Going to a concert alone

[Bucknutty]

I just got back from seeing Hot Hot Heat at a tiny little club here in town. Since none of my friends really share my musical tastes, I made it my solo Saturday night. This isn't the first time I've had to go see a band alone, and it can be an interesting experience. Sometimes I even prefer it -- I'm not spending part of the show hoping my buddy/girl/other person is not hating their life because I dragged them to some concert they are hating.

My question: anyone else do this, or am I that weird guy standing there nodding his head the entire time?

 

[buckweaver]

Hell no. I've done it a bunch of times.

If your friends flake out on you, or you just really want to see a show, go see it. Have fun. Make new friends and bum some jay-jay's off 'em at the show. :D

 

[Cadet]

I've gone to a concert alone, but I didn't leave alone...

 

[Sam Mills 51]

I've gone to a concert alone, but I didn't leave alone...

Ah-HA!!! Knew it ... ;D

Back on topic, I went to the Rush show some weeks back by myself. Then again, I'm a loner so it was probably best. Likely searching for a Genesis ticket for one, as well.

 

[Songbird]

Whatever floats your boat. Go for it.

I go to movies along all the time. Like you, Sam, I'm a lone wolf (most of the time).

 

[Write-brained]

I had to leave a Filter concert early years ago because the chick I was with wanted to go home. I should have gone by myself and maybe met a woman with my taste in music. ;)

 

[Lone_Star_Speed]

I pretty much go to every concert alone. I usually run into people I know once there. The last time I went to a concert with someone was in 2003.

 

[dreunc1542]

I just got back from seeing Hot Hot Heat at a tiny little club here in town. Since none of my friends really share my musical tastes, I made it my solo Saturday night. This isn't the first time I've had to go see a band alone, and it can be an interesting experience. Sometimes I even prefer it -- I'm not spending part of the show hoping my buddy/girl/other person is not hating their life because I dragged them to some concert they are hating.

My question: anyone else do this, or am I that weird guy standing there nodding his head the entire time?

I haven't but I would to see Hot Hot Heat. I'm extremely jealous that you got to see them, esp at a small, intimate venue.

 

[ServeItUp]

Not just concerts, but sporting events. The last three times I've bought two tickets for anything the other person had to bail so I've learned I can only count on myself. Flying solo is how I roll.

Plus, no one has my musical tastes so it just makes sense.

 

[Sam Mills 51]

Yup ... most of my friends think my musical tastes are from another planet. Their loss. :D

 

[Smallpotatoes]

I haven't been to a concert since 1991. No time. No money. But the last one I went to I went by myself.
I enjoyed it.

 

[Lone_Star_Speed]

Yeah...there aren't many people up to seeing a hardcore honkytonk band one night and corpsepainted Norwegians the next night and John Zorn the night after that.

 

[mike311gd]

I went to a small show by myself a couple months ago. My friend flaked on me, and it was a band I wanted to see for the last decade. Being in a new city, I decided the chances of that band playing 15 minutes from my house were pretty slim.

I'll probably do it again, but I didn't prefer going solo. But, ****. Why pass up a chance to see a favorite band because no one is going to tag along?

I have never gone to the movies alone, though, despite my grandma telling me, "It's the way to go."

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

Went to Gin Blossoms 10 days ago alone.

 

[Tom Petty]

 

[mike311gd]

Went to Gin Blossoms 10 days ago alone.

Were you the only one there?

 

[fishwrapper]

I've gone to a concert alone, but I didn't leave alone...

Handcuffs?

 

[wickedwritah]

Gone to concerts on my own, and I'd do it again.

Then again, I do plenty of other things on my own.

 

[rascalface]

Whatever floats your boat. Go for it.

I go to movies along all the time. Like you, Sam, I'm a lone wolf (most of the time).

I end up alone at the movies a lot, too, mostly because I'm the only person I know that attends matinee shows on a Tuesday.

 

[Lone_Star_Speed]

I go to the movies alone. And I generally go to a weekday matinee because I have a better chance of having the place to myself.