What Concerts Are You Going To In The Next Few Months

downwardspiral · 05-09-2010, 03:47 AM

I never used to like the idea of it, I always get the feeling people are looking and thinking "HA look at that guy by himself" although this probably isn't the case at all. I missed out on the opportunity to see far too many bands because of friends bailing, so one day I just decided I'd go alone to any that no one would come with me for.

It's not all that bad, first one I done alone was J Mascis & The Fog and the crowd were awesome, got talking to some thirtysomething guys who were really neat. So yeah, it isn't all that bad and sometimes you meet really nice people. Plus, I think I'd rather go alone than drag someone along who wasn't into the music, so I didn't constantly have to worry if they're bored or if they enjoy it.

scottsy · 05-09-2010, 08:33 AM

I have been a couple of concerts alone and i didn't really get bothered by the fact that I was by myself... it allowed me to focus on the music better, and i didn't have to put up with the annoyance of having my friends rip on songs they didn't like but I loved, etc... deep down, I think i am a hermit anyways...

... In twenty years you'll find me in my log cabin miles from anyone or anywhere with a long beard... can't do the funny smell thing though because i like to shower too much...

Laurent Quinn Proper · 05-09-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Ive never liked the idea of going to a show alone but there was one time a few years ago when i wanted to go and see Hope of the States. I had wanted to see them for a long time and so it was a big deal rather than just a gig i was considering. One of my friends agreed to go with me and we were just gonna get tickets on the door. He bailed on me just a few hours before the show and so i didnt go. They broke up a few weeks later.

Go to gigs alone if its important enough for you.

I quoted this post because I thought it was the only one of its kind but I see there's a bunch of responses to this topic.

I've missed so many concerts because people have bailed on me. I've missed an entire day of SXSW and free shows because my "friends" are so damn lame. After reading some of these posts however, I will definitely be going by myself to any important show whenever the need arises. I rather be made fun of for going alone than miss another show!

crushedblind · 05-09-2010, 09:30 PM

been to plenty of concerts alone---really dont see the big deal

unless it's a money or transportation issue

no one cares whether you're there with someone or not

it isn't couples skate

DiSTANToblivion · 05-09-2010, 09:56 PM

It's more fun to go with some friends but you can let loose and have a lot more freedom without them.

scottsy · 05-09-2010, 10:09 PM

The best concerts to go to with friends are the kind where all friends concerned really love the band and the music... Then there isn't the annoying sarcasm from friend a or the despondent bad attitude from friend B... everyone winds up having a good time and not pooping on the good time being had by others...

crushedblind · 05-09-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

everyone winds up having a good time and not pooping on the good time being had by others...

ahh imagery

downwardspiral · 05-10-2010, 08:30 AM

Dinosaur Jr. absolutely killed it last night. so so so good.

bubu · 05-10-2010, 09:05 AM

AC/DC are coming this summer, can't wait

stemart316 · 05-10-2010, 08:56 PM

I'm going to see Jerry Lee Lewis in Las Vega on June 30. The show is at the Rio inside the brand new Crown Theater. I saw Prince when he was performing in the same location a few years ago. It was a good concert venue them and, by the looks of the website( THE CROWN VEGAS), looks even better show. It should be a good show!

05-09-2010, 03:47 AM	#1411 (permalink)
downwardspiral Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 734	I never used to like the idea of it, I always get the feeling people are looking and thinking "HA look at that guy by himself" although this probably isn't the case at all. I missed out on the opportunity to see far too many bands because of friends bailing, so one day I just decided I'd go alone to any that no one would come with me for. It's not all that bad, first one I done alone was J Mascis & The Fog and the crowd were awesome, got talking to some thirtysomething guys who were really neat. So yeah, it isn't all that bad and sometimes you meet really nice people. Plus, I think I'd rather go alone than drag someone along who wasn't into the music, so I didn't constantly have to worry if they're bored or if they enjoy it. __________________

05-09-2010, 08:33 AM	#1412 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I have been a couple of concerts alone and i didn't really get bothered by the fact that I was by myself... it allowed me to focus on the music better, and i didn't have to put up with the annoyance of having my friends rip on songs they didn't like but I loved, etc... deep down, I think i am a hermit anyways... ... In twenty years you'll find me in my log cabin miles from anyone or anywhere with a long beard... can't do the funny smell thing though because i like to shower too much... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

05-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#1414 (permalink)
crushedblind real emotional trash Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Posts: 78	been to plenty of concerts alone---really dont see the big deal unless it's a money or transportation issue no one cares whether you're there with someone or not it isn't couples skate __________________ gimme danger little stranger

05-09-2010, 09:56 PM	#1415 (permalink)
DiSTANToblivion Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 505	It's more fun to go with some friends but you can let loose and have a lot more freedom without them. __________________ last.fm Journal deviantART

05-09-2010, 10:09 PM	#1416 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	The best concerts to go to with friends are the kind where all friends concerned really love the band and the music... Then there isn't the annoying sarcasm from friend a or the despondent bad attitude from friend B... everyone winds up having a good time and not pooping on the good time being had by others... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

05-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#1418 (permalink)
downwardspiral Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 734	Dinosaur Jr. absolutely killed it last night. so so so good. __________________

05-10-2010, 09:05 AM	#1419 (permalink)
bubu Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 112	AC/DC are coming this summer, can't wait __________________ Acoustic Guitar Paco De Lucia

05-10-2010, 08:56 PM	#1420 (permalink)
stemart316 Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 20	I'm going to see Jerry Lee Lewis in Las Vega on June 30. The show is at the Rio inside the brand new Crown Theater. I saw Prince when he was performing in the same location a few years ago. It was a good concert venue them and, by the looks of the website( THE CROWN VEGAS), looks even better show. It should be a good show!