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Post by littlemama on Apr 16, 2024 22:48:10 GMT
Anyone else just not into concerts?
I have only been to one in my life and it is just not my thing.
Crowds- no Live music- meh Not being able to see anything due to crowds, distance and being short - nope. Cost- hell no!
And new fear unlocked- the post about what to wear. I didnt realize people gave that much thought about what to wear to a sweaty, crowded, loud place! Id just wear jeans or capris and a weather-appropriate top.
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Post by lisae on Apr 16, 2024 22:52:35 GMT
I've also only been to one concert for a popular singer. We've been to plays, the ballet and the symphony and I've enjoyed most of those. For music, I really prefer how the song sounds when recorded. I don't really like watching concerts on TV or awards shows either.
ETA: Another big issue for us is distance. Anyone we would want to see is a 90 minute drive. So we would be getting home very, very late.
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Post by Merge on Apr 16, 2024 23:00:44 GMT
Oh gosh, live music is up there on my list of very favorite things to do. I'm with you on the clothes, though - I'm looking for comfort, especially in my shoes. Literally no one is going to the concert to look at me, after all.
As I get older, I do prefer reserved seats in most cases. I don't like the crush of SRO crowds and often have trouble seeing. But I'll suck it up for a band I really want to see. I really prefer small venues and lesser known artists to the madness of a stadium show (where the sound is often terrible anyway).
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Post by mom on Apr 16, 2024 23:10:26 GMT
I enjoy concerts more now than I did when I was younger, so we've made more priority to going to them in the last few years than ever before. That said, I wear what I want because no one is looking at me, and we usually spend $$$$ to get the good seats with no one obstructing over view.
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Post by peabay on Apr 16, 2024 23:15:16 GMT
Love them - if I'm up close. Don't understand sitting in the last row of an arena and basically watching the concert on the screens.
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Post by peano on Apr 16, 2024 23:32:05 GMT
I'm with Merge. I like concerts, but what I really like is experiencing live music played by live people actually playing instruments. Most of my social life involves hearing live music. If the music's good, it's an ecstatic experience.
We don't go to SRO concerts anymore, because my back can't handle it. Of course, small venues are the best, but in order to see a lot of the popular acts of yesteryear that I want to see before they're gone, I have to suck it up and go for the large venues.
I also don't understand the clothing issue. I'm gonna get pelted with fruit for this one, but I think the emphasis on clothes is just a symptom of the narcissism of our current culture. It's not about what I look like. It's about the artistry of the music and the euphoric experience. I wear comfortable clothes that I can move in if the urge to dance takes over. So summer concerts usually involve as few clothes as possible that a 65-year-old can get away with.
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Post by Merge on Apr 16, 2024 23:51:44 GMT
I'm with Merge. I like concerts, but what I really like is experiencing live music played by live people actually playing instruments. Most of my social life involves hearing live music. If the music's good, it's an ecstatic experience. We don't go to SRO concerts anymore, because my back can't handle it. Of course, small venues are the best, but in order to see a lot of the popular acts of yesteryear that I want to see before they're gone, I have to suck it up and go for the large venues. I also don't understand the clothing issue. I'm gonna get pelted with fruit for this one, but I think the emphasis on clothes is just a symptom of the narcissism of our current culture. It's not about what I look like. It's about the artistry of the music and the euphoric experience. I wear comfortable clothes that I can move in if the urge to dance takes over. So summer concerts usually involve as few clothes as possible that a 65-year-old can get away with. Oh, I don’t care if people want to dress up and I don’t think it’s narcissism if they do. For some people, dressing the part is all part of the euphoric experience. Fine with me as long as they’re not judging my lack of finery. I’m with you on the euphoria of it all, though. I swear the only place I’ve had the sort of religious experience some people enjoy in worship is at concerts. Not at every concert, of course, but enough that I go seeking it out. In my comfy shoes. 😂
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 17, 2024 0:25:28 GMT
I desperately want to be into ‘the arts’. I want to go to Vancouver to see concerts. Lots of big names perform there.
I want to love the theatre. I don’t. I cannot follow a storyline and the ballet bores me because again I cannot follow it.
I do languages and when I get to speak them we (whomever and I) we have a grand time. I have a wonderful time travelling talking to locals. I think that’s my niche. I remember talking to the guard at the pool in Mexico. I told him my verb tenses might be terrible but he was dying to get info about other places and lifestyles abroad. That was fun and his eyes just lit up when he saw I spoke Spanish. Lenguas are my thing.
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Post by snyder on Apr 17, 2024 0:56:00 GMT
I don't like to be jostled around by people ramming into me for several hours.
I'm not crazy about loud music.
I think many of the tickets are way over priced.
Even if I did, it would be difficult with my bum leg as one usually ends up doing a ton of standing and walking.
I've been to smaller concerts in my younger years (20s), but those were in auditorium style venues with the exception of Johnny Cash at the State Fair and the Beach Boys that was standing room only in our old city auditorium building, which was more like a gym. Those were too bad.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 17, 2024 1:17:50 GMT
I love live music. Like really, really love live music. Like the way some people feel in awe while hiking in nature? That's the way I feel when I'm at a concert. With that said, I'm there for the music. I want to see the show, so sit your dancing ass down. I'm not there to dance. And the kinds of shows I see, I don't want your singing in my ears either. I've come to see the artist. Not you.
I am a pretty easygoing person. A lot of pea vents roll right off my back. But I would have liked to choke the lady humming behind me a couple of months ago when I was seeing a string quartet play the music of Fleetwood Mac. Usually people behave much better at the symphony than at a rock concert.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Apr 17, 2024 1:27:04 GMT
I went to tons of concerts in the 60's-80's but have no interest now. Crowds and loud music just aren't my thing. But I know lots of people who go regularly.
These were my style, back in the day. John Denver Peter, Paul & Mary Bread Chicago Barry Manilow Dave Clark Five Herman's Hermits Elvis The Lettermen Bette Midler Paul McCartney (the last one I went to)
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Post by pantsonfire on Apr 17, 2024 1:36:22 GMT
I haven't been to a concert in forever (since early 20s) but enjoyed them then. I went to smaller venues and outdoor ones.
The biggest one I attended was for Andrew Loyd Webber where there was a concert and various opera singers and theater persons from his plays came to sing with the orchestra. That was freaking amazing. It was in LA. That was my favorite concert ever.
My city does summer concerts and plays at the 100 yr old theater that is outside and the city next to us does summer concert series too.
Going to attend a few this summer. You can sit on the grass and have dinner while you enjoy the show. Or sit in the audience area.
Do I have the urge to see Taylor or the like? No. WAY too many people. WAY too much noise and sensory input.
But the outdoor ones I enjoy.
Oh and Riverside used to have the Orange Blossom Festival and smaller bands would come. We saw a lot of bands early on before they became big in the punk rock genre.
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Post by pantsonfire on Apr 17, 2024 1:37:14 GMT
I went to tons of concerts in the 60's-80's but have no interest now. Crowds and loud music just aren't my thing. But I know lots of people who go regularly. These were my style, back in the day. John DenverPeter, Paul & Mary Bread Chicago Barry Manilow Dave Clark Five Herman's Hermits Elvis The Lettermen Bette Midler Paul McCartney (the last one I went to) Oh I would have loved to see him live.
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Post by quietgirl on Apr 17, 2024 1:58:12 GMT
Love them - if I'm up close. Don't understand sitting in the last row of an arena and basically watching the concert on the screens. This was me, the last row of the entire arena, for Elton John. 25 some yrs ago at the old Spectrum in Philly. The very top row.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 17, 2024 2:04:31 GMT
I used to go to quite a few of them. I also love the Philharmonic, Broadway, and Sirius XM. I don't go to many concerts now, but most of my friends aren't fans of them anymore. One of my favorite music experiences was Country Jam where 20+ bands would play over 3-4 days. I found I liked the comedians as much as the music.
My first rock concert was STYX. My mom paid my youth pastor to take me and my best friend. God bless him!!! Such a fun concert for the first one.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 17, 2024 2:22:16 GMT
Going to see live music is one of my favourite things to do. As soon as the kids were grown up, and we no longer had school fees, DSO and I committed to seeing as much live music as possible. We go to small gigs in a pub, large gigs in a big venue, all day music festivals outside..... we love it all. My favourite (depending on the band / singer) is a gig at a pub where we can get up and dance, instead of just sitting in a seat all night. But some shows, like one I'm going to in July where the singer will be accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, is definitely more of a 'sit down and enjoy the music' kind of gig, not a 'get up and dance' gig. I can't imagine life without live music. Love them - if I'm up close. Don't understand sitting in the last row of an arena and basically watching the concert on the screens. This was me, the last row of the entire arena, for Elton John. 25 some yrs ago at the old Spectrum in Philly. The very top row. The first concert I ever went to was Cold Chisel's farewell concert back in 1983. They were my favourite band, and I still say that it was the best night of my life. There were four of us, 15yo girls, and our seats were waaaaaaay up the back of the venue at the very top. When they started playing our favourite song, we raced all the way down the stairs, ran straight past the security guards on the doors, and into the mosh pit. We got right up near the front, and one of my friends was able to grab the lead singer in a hug when he jumped into the crowd. Ah, the memories! I don't think I'd do that now, at the age of 56!
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Post by katiekaty on Apr 17, 2024 3:03:24 GMT
If we go to a concert, theatre play, ballet, comedy show etc, we will not sit in the nosebleed or balcony sections. We will shell out for good seats.
If you go to theater productions and ballets, you will get a program. Take the time to at least look through it. Ballet programs explain the story through each of the acts and scenes as danced . Review it quickly at intermission to follow the last half of the story. Same with the plays. This way you can follow along with what is happening.
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Post by peano on Apr 17, 2024 3:39:22 GMT
I love live music. Like really, really love live music. Like the way some people feel in awe while hiking in nature? That's the way I feel when I'm at a concert. With that said, I'm there for the music. I want to see the show, so sit your dancing ass down. I'm not there to dance. And the kinds of shows I see, I don't want your singing in my ears either. I've come to see the artist. Not you. I am a pretty easygoing person. A lot of pea vents roll right off my back. But I would have liked to choke the lady humming behind me a couple of months ago when I was seeing a string quartet play the music of Fleetwood Mac. Usually people behave much better at the symphony than at a rock concert. I don't dance at my seat. I go out into the aisle or up to the front if that's how the venue is designed and dance so I don't annoy people by obscuring their view. Who would hum with a string quartet? That's just weird.
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Post by garcia5050 on Apr 17, 2024 3:57:07 GMT
I also love live music. I do try to pay for good/close seats now. No more nosebleeds. It was cool when I was poor. We have a lot of festivals in Southern California, but I think I am finally getting too old for those. My last festival was at the beach in November (the cold temps were awesome). My friend and I cracked up every time we heard someone say ‘my knees.’ I definitely dress for comfort at these things. My legs felt like jello the day after that beach festival. My DD, 18, also loves live music. She’s into indie bands and does the concert outfit thing. Good for her. Whatever floats her boat.
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Post by gar on Apr 17, 2024 7:52:24 GMT
There's concerts and there's concerts I guess. We recently saw John Legend at the Royal Albert Hall in London and it was fabulous...sophisticated, comfortable, fantastic sightline etc and the acoustics were amazing. I've also seen Elton John countless times as well as Billy Joel and others and I've never been unable to see, felt crushed or anything like that. I guess it depends on who you're seeing - I've never seen anyone like Taylor Swift where there's a mania type of vibe.
If I love someone's voice and sound, seeing and hearing them 'in the flesh' is always a great experience.
As for what to wear, no I've never put any more thought into that other than what's comfortable etc.
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Post by compeateropeator on Apr 17, 2024 10:33:00 GMT
I am a big live music fan. Everything from small and med venues, to large arenas, to outdoor venues. Old established bands/artists, new artists, or just local artists. All different genres (except for techno and rap for the most part) even if not a favorite. I love it all. Ticket cost these days though…Blech.
I have been to hundreds of live music events in my life time. It is where I mostly spend my discretionary entertainment budget. The thing that I love about live music is you never know what you are going to get. Sometimes some you love disappoints and someone you were Luke warm over gives you the most incredible show. I will say these days I am much more into smaller venues than large stadiums and arenas.
I think it is a good thing we are all different and like different things. No surprise, guilt or shame from me for not having a love of concerts. 😆. We like what we like!!!
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Post by dawnnikol on Apr 17, 2024 11:01:59 GMT
Crowds- no Live music- meh Not being able to see anything due to crowds, distance and being short - nope. Cost- hell no! And new fear unlocked- the post about what to wear. I didnt realize people gave that much thought about what to wear to a sweaty, crowded, loud place! Id just wear jeans or capris and a weather-appropriate top. I *love* live music. Unless they just can't get their equipment issues sorted, it's always fun for me. However, I loathe crowds, so the number of places I'm willing to go is very low on top of the prices. I absolutely settle for listening to music at home (or in my van) super loud.
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Post by Minnesota*Mom on Apr 17, 2024 13:39:40 GMT
And here I thought I was the only one that felt this way. I feel so validated.
DH loves live music, so I do attend concerts with him occasionally, but I don't like driving to the city/parking/huge stadiums full of people/having to stand the entire time.
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Post by Tearisci on Apr 17, 2024 13:48:36 GMT
I like concerts with reserved seating since I can't stand for long and I'm short. What gets me is how expensive they are! I would have loved to see Depeche Mode on their latest tour but couldn't afford tickets. I've seen a couple of smaller shows at House of Blues and a smaller arena and enjoyed them. They're just not something I want to spend my money on for the most part.
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Post by paget on Apr 17, 2024 14:15:46 GMT
Concerts aren’t my thing. I’ve been to a handful and it’s not worth the money to me. Dh loves music and he isn’t into them either- he prefers live music in random places with like bars. We hit up lots of live music on vacations - especially in Vegas. And it’s almost always free. Dh has been the vocalist in bands in the past (that played in bars) so that’s fun for him.
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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 17, 2024 14:18:20 GMT
I wouldn't say that I am not INTO concerts as I enjoy them when I do go. But planning concerts ahead of time and such, that isn't usually in my day to day living.
Too expensive As I get older, the draw isn't much there Depending on location, parking is something I hate to think about.
I went to two concerts last year. That is a record. Probably before that it had been at least 10 years, maybe (unless I am forgetting one)
I totally enjoyed the two I went to.. Taylor Swift and Billy Joel. Funny enough the TS parking and getting in/out was stressful to think about but it was the EASIEST one I have ever encountered to manage through. Billy Joel, we missed half of the opening act (Stevie Nicks) because traffic was INSANE and horrible and parking was nuts..
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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 17, 2024 14:21:31 GMT
Love them - if I'm up close. Don't understand sitting in the last row of an arena and basically watching the concert on the screens. I have never been up front for any big concert.. tickets have always been wayyyy out of my price range.. so that is me up in the nosebleed section. lol Two concerts I have been close but both were small venues.. Rick Springfield and Wynonna Judd (her concert was only standing, which is the last time I'll ever do that and that was 20 years ago).
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Post by huskergal on Apr 17, 2024 14:24:22 GMT
I enjoy concerts, but I'm picky about who I see.
The price of tickets is outrageous. I don't like to sit in nosebleed, but sometimes ticket prices dictate it.
I like smaller venues especially smaller outdoor venues.
I don't go to near as many concerts as I used to, but I still go.
My daughter and I went to the Goo Goo Dolls last summer at a small outdoor venue. Oldest daughter and I are going to see Vampire Weekend at the same venue in July. I did get better tickets for this one.
I loved the Garth Brooks concert with 90,000 + people at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. The energy was electric.
I would never go to a concert without reserved seats. In my younger days I went to concerts where you could stand in front of the stage. Fun and crazy, but way too much now.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Apr 17, 2024 14:53:20 GMT
Not my thing, either. I've been to a few, but only because I was invited by others or I wanted to gift someone with the experience.
Musical theater is a completely different category to me. I love it and will see anything, anywhere!
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Apr 17, 2024 15:32:52 GMT
We enjoy seeing live music (most genres) in many types of venues. I have so many good memories associated with concerts and live music and the activities surrounding those concerts/events.
I no longer am willing to do GA/STO---I do have a golden ticket--my longtime great friend that I go to concerts with a lot-- has MS and uses a scooter, so we get ADA tickets when we go together (usually).
BTW: She would not be upset about me saying this as it is a running joke about our good parking and seats; she has had MS almost as long as I have known her--25 years--
I will also do outdoor only if there are chairs or places to bring seating/put down blankets. I did say on the other thread that I feel like I am being priced out of concerts though. When nosebleed seats are $170 bucks and good seats are $300 plus? It is ridiculous.
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