Kings of Leon

I was presented with the opportunity to photograph Kings of Leon when they were in town performing at the Mesa Amphitheater recently. Like every other concert I've photographed I was told that I would be able to shoot the first three songs of the performance and then would have to get out of the pit in front of the stage. Unlike every other concert I've photographed I was immediately and rudely and unapologetically ushered out of the pit and escorted directly out of the venue at the end of the third song. I can't say that I'm a big fan of security at the Mesa Amphitheater. I was there for a legitimate reason to help promote the band and the venue in our publication but was treated like I got caught sneaking into the place.