Man Arrested, Officers Injured at Cody Jinks Concert in Albany, GA
A man was arrested, and two police officers injured at the Cody Jinks concert on Thursday night (11-7) at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, GA. As Jinks was playing his song “Loud and Heavy,” a man identified as Ryan Matthew Peacock jumped on the stage. As officers and staff tried to subdue the man, he became violent, eventually having to be tasered. Video (see below) shows the man at one point on the ground with multiple employees and officers on top of him, but he then wrestles his way free before being subdued again.
Two officers were injured during the incident, and a female officer was sent to the hospital with a wrist injury. Ryan Matthew Peacock was arrested for two counts of obstruction of an officer and criminal trespass. Through the entire incident, Cody Jinks and his band, the Tone Deaf Hippies, didn’t miss a beat. “Cody Jinks was not phased by what was going on and continued to perform,” police said.
The Albany Civic Center released a statement about the incident, saying, “Last night, there was an incident involving a patron who climbed on stage during the Cody Jinks show. The Albany Police Department responded quickly and gained control of the situation. The safety and security of our guests is always our number one priority, so we work closely with the police department on all of our events. We are thankful for the continued partnership and commend the officers whose immediate actions helped maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.”
The Albany Police Department also released a statement, saying:
The Albany Police Department is very concerned that two officers were injured last night as a result of the disorderly conduct incident that occurred during the Cody Jinks performance at the Albany Civic Center. Both officers are doing fine and will be returned to duty.
Although we want everyone to enjoy events that are hosted at the Civic Center, safety is the top priority, especially for our officers. We would like to encourage concert-goers to be mindful of the venue rules that are posted at the front door entrance because they will be enforced by the Albany Police Department and Civic Center security. Additionally, attendees need to watch their alcohol consumption. We encourage all attendees to enjoy their experience at our events and refrain from any behavior that takes away from the family-friendly atmosphere that the City of Albany and Spectra Entertainment provide.
On October 26th, Cody Jinks had another concert issue when he was forced to cancel his show at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center in Texas after someone called in a threat to the venue earlier in the day. The Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Office says they now have a person of interest in the threat, and the show has been rescheduled for January 25th, 2020.
Cody Jinks is in Asheville, North Carolina for a show Friday evening (11-8) at the US Cellular Center, and is in St. Louis, Missouri Saturday (11-9) for a show at the Fabulous Fox.
Jack Young
November 8, 2019 @ 7:17 pm
Glad everyone seems to be okay aside from some minor injuries!
Cody and the band playing “Loud and Heavy” without missing a beat while all that chaos is going on right next to them is pretty badass.
hoptowntiger94
November 8, 2019 @ 7:26 pm
I applaud Jinks for continuing to play (although he’s seconds from getting out of there).
By biggest bugbear is when an artist stops a show for a fight or any conflict. They owe it to the thousands of other fans to keep playing. Let security do its job.
I’ve gotten into lots of fights/ confrontations and been thrown out of a few concerts in my time. But, I’ve been to 3 Cody Jinks shows and never had a problem. I find his fans (flockers) great… maybe the best. So, this recent outbreak is curious to me.
ScottG
November 8, 2019 @ 7:33 pm
I was just about to say I wonder if it was our man hoptowntiger, but you’re too quick on the draw!
Trigger
November 8, 2019 @ 8:19 pm
That was my first thought too. 😀
hoptowntiger94
November 9, 2019 @ 6:52 am
Ha!
I’d go down after the first taser.
I’ve never jumped on stage. But, we were thrown out of a Steve Earle concert last year because I threw my hat on the stage. I was in agreement with a political stance Earle just proclaimed and I guess I was thinking like in hockey when they score a hat trick you throw your hat on the ice.
Sturgill_Jennings
November 8, 2019 @ 8:18 pm
Yes but you also have to worry about your own safety here. Just look at what happened to Dimebag Darrell
Billy Wayne Ruddick
November 8, 2019 @ 8:42 pm
Diamond Darrell was my first thought too. It’s one thing if it’s a couple of bonehead douches in the audience fighting. Another when a roided out man-child is overcoming 4 officers right next to you. I would have gotten the heck off stage.
hoptowntiger94
November 9, 2019 @ 6:49 am
I agree. Once it hits the stage, it’s a different animal.
Tex Hex
November 9, 2019 @ 8:14 am
Was thinking exactly that too, something Jinks should be keenly aware of, considering he grew up in the Texas metal scene and his old band Unchecked Aggression sounded like a Pantera tribute band (Jinks’ vocals were almost identical to Phil Anselmo’s).
Kross
November 8, 2019 @ 7:32 pm
Nothing says country like getting taxed at a Cody Jinks concert.
Kross
November 8, 2019 @ 7:33 pm
Tased*
ScottG
November 8, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
I get taxed at every show.
Sturgill_Jennings
November 8, 2019 @ 8:32 pm
Taxes and Texas…they have the same letters but only one can go to hell. Yeehaw pard! Hehe
Carla
November 8, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
I totally agree. We’ve been to many Jinks concerts and have never seen this kind of behavior. First, Nacogdoches Tx concert was canceled and now this. It has to be the newer fans. The flockers don’t behave this way. It’s really sad and shameful.
hoptowntiger94
November 8, 2019 @ 7:54 pm
We went to 11 Hank III concerts from 2005-2012. In 2012 we did Toledo, Grand Rapids and Louisville back-to-back-to-back nights. It’s probably why I like the rowdy concert experience. We never had one issue. The worst thing we saw was Lucky Tubb passed out on a merch table in Pittsburgh. But, he never reached that next level of fans.
I’ve long said it’s the mixing of the old and new fans is where the trouble starts.
ScottG
November 8, 2019 @ 8:52 pm
Back in the day even the hippies and cowboys seemed to mix well.
Big Pete
November 9, 2019 @ 12:25 am
Bro-Country fans are rising up against Alt-Country chads and their constant ridicule. Or… Cody Jinks have now become so popular thay he’s started to attract the kind of people that would normally go to see Jason Aldean perform live, to justify getting drunk and making an ass of themselves.
AndrewEsq
November 9, 2019 @ 10:59 am
Saw Cody last night and, while the vast majority of people there were real fans and great people (to such an extent as to be a noticeably pleasant and positive crowd), you are correct that there was definitely an element of people who clearly weren’t. The “bro country” folks you mentioned or, even the “non-country” or “anti-country” people (that I saw more of) caused each of the minor incidents I witnessed. However, security was great and the actual fans kept the atmosphere positive. Generally speaking, his crowd was the ideal group to watch his show with. The outliers were present though, just as you anticipated. I just think it’s worth pointing out that the majority of the people there were really great and the few bad apples were randoms and would’ve caused problems at whatever show that happened to be playing in the venue that night.
Tex Hex
November 9, 2019 @ 3:58 pm
Seen Cody Jinks once, and Whitey Morgan twice (in two different cities) in the last couple years.
Anecdotally, both had the most drunk macho bro crowds I’ve ever seen at any country music show I’ve attended. Just big ass dudes everywhere. Pushing, shoving, fights, mean-mugging dudes in chunky square-toe boots being rude, beer getting spilled everywhere. I guess Jinks/Morgan crowds really lean hard into the “hell raisin’ outlaw” stereotype and act a fool on purpose.
The opposite end of that spectrum was the crowd for Colter Wall. Almost motionless and really quiet. Like hear a pin-drop quiet. Really weird. Not a fun vibe.
Best crowd I’ve seen is at a Moonpies show. Lots of happy smiling folks, dancing and letting loose. Great vibes.
hoptowntiger94
November 9, 2019 @ 5:44 pm
I guessed that about a Colter Wall show. I haven’t even attempted to see Colter Wall because I know we are way too rowdy for his crowd.
What cities did you see Jinks and Morgan?
Tex Hex
November 9, 2019 @ 6:04 pm
I dig Colter Wall. He’s a talented dude. But his act is a bit serious, and so are his crowds I guess.
Saw Jinks in Baltimore. Saw Morgan in Baltimore and Denver. Had a blast at all the shows, but I preferred Morgan. I dig his vibe a bit more than Jinks’.
Billy Wayne Ruddick
November 9, 2019 @ 6:45 pm
The square-toed boots comment is spot on, and tell us all we need to know….
Something Always Told Me They Were Reading Tommy Wrong
November 9, 2019 @ 5:27 am
The only violence I’ve ever experienced at gigs has been skinheads fighting each other in mass brawls at Ska/Reggae gigs. At least they had they decency to keep it among themselves, though, and they never interrupted the show.
Tex Hex
November 9, 2019 @ 8:24 am
Last year a fight broke out on the floor of a Whitey Morgan show I was at in Baltimore. Band kept playing. People were extremely drunk at that show. Rowdy vibe for sure. I don’t recall ever seeing security break up the fight. It just sort of got handled within and among the fans themselves.
I hate when bands stop a show for any odd disturbance, but I can’t say it’s not a good idea to do so. If there’s something serious happening in the crowd, like somebody brandishing a weapon or beating somebody up or assaulting a woman (it happens) it’s hard for security to tell anything is wrong, considering the band plays on and all looks normal. The band have the best birds eye view of the crowd, better than security who are on the floor on the perimeter. You’d think they’d do the right thing and stop or signal to security.
Trigger
November 9, 2019 @ 8:51 am
Agreed.
AndrewEsq
November 9, 2019 @ 10:37 am
Saw Cody last night in Asheville. Amazing show as expected but, in addition, security was very good. Great balance between safety and permitting folks to have a good time. Of course there were some drunk fans looking for trouble, as with any show but, it really was full of good people looking to have a good time, good security facilitating that good time in a respectful manner, and, of course, some really good music by Cody and company. Everyone knows Cody is great but, the steel player was an unsung hero last night. I’m glad Saving Country Music reported the facts about what’s been happening at these shows lately. I’m also very glad I wasn’t deterred. It’s always a risk to go to a show these days but, be educated, not deterred if possible. Everyone from Cody to the ushers and concession folks did their jobs well and deserved every bit of the support and positivity they got, probably more. Feeling very fortunate this morning to spite the hard living I did last night.
Bacot
November 9, 2019 @ 8:29 pm
Whitey Morgan kicked a guy out of a show I was at a few months ago. The man, who smelled like he had spent all of his money on his neck tattoos and had none left over for deodorant or a proper bath, was accosting a girl he apparently didn’t even know. Whitey told him to get away from her, but two songs later or less he was standing right behind her, back at it. At that point Whitey told a quick story about getting kicked out of Slayer and Sepultura shows when he was seventeen. Amusingly he claimed that Ice T singled him out during a Body Count concert and said “Get the that mother bleeper out of here.” That must have been the code/cue to security, as they were on mullet man immediately and he was physically escorted out the venue. Even though it seemed like he was just performing, he was totally aware of what was going on the whole time, and, to his credit, took appropriate action. He later admitted it was “ giving him anxiety”. Other than that, yet another awesome show by WM and the 78’s!
Atomic Zombie Redneck
November 10, 2019 @ 11:00 am
I guess some people haven’t noticed that ever since the Dimebag murder, artists don’t take kindly to people jumping onstage during performances. Concert security is hyper vigilant about that now, and for good reason.