Would you go to a show alone?

[x1onexwo1fx]

So maybe it does depend on the band. But that's not an option.

[Piss]

i dont see why not

[smorgy]

there are bands i would kill to see live that some of my friends might not want to go with me to, so yeah i would go alone

[Broden Terry]

Mmhmm :nod:

[LamarVannoy]

yup

[domotime2]

it's really not so bad. ive even gone to "festivals" alone, which mind you if I didn't have a camera I wouldve been very lonely :(. So of course I would since it's hard to find friends that share my exact taste in music, and have the funds to support it too. Especially if you're going for a single band. Try and time it and show up 5-10 minutes before the band comes on, and boom you're knee-deep in mosh pit and you don't care if anyone's around you.

it's MORE fun to go to festivals/long shows with people, because the in between times can get borring. Unless you're suave and like to hit on middle school girls...then you'll have plenty to do.

[mrnegativezero]

I may be forced to do this for the Gaslight Anthem show. It's such a shame that none of my friends know them.

[kdefrisc]

Yeah sure. Not as fun, but doable.

[voncorn]

Done it many times. Going to see Reel Big Fish by myself this Saturday actually.

[phil19]

no. i have issues

[Neo Cassady]

Been there, done that. Works out that way when none of my friends like the same music as me.

[simensays]

I've seen one band alone and that's because they are my favorite band and I was overseas. I couldn't pass up the opportunity. So if the situation arises, yes.

[I am Mick]

I go to shows alone all the time because my friends have shitty music tastes

[nellbelle]

I got to most shows alone. My friends either don't like the same music as me or are too cheap to shell out the cash for their own tickets. I've made some cool single serving friends by being willing to just go it alone and talk to the people that are there.

[queenofcrouton]

Definitely. I've been to a bunch of shows alone.

[Chop[chop]]

If there's nobody else to go with, it's reasonably local, and I'm really into the band, I don't see the problem with it.
If I could I'd always go to a show with somebody though.

[sylwiasofly]

how else would i see brand new? all my friends are lame and dislike them.

[ihatecayte]

nope. seems much less fun. by a lot.

[kbi the crowing]

one of the best shows I've ever been apart of I was by myself
but it was Portugal. The Man, so it was guaranteed to be anyways... (:

[etheritcher]

my friends always end up pissing me off when i take them to shows. i haven't gone to a show alone but i definitely would.

[fourletterword]

yes

[josepablo32]

Went to see The Ataris acoustic tour alone. It was pretty cool.

[princesschad]

Probably not, only because most shows around my area are in shitty Boston/Massachusetts and there's no way in hell I'm going in alone.

[LamarVannoy]

I go to shows alone all the time because my friends have shitty music tastes
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[LPcatitoRJA]

When I was 14 I went to Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution alone, and I would seriously do it again.
And I dont really have a lot of friends that share the same musical taste that I do

[loofa]

I almost had to the other night because two friends said they were going to go. One bailed and the other was on the fence but ended up going.

[andthetruthwill]

I got to a lot of shows alone for several reasons. One, most of my friends don't listen to anything I listen to. Second, I don't like being responsible for anyone. Nothing kills show excitement faster than someone whining that this or that band sucks, when they were excited for them before or bitching that they are tired of standing and further blah blahs. Going by myself is fruitful because I can walk around and go where I want, and I often end up talking to show friends that I see every time, or meeting a girl or other new people.

[Undue Noise]

I've only been to one show on my own, and I met people who are now some of my best friends. So based upon that experience, I probably would go alone, if necessary.

[Theseventhson]

Yeah, the only person I ever really go to shows with is my girlfriend anyway, and sometimes she's not able.

[tonyC4L]

Done it many times. If the band's good, then you'll have fun no matter what. Occasionally I'll ask people to come to shows with me just for the sake of company and end up wishing I'd gone by myself because they're not as into it as I am. This one time I saw The Bouncing Souls and brought this girl with me who I just met and was sorta into, and she said she liked punk so I thought it would be cool. Turns out her definition of punk was way off and she didn't like them, so I felt bad about ditching her to mosh when I should have had a great fucking time.

[TJ Wells]

i usually do. most of my friends like shitty music.

[nickthehick2]

I go all the time alone, people just get in the way IMO

[Forever.Zero]

I'm strongly considering this now.
I've missed out on too many shows because of my friends.

[jcoop05]

Been there, done that. Works out that way when none of my friends like the same music as me.

Same, I actually go to shows alone quite often.

[jcoop05]

one of the best shows I've ever been apart of I was by myself
but it was Portugal. The Man, so it was guaranteed to be anyways... (:

I just saw them in Brooklyn about 5 days ago an I was by myself, haha.

[eucademix]

i went to all the shows i've been to alone because i don't know anyone with the same taste in music as i do.

[kbi the crowing]

I just saw them in Brooklyn about 5 days ago an I was by myself, haha.

how was their set?

[darkmartheight]

I have before. I'd do it again.

[And Hours Pass]

I actually made a good friend by going to see State Radio alone.

[Lemmi!]

why not

[TotalCollapse]

A week ago I ended up going to see Silversun Pickups/Manchester Orchestra alone because my friends ended up not being able to go. It wasn't that bad. I prefer going to shows with friends, but I'll still go alone if I really want to see the band(s) and I'm familiar with the venue.

[fightinirish217]

Yea, if I really wanna go and nobody else did, I'd go alone.

[Indoor Living]

So maybe it does depend on the band. But that's not an option.
Depends on the band.

[jcoop05]

how was their set?

It was an awesome set. They only played 3 new songs I think but they sounded great. I just can't get enough of their jams!

[ApricotChick]

Yeah. I actually prefer going to a show alone. You're going to get seperated in the crowd anyways, so I don't really care. It gives me more time to do the things I want to do.

[kbi the crowing]

It was an awesome set. They only played 3 new songs I think but they sounded great. I just can't get enough of their jams!

yeah their jams are quite good

[Gat$by]

I went to an Aaron Watson concert by myself, and I'm gonna have to for Brand New on the 30th its looking like.

[socoxshelby]

If I'm really into a band, I'll go alone because all my friends are really apathetic towards music (or afraid to look happy at shows, I'm not quite sure yet).

[deFobbed14yrs]

totally. i don't need friends to enjoy the show

[bailmeout13]

I have, so yes.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

I've gone to plenty of shows alone. That's what happens when friends don't have good taste in music. It can be a little awkward between bands, but I'm there for the music and not a social experience.

[Charles777]

I'm glad people don't think it's creepy, haha. I'm seeing Blink in a few days, and nobody's going with me

[ElevenElm]

depending on the band/crowd, we could end up getting separated anyway, so it doesn't really matter.

[xsinkshipsx]

i like it more unless you go with someone who like REALLY likes the band they are seeing....don't have to worry about anyone but yourself

[gphatx]

I prefer it. I tend to zone in completely on the band(s) when I'm at shows anyway, so I'm not very companionable when I do go with my friends. Or we end up splitting for whatever reason: the pit, etc.

I went to see Anberlin last fall alone, and I made some really good friends in line. Win, win.

[gphatx]

I'm glad people don't think it's creepy, haha. I'm seeing Blink in a few days, and nobody's going with me
I went to Blink alone as well. High five.

[color_coded]

Yes. I would prefer not to, but I would.

[WhoSaidThat?]

I've done it.

[aircourtneys]

yes and I sorta have. I went to see Jesse Lacey and Kevin Devine and my friend got sick so my other friend took him home and there was no way I was gonna leave

[brit182]

Yeah I've seen Jesse Lacey and Jack's Mannequin by myself. I'm probably going to have to for Say Anything. It sucks to wait in line but once the show starts it's not bad.

[heyguys123]

yeah, i probably wouldnt go to a show with seats by myself, but that doesnt really come up ever. but i dont get why people wouldnt go to a show alone. i just hang out at the bar, after a few vodka drinks ill have made friends anyway. im curious, people who dont go to shows alone, are you guys also hung up about going to movies, eating lunch out, etc. alone? i just dont get it. sometimes your friends are busy, why be a hermit?

[BottomsUp]

It'd be my second choice, but yeah i would. Really don't see the big deal out of it. If i truly love a band enough i wouldnt even care. I usually always make friends with people in line, during set up change ect..people tend to be really friendly at concerts haha well atleast the ones i've gone to they are! :)

[blinkme]

i usually just buy my friends a ticket if they don't really know the band. then they can't lose. but if i couldn't find someone to go with then yes, i would go by myself.

[yellowhouse]

depends.

[rob_mylo]

nope. seems much less fun. by a lot.

love your avatar. haha.

[billyboatkid]

Yup, if I wanted to see them bad enough.

It's fun going with friends, but it's not like I need them there.

[ManchesterOrch8]

All the time.


I went to the Clarity Tempe date alone and met some of the coolest people there. (Fellow APer Bradsonemanband)


I actually drove 3 hours to Tucson to see Manchester alone. Then again the next day.

Being alone allows you to talk to new people and it lets you go talk to the bands after the show and not just have someone awkwardly standing there on the side listening.

[ManchesterOrch8]

Oh, and I went to the Jesse & Kevin acoustic tour last summer alone, I had two tickets, but I REALLY didn't want to go with someone that didn't understand what it meant to be there, in such a small venue, being RIGHT THERE.


So I sold the ticket, and stood right on the rails.

[Ari Christos]

Sure, I don't see why not. It's normally a good opportunity to meet people in your area with similar tastes. If it's a band you like, go see em. I'd rather go with friends, though.

[NateGolubiewski]

Been to plenty of shows/festivals alone. Just because you're not going with someone you already know, that doesn't mean you can't meet some cool people that you don't know to hang out with there.

[tbone0329]

i went to the easycore tour alone and it was fantastic

[reesa]

no. i have issues
lol i could actually say the same but it does depend what band coz if they suck i'd want someone fun to hang out with and not be all shitty all by myself if the band is crap. if it's a good band that i love and friends don't wanna go i'll def go by myself. haven't yet but i could (:

[TangledUp]

I go to shows alone 75% of the time. I prefer it that way usually.

[decaying1713]

Well, now that I think about it, I would go to a show alone. My friends have a shitty taste in music *cough DISNEY cough*.

[dumhed01]

I would..
But i prefer to go with at least one other person.

[phil19]

lol i could actually say the same but it does depend what band coz if they suck i'd want someone fun to hang out with and not be all shitty all by myself if the band is crap. if it's a good band that i love and friends don't wanna go i'll def go by myself. haven't yet but i could (:

ive missed out on lots of bands ive wanted to see because ive had no-one to go with

[reesa]

ive missed out on lots of bands ive wanted to see because ive had no-one to go with
but have you actually tried going by yourself? you never know, it could be good (:

[phil19]

but have you actually tried going by yourself? you never know, it could be good (:

i havnt. like i said, i have issues :-p

[reesa]

i havnt. like i said, i have issues :-p
maybe you should just try it X) it won't hurt to see a god band live by yourself. and if you have some kinda panic attack i'll save you with my super powers... :rolleyes:

[phil19]

maybe you should just try it X) it won't hurt to see a god band live by yourself. and if you have some kinda panic attack i'll save you with my super powers... :rolleyes:

well i was thinking about hitting up anberlin by myself but saw that its sold out. hahaha i am likely to have a panic attack actually, so i might have to take you up on that offer

[reesa]

well i was thinking about hitting up anberlin by myself but saw that its sold out. hahaha i am likely to have a panic attack actually, so i might have to take you up on that offer
aww anberlin would've been awesome. i'm seeing them (: my lovely thoughful best friends got me and my twin sister anberlin tix for our bday. so yer we were bout to miss out but it's all good now :D so excited. it'll be my frst 18+ show! lol.
i forgot to mention, my super power only works if we're living in the same city which we don't so too bad. don't go by yourself! ):

[trost]

I used to all the time, usually there would be someone I knew there though.

[phil19]

aww anberlin would've been awesome. i'm seeing them (: my lovely thoughful best friends got me and my twin sister anberlin tix for our bday. so yer we were bout to miss out but it's all good now :D so excited. it'll be my frst 18+ show! lol.
i forgot to mention, my super power only works if we're living in the same city which we don't so too bad. don't go by yourself! ):

you're a twin?! wow! is that where your superpowers come from?
oh really. im jealous! 18+ shows arnt that special. all it means is you can booze it up, but i never do, cos i always feel like shyt if i drink at shows

[reesa]

you're a twin?! wow! is that where your superpowers come from?
oh really. im jealous! 18+ shows arnt that special. all it means is you can booze it up, but i never do, cos i always feel like shyt if i drink at shows
yersh i'm a twin. and our superpowers include singing and playing geetar together. we're a duet lol.
i haven't gone out drinking since my bday so i'm excited for this show :P i'm not huge fan of anberlin but i'm going for the academy is.. and wherewolves (local band) but anberlin are really good so it shall be a good show.

[phil19]

yersh i'm a twin. and our superpowers include singing and playing geetar together. we're a duet lol.
i haven't gone out drinking since my bday so i'm excited for this show :P i'm not huge fan of anberlin but i'm going for the academy is.. and wherewolves (local band) but anberlin are really good so it shall be a good show.

coolies! like the veronicas, only not as skanky :-p
see i was humming and haring about whether to go because of the academy is. im not a fan

[abbysmith]

If I could find a way to get myself there, then I don't see why not.

[$eth]

I had to go to Warped alone yesterday because all my friends are little school boys and didn't want to ditch. Needless to say, I had a great time and they didn't. In a way, I'm glad I went alone, because I got to do what I wanted to do and a lot of cool stuff happened that probably wouldn't have if my friends would have been there. I wouldn't have saw Love Hate Hero and gotten a drumstick. I wouldn't have stood in line to have A Day To Remember sign my shoe. I wouldn't have been in the front row for Hit The Lights and gotten a chance to talk with Nick after the show. So, going to a show alone isn't all that bad.

[reesa]

coolies! like the veronicas, only not as skanky :-p
see i was humming and haring about whether to go because of the academy is. im not a fan
nooo don't say that X) apparently we're a lot like tegan and sara.
www.myspace.com/dinotwinz (http://www.myspace.com/dinotwinz)
only some of our stuff and really old recording :P

yer TAI's newer stuff isn't the best compared to their Santi era but i still dig them.

[HoldThatSound]

I've been to a lot alone, but I prefer going with someone. Makes it so much more fun.

[mymomsapanda]

the first two shows i went to i went alone

[phil19]

nooo don't say that X) apparently we're a lot like tegan and sara.
www.myspace.com/dinotwinz (http://www.myspace.com/dinotwinz)
only some of our stuff and really old recording :P

yer TAI's newer stuff isn't the best compared to their Santi era but i still dig them.

i dig! thats pretty good stuff. i like no contest and song for mel best :-)

[reesa]

i dig! thats pretty good stuff. i like no contest and song for mel best :-)
heh thanks (: i wrote both those songs. mel co-wrote the other two. we have so much new stuff that sound nothing like those songs :P we need band :P

[phil19]

heh thanks (: i wrote both those songs. mel co-wrote the other two. we have so much new stuff that sound nothing like those songs :P we need band :P

no worries, i really liked them :-)
do you really? let me know if you put them up and i'll def check them out!
cant help you with that im afraid, my guitar skills are somewhat lacking

[muttley]

I go to every show alone. Fuck people.

[notoaststereo]

ive been to a few alone. its not as fun, but its still good.