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Claim Text: I will never forget an awed Joni Mitchell, returning to the stage in 2023 for a nighttime concert at the Gorge Amphitheater, telling a crowd that held its cellphone lights aloft, “You look like a fallen constellation.”
Simplified Text: Joni Mitchell told a crowd at a 2023 nighttime concert at the Gorge Amphitheater, who held their cellphone lights aloft, that they looked like a fallen constellation.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Joni Mitchell
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2023", "person": "Joni Mitchell", "location": "Gorge Amphitheater" }
Subject Tags: Music Concerts Artist Statement
UUID: 88e868a7-47ea-4ed7-8afb-25b5a64b42b6
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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What We Gain, and Lose, at a Phone-Free Concert

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/music/phoebe-bridgers-phone-ban-lost-weekend-tour.html

Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her 'Lost Tour' concerts, prompting a debate about the benefits and drawbacks of phone-free events. The author reflects on the experience of attending a concert without a phone, noting both the increased presence and the lingering desire to document moments.

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