the multitudes of Depeche Mode fans aren’t going to be too receptive to anyone taking up the time before their favorites come on stage, especially since the band’s show is so anticipated following their cancellation in 2006.

So some enterprising Yeah x3 fans have started an online petition requesting that the band perform an additional show while they’re here.

“The band has been confirmed by sources to be in Israel for three days, so there is time for a concert, but we have to convince the promoters that there is a demand. This is an amazing live band, so let’s make it happen,” cajoled one fan.

Another fan, Jason Silberman, who’s prodding his friends to sign the petition, explained his reasons.

“I am a big fan of the band, and would love them to be able to play their own full-length show here, at a smaller venue and at a more reasonable price. If they are already here, and there is enough people to fill up a venue like the Barby in Tel Aviv, or maybe a Jerusalem venue like Yellow Submarine or The Lab, for a second show, then it’s a nice opportunity,” he said.

So far, the petition has hundreds of signatures. The question is, will the Yeah x3 say ‘yes’?

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