Ever want to go to a concert, but can't find anyone to go with?
#51
Originally Posted by Rogue588
I don't mind going to the movies by myself (but, if I had my choice, i'd rather take my girlfriend), but I can't go to concerts by myself for some reason.
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Last year I bought Wilco tickets and couldn't get anyone to go with me becuase it was a 1 hour drive, which I thought was really weak. I ended up not going, which sucked.
Then, a couple months later I had tickets to My Morning Jacket and couldn't get anyone to go. I decided to go alone, which was really weird, but I wasn't throwing away another $100.
I went by myself and it was fine. I liked having some extra elbow room anyway.
I'm still not big on going alone, but if your wife/SO doesn't like your music, sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
Then, a couple months later I had tickets to My Morning Jacket and couldn't get anyone to go. I decided to go alone, which was really weird, but I wasn't throwing away another $100.
I went by myself and it was fine. I liked having some extra elbow room anyway.
I'm still not big on going alone, but if your wife/SO doesn't like your music, sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
I didn't choose them over Arcade fire - doing both.
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
Yeah, I realized that. I must have worded my post wrong. I meant it sounds like your friends would rather see Hold Steady than Arcade Fire since none of them will go with you.
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I used to go alone to concerts simply because none of my friends really liked the music I was into.
One year I went to a local music festival and then saw Garbage the next weekend. Both concerts were cool because at the local one I ran into some people I knew from school (in HS at the time) and then at the Garbage show I started chatting it up with some people while waiting in line and I hung out with them for a bit.
Nowadays I go to concerts with my girlfriend.
One year I went to a local music festival and then saw Garbage the next weekend. Both concerts were cool because at the local one I ran into some people I knew from school (in HS at the time) and then at the Garbage show I started chatting it up with some people while waiting in line and I hung out with them for a bit.
Nowadays I go to concerts with my girlfriend.
#56
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Originally Posted by cultshock
But at a concert, there's the wait before and in between acts where I'd probably feel unconfortable.
Unfortunately, my friends don't always share the same taste in music as me, so I miss out on some concerts. But after seeing the responses here, maybe I should try it sometime.
Unfortunately, my friends don't always share the same taste in music as me, so I miss out on some concerts. But after seeing the responses here, maybe I should try it sometime.
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i have no problem going to shows by myself. i usually have to since my friends dont like a lot of the artist I like. I like alot of underground/independent hip hop and they all like the mainstream/commercial bs that mtv and the radio play all the time.
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Oh man this thread just applied to me this week!!!
The B-52s were doing a FREE show here in Omaha, NE and I asked a friend to go with me. He said "Sure Ill go" so I was set.
Now keep in mind...before the show I probably would never pay to see them play but thought it would be cool to see them do "Love Shack" and of course their best song "Rock Lobster"....
Well my friend bailed about 2 hours before the show...so I said "Screw it...Im going anyways...its a free show.."
I must say...even though they are pretty old anymore...they still put on one heck of a show!!! After that I now have a new appreciation for them (will buy more albums than just their "best of") and would definetly pay to see them again...yes the show was that much fun!!!
But yes...this thread hit me this week like a ton of bricks!
The B-52s were doing a FREE show here in Omaha, NE and I asked a friend to go with me. He said "Sure Ill go" so I was set.
Now keep in mind...before the show I probably would never pay to see them play but thought it would be cool to see them do "Love Shack" and of course their best song "Rock Lobster"....
Well my friend bailed about 2 hours before the show...so I said "Screw it...Im going anyways...its a free show.."
I must say...even though they are pretty old anymore...they still put on one heck of a show!!! After that I now have a new appreciation for them (will buy more albums than just their "best of") and would definetly pay to see them again...yes the show was that much fun!!!
But yes...this thread hit me this week like a ton of bricks!
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Just go alone! I can't even count how many concerts/clubs I've gone alone to (including Nirvana and about 1000 others).
I'd rather go alone than with someone else! When you go with someone else, you're at their mercy (especially if they're driving). I saw Janes Addiction play a club back in '87 or '88 and had to leave early because my ride wanted to leave.
Going alone, it's much easier to get/sneak backstage too!
I'd rather go alone than with someone else! When you go with someone else, you're at their mercy (especially if they're driving). I saw Janes Addiction play a club back in '87 or '88 and had to leave early because my ride wanted to leave.
Going alone, it's much easier to get/sneak backstage too!
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Originally Posted by nodeerforamonth
I saw Janes Addiction play a club back in '87 or '88 and had to leave early because my ride wanted to leave.
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Who leaves a concert before it's over? That's crazy talk.
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I'm a creature of habit, I like to see concerts and matinee movies on my own... if I can find someone to go with, fine, but if I can't and I really really want to go I won't miss it on account of someone not being able to go with me.
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I go to see shows all the time alone, I'd say 3 of 4 shows I see alone, and I have no problem with it, there are a couple of groups in SF that do the concerts thing, I didn't know about them but a co-worker I met at a show told me.
It's an email list, and normally you'll meet like minded people, but for the most part I don't like having to worry about where to stand, or where other people like to see the show.
for example, mrs bdb really only likes seated concerts, our 2 friends we go with sometimes, and myself prefer standing in the crowd.. So when we are all going to the show its a compromise.
When I go solo, I stand where I like, get a drink when I like, chat with the folks around me, I have no problem with that. Most of the shows I go to have a similar crowd.
Also I have no problem going to see a movie by myself, none. heck thats a lot easier.
Eating alone I can do, but prefer to eat with someone.
It's an email list, and normally you'll meet like minded people, but for the most part I don't like having to worry about where to stand, or where other people like to see the show.
for example, mrs bdb really only likes seated concerts, our 2 friends we go with sometimes, and myself prefer standing in the crowd.. So when we are all going to the show its a compromise.
When I go solo, I stand where I like, get a drink when I like, chat with the folks around me, I have no problem with that. Most of the shows I go to have a similar crowd.
Also I have no problem going to see a movie by myself, none. heck thats a lot easier.
Eating alone I can do, but prefer to eat with someone.
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Originally Posted by BadlyDrawnBoy
I go to see shows all the time alone, I'd say 3 of 4 shows I see alone, and I have no problem with it, there are a couple of groups in SF that do the concerts thing, I didn't know about them but a co-worker I met at a show told me.
It's an email list, and normally you'll meet like minded people, but for the most part I don't like having to worry about where to stand, or where other people like to see the show.
for example, mrs bdb really only likes seated concerts, our 2 friends we go with sometimes, and myself prefer standing in the crowd.. So when we are all going to the show its a compromise.
When I go solo, I stand where I like, get a drink when I like, chat with the folks around me, I have no problem with that. Most of the shows I go to have a similar crowd.
Also I have no problem going to see a movie by myself, none. heck thats a lot easier.
Eating alone I can do, but prefer to eat with someone.
It's an email list, and normally you'll meet like minded people, but for the most part I don't like having to worry about where to stand, or where other people like to see the show.
for example, mrs bdb really only likes seated concerts, our 2 friends we go with sometimes, and myself prefer standing in the crowd.. So when we are all going to the show its a compromise.
When I go solo, I stand where I like, get a drink when I like, chat with the folks around me, I have no problem with that. Most of the shows I go to have a similar crowd.
Also I have no problem going to see a movie by myself, none. heck thats a lot easier.
Eating alone I can do, but prefer to eat with someone.
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Originally Posted by Aphex Twin
Since I'm in a long distance relationship, I can't just go anyplace with my sig. other anymore. I wanted to go to Dinosaur Jr. and Arcade Fire concerts, but can't find anyone to go with. Anyone ever have that problem? What do you do? Go by yourself?
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Who leaves a concert before it's over? That's crazy talk.
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I may start going by myself. I've missed out on three shows (OK GO, Fratelli's, and Snow Patrol TWICE at a fairly small venue) lately because I couldn't get anyone to go with me. Last night I dragged my wife to see the Killers (by the way they were great, and I'm not necessarily a HUGE fan), and we had to sit the whole time and from my vantage point I couldn't see part of the show and couldn't see the drummer the whole time which sucked.
I have no issue eating by myself(just sit at the bar) especially when out of town on business. I have to say I don't think I would go to the movies by myself but that is because I am really growing tired of the theaters due to theater goers that sit near me seem to get ruder every time I go and I'd prefer to just watch on my home theater.
GREAT thread topic by the way.
I have no issue eating by myself(just sit at the bar) especially when out of town on business. I have to say I don't think I would go to the movies by myself but that is because I am really growing tired of the theaters due to theater goers that sit near me seem to get ruder every time I go and I'd prefer to just watch on my home theater.
GREAT thread topic by the way.
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Although I'd prefer to go to a seated concert with someone, it won't stop me going if I had to go alone. And if it's to a general admission concert (such as the DragonForce moshfest I went to the other week) then in fact I'd prefer to go alone, since I like to try and get right down the front and join in with the crowd, and my wife prefers to stand back and watch.
#74
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Go see the show. People have different tastes in music.
YOU go to the show to see the music. Who gives a F**K if someone goes with you. that's bullsh**
Enjoy the music and the show and talk with your friends the next day.
YOU go to the show to see the music. Who gives a F**K if someone goes with you. that's bullsh**
Enjoy the music and the show and talk with your friends the next day.
#75
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Originally Posted by Chaza
If the show sucks, I'm out before the encore. Example: Bloc Party.