C/D: Bar/Club DJs putting on the records of artists that are visibly at the venue.

have you guys ever done this or seen it done? I can see how some artists might be flattered, but, in general, isn't it kind of a dick move?

One of my friends was DJing at a bar and Bloc Party came in. they were going wild, spraying champagne everywhere etc until she put on one of their songs. then they got really quiet and sat down.

i control the music at the restaurant where i work, and waiters always want to plug in their iPods when musicians come in, but i always veto, especially if it's someone that's recognizable that other tables are whispering about. you can usually tell if someone doesn't want to be recognized.

i think i'd do it if ghost-face came in, but not, say, david bowie. i WOULD have done it last week when the giant guy from the Liars was there, but I didn't have any of their music with me.

it seems like it could be pretty malicious in the right atmosphere.