Going to a concert alone... would you?

[XxXSnake23XxX]

I am on friday sonce none of my friends like the band, im just wondering if others would do the same or if they would HAVE to have someone with them

[winstona]

I would. If you like the band, you should go. Why not?

[time space]

OMG - NO! My opinions are only validated when I'm able to see how friends are reacting. I wouldn't know what to think or feel as an individual. :lol:

[thechampion116]

maybe Snake doesn't feel safe going alone????



Just go to the concert.

[PrettyMao]

I have been to lots of concerts by myself, because my loser friends don't like my taste in music.

I actually had to go to Maiden by myself because my friends either didn't like them or didn't like them enough to pay $80 for a ticket, which suggests I need better friends. Although, I had to go by myself that was the best concert of my life and would do it again.

[newt_101]

I think it would depend on the concert.

If you are attending an opera or symphony in which the audience is quiet, then going on your own is fine, cause it's not a social occasion.

If you are going to small venue where people are standing around, close to the stage and socializing, then sure, meet some other fans.

But if you are attending a concert that has designated seating, and a lack of abilities to socially connect with others, I would find it a bit strange.

Yet, one can always ask themselves, is music for individual or group expression?
Unless, I'm intimate with someone, I always find that music is more powerful when I'm alone. So for what it's worth, enjoy yourself.

[ipxxx]

spice girls?

[Hairball]

I've went to a concert alone once, it's actually not that bad, although it might feel slightly awkward.

You'll get to enjoy the experience without any social distractions.

[ji2o0k]

If I really like the band, I wouldn't care if I was going alone or if someone was going with me.

I am going to see/hear the band, not have deep conversations with my friend.

Mind you, I haven't gone to a movie alone but don't think I would hesitate to go if I really wanted to watch the movie.

Have fun!

[dux]

I never been to a concert alone, but I've done movies/hockey games many times. If you are confortable with it, I don't see a problem.

[appleb]

I don't see a problem with going alone. I doubt anyone will even care or notice that you are alone.

[funkyfr3sh_]

I wouldn’t just because part of the experience for me is the company you go with. But then again, if I really liked something (and to be honest nothing comes to mind right now that I would want to go alone) I would strongly consider going although I would prefer to go with a friend.

Everyone is different, and if you don’t mind going solo then go ahead!

[MikeAK]

Anyone whose ever been to a concert knows there is no such thing as going alone, once you're there you will be caught up in the moment just as everyone else and will probably be dancing and talking with everyone around. I bet you even leave there with a couple new friends in your phone book. Go have a great time and use your better judgment and all should be fine.

[Talamasca]

OMG - NO! My opinions are only validated when I'm able to see how friends are reacting. I wouldn't know what to think or feel as an individual. :lol:

LOL. :D

I've done it before. It's no big deal. I've also seen movies by myself and even gone to the mall by myself. Shocking!

[XxXSnake23XxX]

spice girls?

lol no,
theory

im going alone none the less just wanted to see other peoples experiences

[heartsndanger]

I wouldn’t just because part of the experience for me is the company you go with. But then again, if I really liked something (and to be honest nothing comes to mind right now that I would want to go alone) I would strongly consider going although I would prefer to go with a friend.

Everyone is different, and if you don’t mind going solo then go ahead!

my thoughts exactly. even though it's clear that you can't have a conversation with such person, the whole experience together (along with the live music, of course) is what i look forward to.

have fun op!

[XxXSnake23XxX]

I wouldn't recommend going to a concert alone

What show are you seeing?

theory of a deadman

[kc1]

A few years ago (okay, like twenty) I was in Tampa Bay on vacation with some friends and
<<<---------she was playing a concert there that week and I had to go see her. I thought it was fate since it was to be my first concert ever. None of my friends knew who she was, so I had to go alone. I had a great time, but I felt a little bad because I found out after that they basically waited around outside for me.

[billdozer]

theory of a deadman

I wouldn't bother going at all :lol:

[XxXSnake23XxX]

I wouldn't bother going at all :lol:

ok you have swayed me

[oliverstwist]

if you're in the GA section it really doesn't matter if you came in a group of one or five. Matters even less if there's a bar and you have a drink in hand to socialize w other concertgoers.

[originalnutta]

Went to my first concert ever alone.

Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Neil Young.

It was great. It depends on the crowd if you make a few friends or not. There were lots of friendly people at that concert. But most of them were smoking some funny smelling stuff.

Ultimately, do you want to lose out and not see your favourite band or artist, just because your friends are broke/flakey/douchebags?

If i had to go with my friends for every event that came up, i'd miss out on a lot of stuff.

[limpid]

Going to concerts alone is a lot easier than going to clubs alone!

Hope that helps somehow.

[limpid]

Went to my first concert ever alone.

Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Neil Young.

It was great. It depends on the crowd if you make a few friends or not. There were lots of friendly people at that concert. But most of them were smoking some funny smelling stuff.

Ultimately, do you want to lose out and not see your favourite band or artist, just because your friends are broke/flakey/douchebags?

If i had to go with my friends for every event that came up, i'd miss out on a lot of stuff.

I hate to use this term, but.....

+1

Not so much the douchebag comment (although it made me laugh!) but who cares? Why put focus on a negative response. Just go, mang!

[angekfire]

The majority of concerts I have gone to I went alone. I was supposed to see Taste of Chaos in '06 I believe with a bunch of friends, and 1 guy said he was going to get the tickets for a bunch of people online who didn't have credit cards. I got my own in advance. Then he never got them, and by the time he told people, it was sold out. I had a friend who also went, and we were supposed to meet up, but in such a crowd it was impossible to find him anyway. I still had an amazing time regardless.

Most of my friends don't share my taste in music, and the ones who do are some of the flakiest people I know. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather go with friends, but it rarely happens, and I'm not gunna miss out because of it.

I see movies on my own at the theatre sometimes too. Sometimes the mood just strikes me and the movie starts in like 30 minutes, so most people couldn't make it anyway, and I just go on my own.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

Going to concerts alone is a lot easier than going to clubs alone!

Hope that helps somehow.

that i would never do

[dianmichele]

I love going with my friends....however....no one wants to pay the ridiculous prices for the really good seats (I like being on the floor within the first 20 rows), or for the bad seats for that matter.

I think the last 3 concerts I've been to, I have gone it alone. But because I went alone, I got wicked seats....it's so easy to get a single ticket. Plus, I could skip the opening act altogether if I didn't care to see them!

Enjoy the show!

[Dash]

I see nothing particularly wrong with it. It's just most times going to concerts or movies are considered a social event outing more than anything, so people tend to go with others. but if you really like the band and their music, then going by yourself doesn't make a difference.

I usually need someone to go to the movies with, but during the Toronto International Film Festival, I'm perfectly fine going to see films by myself.

[Sazafraz]

It really depends on the band you are going to. Last year I went to a Radiohead concert with my friend at the Molson Amphitheatre. We hardly talked to each other and just listened to the music, it was really relaxing. So in that case, going alone wouldn't have made a difference in terms of experience, but it does feel kind of awkward going alone.

However if you are going for a band where theres a lot of moshing/dancing, a friend will help you get all hyped up but if you're alone it's difficult to get in the mood of jumping around and kicking people in the face:lol:

[Madchester]

Last year I went to a Radiohead concert with my friend at the Molson Amphitheatre. We hardly talked to each other and just listened to the music, it was really relaxing.

:lol:

Saw Radiohead at the SkyDome, in the GA section which consisted of the entire infield. I felt like I was attending the concert inside a grow-op greenhouse.

[spookie149]

I was visiting my parents last summer when City and Colour came to town. I went by myself. It was a bit weird because the crowd was sitting in a very small hall but I got over it. Most people are there for the music anyway. I think it shows ur a hardcore fan. That's worthy of respect from some people. At least, that's what I told myself as I sat there in the dark alone.

[zoolander]

While in Uni, I used to work security for most of the concerts in the GTA. Lots of people go alone.
Pink Floyd was by far THE hot box.
>99% of the kids at the Up in Smoke Tour were wiggas, lol.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

just got back and it wasn't bad going alone...
something weird happened tho, i got sexually molested by this drunk girl who wanted my spot :S

[wachidarin]

I won tickets for a small concert and couldn't find anyone who was interested so I ended up posting and ad online and going with someone who was quite into the band.

I got to meet someone totally cool and made them happy with a free ticket. I prefer finding someone than going alone, it's just not fun.

[Madchester]

just got back and it wasn't bad going alone...
something weird happened tho, i got sexually molested by this drunk girl who wanted my spot :S

Be fortunate you didn't go crowd surfing.... my friend did it once and some drunken rowdies gave him uppercuts to the crotch. :lol:

[XxXSnake23XxX]

Be fortunate you didn't go crowd surfing.... my friend did it once and some drunken rowdies gave him uppercuts to the crotch. :lol:

the sucks!

I won tickets for a small concert and couldn't find anyone who was interested so I ended up posting and ad online and going with someone who was quite into the band.

I got to meet someone totally cool and made them happy with a free ticket. I prefer finding someone than going alone, it's just not fun.

wow nice guy!
but i met people in line and chilled with them the rest of the night, so i technically didn't go "alone"

[florider]

While in Uni, I used to work security for most of the concerts in the GTA.

How do you get this job because that would be the best job?!!

[XxXSnake23XxX]

How do you get this job because that would be the best job?!!

lol i was talking to the security guards yesterday(i was in front) and they said it SUCKS!
it sooo boring

[Hard_Taco]

just got back and it wasn't bad going alone...
something weird happened tho, i got sexually molested by this drunk girl who wanted my spot :S

Darn it, you are so lucky.

[Bigonthis]

Going to concert is not fun going alone. Sorry not the same feel to it. On the other hand a movie alone if you had to sure why not!

[XxXSnake23XxX]

Going to concert is not fun going alone. Sorry not the same feel to it. On the other hand a movie alone if you had to sure why not!

reverse that for me
would never go to a movie alone

[moebius]

Had gone everywhere alone for most of my life (and I am a little older than some of you here). I am not against going solo, but it is so much fun to go with someone even if you don't talk during the movie/concert/whatever. It is the sharing of experience. If you are outgoing person than you might actually prefer to go solo and meet new people. But if you are closed type it is no fun. I find the movies - good or bad - afterward, I want to talk a little with people about it. Same with concerts and such. Even shopping is becoming boring for me to go alone. It is so much easier with company. Makes me think that I need to find a girlfriend :)

[Deals Deals Deals]

I would if I liked the performer.

[angekfire]

Be fortunate you didn't go crowd surfing.... my friend did it once and some drunken rowdies gave him uppercuts to the crotch. :lol:

When I went to Taste of Chaos, I had tons of girls coming up to me asking me to send them crowd surfing because I'm big. Even some guys came up to me and asked.

The issue with crowd surfing is they are usually getting sent forward, which means they are coming at people from behind, who are facing forward. Often times the people don't get seen, and no one catches them, so they end up falling on the back of someone's head.