tonyregret Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 How does everyone feel about this? While I share similar music tastes with most of my friends, it's hard to get them to go out and see bands unless someone they're really into it playing. I've had to go to a couple shows solo on account of this, and while initially it was weird, once the bands begin all that goes away. Was just wondering if anyone is in the same boat and how they feel about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostatsea Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 hate it. But i will if its something I really want to see and no one else can go. I usually run into someone i know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz123 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to shows alone sometimes. I hate it too. It sucks balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannonball Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to show by myself all the time. It kinda sucks but I still continue to do it anyways! All my friends are lame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyregret Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to show by myself all the time. It kinda sucks but I still continue to do it anyways! All my friends are lame! It definitely sucks, but I hate missing out when bands come to Philly. My friends are also lame as hell when it comes to seeing bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 sometimes it's better than feeling like you're dragging someone along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to shows alone sometimes. I have no problem enjoying the show even if I am by myself. I also tend to meet new people more when I go by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I almost always go to shows alone. I like it because it makes it so that I have to be more sociable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borosel Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to shows alone. I usually just drink while I'm waiting for the bands to play, so it isn't that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechevre Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I've gone to a lot of shows by myself, I don't care, it's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinr Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I've gone to a lot of shows by myself, I don't care, it's fun. I feel the same way. I often run into people I know and if not I have fun either way. Going to the SH Anniversary shows by myself this weekend and I'm hoping to meet some new people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex13 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I do it all the time and always make good conversation with total strangers. Thumbs up for alone shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I almost always go to shows alone and sort of always have. I love it. seriously, no drama from anyone, you can enjoy the show...I prefer it more often than not because if it's a band I really want to see, I don't want to have small talk discussions during their set I want to watch them play and that to me is way more enjoyable. I actually made a lot of friends doing this over the years because I was the weird quiet kid at every show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanukichu Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to shows alone 95% of the time. If I didn't I'd have missed out on some of the best nights of my life. I mean yeah, sometimes it sucks. Especially if the crowd is snooty or assholish. I'm pretty socially awkward but I am typically more sociable when I'm at shows (I'm usually in high spirits) and it's so irritating when you try and strike up a conversation with random people only to have them act like you're causing a mortal sin by being friendly. If I have no one to talk to between sets, I just text/IM people or bring a book to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scully Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Being old means most friends have a) stopped listening to music or stopped listening to good music. Either I have to pay their way or go it alone. I don't mind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 i've done it a few times. it's not the greatest thing in the world but once you remember you're there for the music and not just to hang out with friends you have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest genericinsight Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I used to go alone all the time. Still do sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 last couple years, i always going to the show with my girlfriend but it seems she doesn't into music like me any more. hahaha. well, i met a good people who i ever saw the show together such frank and jess7286. that's awesome experience. i hope i will get a chance to hang out with some of you guys on the show again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywax Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to shows alone in NY all the time. No biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kissthesharks Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Going to iwrestledabearonce and Horse the Band alone in a month. I'm going to see how this works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It isn't that bad. Once the show starts, it doesn't matter who you're with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I go to shows alone all the time. It just seems normal, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 i realized how personal music is to me around 16 or 17...at that time I didn't go to shows alone b/c the majority of shows happened in my hometown, being a small town, made it impossible to be "alone" at a show. however, I realized my first warped tour ('99 or '00 can't remember) that I was by myself most of the day and I didn't give a fuck. since then, if people are into, sure, come along, let's fuckin' rock out, if not, fuck off, I don't need you to have a blast and enjoy the hell out of a live show. I've driven 5+ hours for a show, by myself multiple times...once passing out in the middle of a show, only to wake up still standing as the crowd had kind of held me up. I don't much think about it anymore. Drove myself to Atlanta to watch Radiohead from the pit, my friend that I met there drove down from Blacksburg, Virginia to watch the same show with me that night. Seen Radiohead; Kylesa, Modern Life Is War, Some Girls, Converge; Thrice, Coheed & Cambria, Thursday; Gaslight Anthem, American Steel, O Pioneers!; Fake Problems, Look Mexico; Thursday, Coheed & Cambria, Haste; Against Me!; Mars Volta; Maylene & The Sons of Disaster; Lucero; ect, ect, ect... when I go to a show, I'm there to watch a band put their heart and soul into a live performance, I'm not there for fucking social hour, or to get ripped with my friends. any show I go to with friends I end up right up front screaming along by myself anyways...I know i'm getting old, and I'm lame; but seriously, fuck all the kids who think it's cool to look un-interested, or to not care at a fucking rock show...whatever band that's performing drove from however far away for fucking peanuts and a few beers to play their fucking asses off, enjoy the fucking show, and help the band enjoy their art. edit -- ::steps down off of his stupid soap box...:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kissthesharks Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 i realized how personal music is to me around 16 or 17...at that time I didn't go to shows alone b/c the majority of shows happened in my hometown, being a small town, made it impossible to be "alone" at a show. however, I realized my first warped tour ('99 or '00 can't remember) that I was by myself most of the day and I didn't give a fuck. since then, if people are into, sure, come along, let's fuckin' rock out, if not, fuck off, I don't need you to have a blast and enjoy the hell out of a live show. I've driven 5+ hours for a show, by myself multiple times...once passing out in the middle of a show, only to wake up still standing as the crowd had kind of held me up. I don't much think about it anymore. Drove myself to Atlanta to watch Radiohead from the pit, my friend that I met there drove down from Blacksburg, Virginia to watch the same show with me that night. Seen Radiohead; Kylesa, Modern Life Is War, Some Girls, Converge; Thrice, Coheed & Cambria, Thursday; Gaslight Anthem, American Steel, O Pioneers!; Fake Problems, Look Mexico; Thursday, Coheed & Cambria, Haste; Against Me!; Mars Volta; Maylene & The Sons of Disaster; Lucero; ect, ect, ect...when I go to a show, I'm there to watch a band put their heart and soul into a live performance, I'm not there for fucking social hour, or to get ripped with my friends. any show I go to with friends I end up right up front screaming along by myself anyways...I know i'm getting old, and I'm lame; but seriously, fuck all the kids who think it's cool to look un-interested, or to not care at a fucking rock show...whatever band that's performing drove from however far away for fucking peanuts and a few beers to play their fucking asses off, enjoy the fucking show, and help the band enjoy their art. This makes me feel better about driving 5 hours to see a show alone. I guess I never really thought about it that way. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurrobear Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It's such a weird feeling but I tend to always make new friends at shows so its not so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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