Attending concerts alone - Page 3

Sahara · #31 03-28-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Most of the shows I've gone to are alone. I rather enjoy the freedom of doing these things without being obligated to anyone else's schedule.

I love going to shows alone and this is probably the main reason. I love hanging around the venue before and after shows, and people are always chatty and friendly, especially right up at the front!

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Yep. Everyone needs to learn how to be alone. It is freeing.

I really believe this is true!

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Originally Posted by Silver Springs

There is that technicality, lol. But I'm blessed with a small frame, so I can easily hide if need be. I got to the front of an R.E.M. concert by crawling between people's legs XD

LEGEND.

Edgeof27 · #32 03-31-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Amlyn

I didn't know whether to put this is the SN forum or not but since I'm just looking for opinions on anyone's experience with any artist, here I am.

So I'm debating about going to the Stevie/Rod show tomorrow night at MSG by myself. I'll be honest, I've never gone to a concert alone so I just wondered what people like/dislike about it.

I have no problem getting to the venue/walking around NYC, that's not even part of my hesitation. It's more of just being there on your own and not having anyone to experience the show with while it's happening. I know I have everyone back here to talk to about it after the fact, which of course is wonderful.

Anyone care to share their past experiences or thoughts?

Thanks!
Amy

junping right in;

met a few people at MSG who were first time Stevie show attendees,

met a few people who were first show attendees,

met one young lady who had the balls to move from the 6th row centre to the 3rd row centre, next to me, seats 1,2,3, &, 4 were unoccupied,

she had a graet time, (on her own),

she had never head about the Ledge, as had not others,

so, the secret it, do it, do not feel that you can not go on your own,

"just do it",

see you there..........................................

LittleCharmer · #33 03-31-2011, 08:49 PM

I enjoy going to concerts alone. If it's far to travel (more than an hour) I'd probably prefer to go with a friend, and it can be nice to get excited about the show beforehand and have somebody to reminisce with, but generally I don't at all mind being alone.
It's easier to focus on the music more if there's nobody shouting in my ear

Having said that, if you feel lonely there's always people around whose conversations you can jump in on. After all, you already have one thing in common - you're there to see the same band!

CreepingDeath · #34 03-31-2011, 09:07 PM

I went to a Bette Midler concert alone when she was playing here at Caesar's Palace. For some reason no one wanted to go.

SapphireSister · #35 03-31-2011, 09:11 PM

I dont' go to many concerts anymore, only Stevie and the Mac and when I do go I go alone or with a die-hard like myself. It's just not worth it because I'll ignore you the whole time and ditch you to get to the front.

HomerMcvie · #36 03-31-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

I went to a Bette Midler concert alone when she was playing here at Caesar's Palace. For some reason no one wanted to go.

Sh*t, other than FM and the Eagles, I listen to country, almost exclusively. And almost none of my friends even LIKE country, let alone want to go to a concert, or Nashville.
Oh well, fukc em. I've learned to just go, and have a good time by myself. They can have their damned Lady Gaga!

CreepingDeath · #37 04-01-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Sh*t, other than FM and the Eagles, I listen to country, almost exclusively. And almost none of my friends even LIKE country, let alone want to go to a concert, or Nashville.
Oh well, fukc em. I've learned to just go, and have a good time by myself. They can have their damned Lady Gaga!

I have strange taste in music so it's hit or miss if I'll have somebody with me. For example in the next few months I'm going to:

Rammstein - with my boyfriend, and two younger brothers
Janet Jackson - with my mother
Kylie Minogue - alone
Adele - alone, maybe with my cousin

Amlyn · #38 04-01-2011, 12:24 PM

I did end up going to the MSG show. I posted a few pics and videos on the MSG thread for anyone who hasn't checked it out and is interested.

It really was a good experience, although being surrounded by Rod fans was less than spectacular. This guy next to me just sat there and luckily the girls in the seats next to me didn't show up till after Stevie's set, so i was up dancing around.

Trying to get a friend on board for Borgata, but if not, I'm seriously thinking about heading down anyway.

fumidesigns · #39 04-01-2011, 12:36 PM

^^^ i got the tickets for 4/6!!!!! msg baby!!!! i will be going alone! how was the camera situation? did they let you bring a camera in?

Amlyn · #40 04-01-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fumidesigns

^^^ i got the tickets for 4/6!!!!! msg baby!!!! i will be going alone! how was the camera situation? did they let you bring a camera in?

I was in the lower loge area and didn't have a problem at all. Someone glanced in my purse when i walked in and that was it.

I thought I read a review or two where people closer to the stage were being more closely monitored.

But there were tons of flashes going off, so I doubt you'll have much of an issue.

Have a wonderful time!

fumidesigns · #41 04-01-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Amlyn

I was in the lower loge area and didn't have a problem at all. Someone glanced in my purse when i walked in and that was it.

I thought I read a review or two where people closer to the stage were being more closely monitored.

But there were tons of flashes going off, so I doubt you'll have much of an issue.

Have a wonderful time!

thanks!!!!!!! i can't wait!!!!!!!!!

Edgeof27 · #42 04-01-2011, 03:08 PM

[QUOTE=fumidesigns;958251]^^^ i got the tickets for 4/6!!!!! msg baby!!!! i will be going alone! how was the camera situation? did they let you bring a camera in?[/QUOTE

It was a cinamatograhers wet dream

No problem

Shoot away

But you may miss the actual best part of the show

fumidesigns · #43 04-01-2011, 03:15 PM

[QUOTE=Edgeof27;958325]

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Originally Posted by fumidesigns

^^^ i got the tickets for 4/6!!!!! msg baby!!!! i will be going alone! how was the camera situation? did they let you bring a camera in?[/QUOTE

It was a cinamatograhers wet dream

No problem

Shoot away

But you may miss the actual best part of the show

i'm not gonna shoot. i just wanna flick here and there. i gotta be up dancing ya know lol