This week, I'm joined by Bill DeVille, who went to the Jack White show at the Armory in Minneapolis last night. The show was awesome — but we're talking about Jack White's no-phones concert policy.

"At one pointduring a great song by Jack, somebody actually pulled out a lighter and flew it up in the sky," DeVille says. "That seems so old school!"

That does seem old school — but I'm kind of on board with the whole phone-in-a-bag policy. What do you think about locking up phones at concerts? Let me know.

UPDATE Aug. 8, 12 p.m. Central: This week's video generated a lot of responses on this post, both in the Comments section below) and on our social-media platforms, all of it in support of the no-phones policy. Here is a selection of your comments from social media:

From Facebook

Brian Wheeler: I'd have no problem with all small to medium shows being a no-phone zone. It's great to not have to look through a maze of phones to watch a show. There was a woman playing Pokemon in front of me at Nathaniel Rateliff and I couldn't believe it. You can do that elsewhere. Be in the moment.

Teresa Fuzak Morgan: It was fantastic. You really got to experience the music and be present. I didn't even miss it. They posted the show pics afterwards too which was super nice and better than any pics I would have taken. I hope that other artists start to do this. I'm a fan!!

Shannon Clayton Johnson: I loved no phones. I was at Rateliff's performance the night before, and it was a sea of cell phones. It's difficult being stuck behind tall people — and then you have to watch the concert through their cell phones.

Josh Drew: I liked the show without phones. Our friends even found us inside. Just like the old days. People might start to talk to someone they don't know.

D.j. Bezek: I saw him in Milwaukee at the Rave/Eagles Club with this new policy. Best idea ever for live music if the artist chooses to do it. Totally understand as Looch puts it "artists of his stature" can pull it off and artists who are seeking social media "press" crave it. For me it was such a better fan experience.

From Twitter

From YouTube

Lindsey Pindsey: I love that Jack didn't allow phones on this tour. Everyone was so present and you can tell he really feeds off of that energy. (Especially considering the whole "no setlist" thing.) For those who miss seeing the photos, follow his Instagram. He has a photographer at every show. :)

JWickyJr13: My biggest complaint was trying to get out of there. I think the whole pouch unlock thing slowed the process down. Other than that, I was fine with the no-phones thing.

Amy: No Phones Is Excellent. Art is to be taken in by all the senses with focus on the entertainers message and vibing off the entirety of the experience. Be aware and be present … it's a gift.

See additional thoughts from music fans in the Comments section below.

External Links

Jack White - official page

Yondr - company that creates phone-free spaces through a secure locking system