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Weird-Edsel

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The Decemberists woes.
« on: 20 Oct 2005, 00:15 »
The Decemberists are coming here soon. I've already decided I'm going to go. However I cant find anyone to go with me. No one likes their stuff around here. This'll be the first concert I go to solo. Give me good tips in order to have a good time and ROCK out.
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« Reply #1 on: 20 Oct 2005, 00:31 »
Get your aloof sneer warmed up.
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« Reply #2 on: 20 Oct 2005, 00:40 »
Be one of those awesome people who goes to the gig and listens to the music because that's what they've paid to hear, instead of one of those unbelievably annoying people who spends the whole gig conversing loudly with their friends.
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« Reply #3 on: 20 Oct 2005, 07:37 »
I swear, they should have a "my friends paid $135 to see Cream but wouldn't shell out $20 to see The Decemberists with me" singles section at these concerts so kindred spirits can hang out together.  I hate going to concerts solo, because I never know how to meet people (even along people standing right next to me, perhaps even a little too close) and never know what to do with my hands (Pockets?  Lame.  Crossed?  Aloof and defensive.  Holding drink?  Difficult if the crowd gets rowdy).  When I went to a Summerstage concert alone, I actually brought my iPod, my theory being that if I was going to be a lonely alienated loser, I might as well keep myself entertained.

So you figure out how to rock out solo at a Decemberists concert, you share that info, y'hear?
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Garcin

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« Reply #4 on: 20 Oct 2005, 10:58 »
"Do you . . . come here often?"
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« Reply #5 on: 20 Oct 2005, 11:08 »
The Art of Going to Concerts Alone might help.

But then again, it might not. I can only say that I have met two people at concerts spontaneously and without having them be introduced to me.
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« Reply #6 on: 20 Oct 2005, 11:24 »
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The Art of Going to Concerts Alone might help.

But then again, it might not. I can only say that I have met two people at concerts spontaneously and without having them be introduced to me.


Great article.  nicolemc99 is a wonderful writer.
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Weird-Edsel

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« Reply #7 on: 20 Oct 2005, 15:28 »
That was a good article. I'll be ready to go on the unstoppable adventure.
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« Reply #8 on: 20 Oct 2005, 15:50 »
Man, I go to see bands by myself all the time.  I didn't realise it was such a big deal!
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« Reply #9 on: 20 Oct 2005, 16:05 »
they're playing in Nottingham on the 14th. I plan to go, but I haven't ordered tickets yet as my birthday is on the 31st of this month, and my folks and friends know that I'd like to go.

I just hope that, if they don't have tickets for me, I can procure some. It'd be a real shame if they passed me by.
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« Reply #10 on: 20 Oct 2005, 16:54 »
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Man, I go to see bands by myself all the time.  I didn't realise it was such a big deal!


Now, now, no man is an inland.

Sorry.  

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« Reply #11 on: 20 Oct 2005, 18:24 »
They where going to be around the Connecticut area recently, but I had a bunch of midterms and a paper- made me sad I couldn't go, as they are one of the couple bands I actually heard of because of QC, and I simply adore them.  I could probably spend a few months with only Decemberists and Iron & Wine and I would be a happy camper.
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« Reply #12 on: 21 Oct 2005, 01:11 »
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they're playing in Nottingham on the 14th. I plan to go, but I haven't ordered tickets yet as my birthday is on the 31st of this month, and my folks and friends know that I'd like to go.


Your birthday's on haloween? My poor child, you must have gotten hell for that - literally. 'bah da bing'

Anyways, only concert i've ever been to on my own was a Nine Inch Nails one and I spent all the time right in the centre of the mash pit - which worked supposedly well I suppose.

So, yeah, i recommend that: start a mash pit of your own at the Decemberists gig (who i'm going to see when they're coming to london) and have all the fun in the world.
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« Reply #13 on: 21 Oct 2005, 02:34 »
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The Art of Going to Concerts Alone might help.

But then again, it might not. I can only say that I have met two people at concerts spontaneously and without having them be introduced to me.


Great artcile, which nicely sums up my experience with going to concerts alone too. Only I maybe start conversations more often, which is advised against in there; I'd advise against it too. While it can feel great to go there alone and manage to get in a conversation withouth people being weirded out that you're there alone (sometimes they're alone there too, but usually not), it can be distracting from the experience. Of course, if they're attractive, meybe not, but there comes another problem: there's noone with you to keep you from making a fool of yourself when you've had a few drinks.
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« Reply #14 on: 23 Oct 2005, 09:44 »
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Man, I go to see bands by myself all the time.  I didn't realise it was such a big deal!


I do too. You get to scream and make an idiot of yourself, and your friends can't embarrass you in front of other friends next time you meet up.
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« Reply #15 on: 23 Oct 2005, 12:40 »
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I swear, they should have a "my friends paid $135 to see Cream but wouldn't shell out $20 to see The Decemberists with me" singles section at these concerts so kindred spirits can hang out together.


Even if the Decemberists were doing a free show, I'd pay $135 to see Cream.  I just don't like the Decemberists.  Haha.

As for going to shows alone. . .it's pretty much the only way I ever made friends with people who are into some of the same stuff as I am.  Good luck.
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« Reply #16 on: 23 Oct 2005, 13:12 »
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Your birthday's on haloween? My poor child, you must have gotten hell for that - literally. 'bah da bing'




people do say that it explains a lot about me.

Personally, I don't know what they're talking aboOUUUUUUUWWWWWt...
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« Reply #17 on: 23 Oct 2005, 13:49 »
Nope, don't know him.
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« Reply #18 on: 26 Oct 2005, 16:25 »
Well, the concert was really awesomely awesome. The lonesomness wasnt that big of a deal, actually. I saw one person I knew but she totally blew me off.

loser.

Anywho. I acutally spotted a guy with a pintsize hoodie on. I was thinking about saying hey, but that meant I had to give up my kick ass spot in line (which was second) and then I saw him again but I didnt want to lose my kick ass spot (which was front and center). So I guess I'll never know who this guy was.

But yeah. Concert rocked. Going to a show alone doesnt = death for the world.

Did it ever?
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« Reply #19 on: 26 Oct 2005, 19:31 »
Awesome! Glad you decided to go by yourself. I saw them in Chicago and it was a blast.

The first metal show I ever went to I went by myself. As a 16 year old kid I naturally felt awkward part of time in between sets, standing in the back alone, but by the last band I had moved up in front of a speaker and started headbanging madly.  So it was a great experience after all!   I'd say if you can't find people who like the band, it's better to go alone then go with people who just want to be nice.
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« Reply #20 on: 26 Oct 2005, 22:42 »
The first concert I went to alone was in a coffee shop. young and sexy were playing, and I was one of maybe nine audience members. A bit awkward, but they were good sports.
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« Reply #21 on: 27 Oct 2005, 14:21 »
GO to the gig in Nottingham and you can hang with me and my ace hardcore posse of dudes.
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