SAU3R Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 A lot of people find it weird when I tell them, that I go to concerts on my own. I enjoy seeing the bands I love and just focusing on them and their music and not so much on other people. Sure, the waiting before a show can become a bit boring, but overall I think it's worth it. Also when I travel to other countries to see a show, I like exploring the city and the sights the way I want to. Now I'm interested how many users on here feel the same. Do you go to concerts alone? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I've gone to a few shows by myself. I like going with friends but if none of them want to go see a certain artist I like, I'm still gonna go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lame ass security Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I only go alone when I go to a George Thorogood show. Just me and nobody else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 yeah I did that once. i felt a bit lonely in the mass though. strangely, I feel more alone when i'm on a party alone, than when I'm just home alone with nobody around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Yes, have always been happy to. Going to see Aerosmith alone next year. When I went to see Sabbath on my own, I took a book for the train journey. When security checked my bag, they found the book and I said "it's in case the band are no good". I saw Crue on my own on their last UK tour. I was around 26, and my dad still had a fit about me travelling to Newcastle on my own. So none of my family to this day know that I travelled to Florida myself in 2017. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I don’t go to big rock shows alone. It doesnt sound like my bag either. So I voted no. But I go to local jazz/jam stuff on my own. Mainly because the shows tend to be on weeknights and start late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelmi Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Unfortunately you can not always match holidays, money savings etc to go with friends. I have been to a few NITL shows with friends and a few on my own. I liked both experiences. I saw Axl/Dc alone and it was and still is my best concert experience ever. Just epic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Sure I have a lot! It isn't uncommon my friends or gf won't want to see a gig I want to or will be priced out. If it's someone I want to see and it'd be too expensive to buy them a ticket, I'd have no qualms going on my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Competition Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I generally go with my lady but I have gone alone to plenty and it always ends up being a good time. Some of my favorite shows I went to by myself were the MC50, GNR in London and Jack White in the Blue Room at Third Man Records. Oh and Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band back in 2010!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Absolutely, I've been to plenty on my own and never felt like it's detracted from the experience - even travelled down to England on my tod to see Guns N' Roses in Birmingham in 2010 and had a great time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I've only travelled by myself for a concert once, and it was one of the best shows I've seen - Buckethead and Brain in Seattle, 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketfoot Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I'm happy enough going to a gig on my own. The slightly embarrassing aspect of standing around before and between bands is the worst part, I agree but once you get over that, it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAU3R Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Also being born in 1998 doesn't help, 95% of my friends listen to pop/hip hop/rap/edm music and 99% don't want to pay the astronomical prices that GNR, The Stones or Aerosmith charge these days (which I fully understand) So usually I go either with my gf or my dad, but I'm happy with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I do sometimes. I don't really consider concerts or something like going to the cinema as a social activity because most of the time you're not talking to each other anyway, so whether the person next to me is a stranger or someone I came with, doesn't make a huge difference to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I have done. But I think my concert days are behind me tbh. Everyone I like is either dead or may as well be *cough* GNR *cough* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I never have gone to a show alone, but I have an Uncle in New York who has gone to concerts alone since the 70's. It's never bothered him to go alone. When I got older, I would go to concerts with him and my mom (his sister) we would have a blast! Good memories. I miss those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I’ve seen some shows on my own, yeah. NIN, Springsteen, and Paul McCartney come to mind. I actually would make friends with the people sitting next to me each time lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 All the time but it can get lonely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 18/08/2020 at 9:14 PM, Towelie said: I have done. But I think my concert days are behind me tbh. Everyone I like is either dead or may as well be *cough* GNR *cough* Moz is still knocking about isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Len Cnut said: Moz is still knocking about isn't he? Yeah, i'd see him again, but he's probably the only one. Just can't justify the insane cost anymore. That and I'm getting old. Nothing like having a nipper to suck the joy out of shit like live shows. I have my fill of overexcited screaming people invading my personal space at home without paying to be around it. Edited August 20, 2020 by Towelie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Towelie said: Yeah, i'd see him again, but he's probably the only one. Just can't justify the insane cost anymore. That and I'm getting old. Nothing like having a nipper to suck the joy out of shit like live shows. I have my fill of overexcited screaming people invading my personal space at home without paying to be around it. You fucking knackered old cunt, where’s your dunkirk spirit, your spunk, your joy der vivree 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Gone to hundreds of gigs alone over the last 25 years. Managed to leave with someone on the odd occasion! Festivals are always a good experience alone, I’ve discovered some great bands that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anguyen92 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I've been to 25+ shows, last year, all but one of them was by myself. I honestly don't mind it. If worst comes to worst, while waiting to get inside, I try to do what I can to talk to the people around me about stuff if nothing comes out of it, then it's whatever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Rarely, but yes. First time was North Sea Jazz Festival 2009. I happened to be in the city because of work and it had BB King and Joe Bonamassa. Sure beats staying alone in a hotel room! After that I couldn't find anybody to go see Tom Petty in 2012. So I went alone. Turned out to be his last European tour before his death. SO glad that I went! Some of my mates are still bothered they didn't go at the time. Last year I went to two Heideroosjes reunion gigs. One of my favorite bands. They're a punk band that quit in 2012. It was awesome. I got into the pit and went stagediving (at 35). Shit was great. All great gigs, would go alone again if none of my friends are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverburst80 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Well technically no, but i went to see Iron Maiden with a mate and i'm not even a big fan..... but he talked me into it and then the cunt goes and passes out about 2 songs in from overindulging! So pretty much flying solo for a couple of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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