Do you go alone to pricey concerts?

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. I mean celebrity concerts in a venue where tickets are $50--150. and a lot more. I dont mean concerts in a neighborhood park or fair.
Alone, not meeting anyone. I have gone numerous times and have seen
dozens of star concerts alone, but now I no longer go. Maybe my age and cost, the long drive, and feeling very self-conscious, knowing that I am probably the only one alone. I rarely see another sitting alone. Or never. All couples.
 

Iā€™ve literally been to hundreds of great concerts but never alone. Most concerts I went with a group of people. Theres safety in numbers. Iā€™m a women so itā€™s bit different.
 

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Probably 3 or 5 concerts alone every year.
When a Jazz artist comes to Nashville, I there.
Wife and son are not Jazz lovers at all and most of my friends say 'What?'

I notice at these events, I'm not the only one who has no Jazz friends.
Had some great conversations while standing in line, discussing what songs they might play
or when was the last time you saw them play.

Never felt out of place.

If it's a Classic rock concert, the wife and son are first to get on board... (I'm there too!)
 
As for nationally known rock bands, all my adult life. Just enjoyed The Rolling Stones. A key reason to live in the SFBA. Usually solo but then I don't go to be around those I know, am not one to be sitting in seating but rather on my feet, and have no problem meeting strangers. I have Sammy Hagar tickets for September up in Concord.

As for NOT pricy, this Saturday 8/3/24, will drive the 50 miles north to San Francisco and enjoy well known jam bands outdoors all afternoon for FREE (except for cost of gas) at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McClaren Park. Weather...upper 60Fs, mostly sunny, minor breezes.

Jerry Day 2024 @ www.JerryDay.org
 
60 / 80/ 100 concerts over 50 or more years. So I Say play it and forget it.
We were within 40 miles of Woodstock but knew parking and walking are gonna suck.
I get more entertainment playing my guitars with the Originals at home tonight,
last night and most likely every other tomorrow or Evening.

Clapton and Cream were on an Island, drove past, Miles to walk to get to the Concert.

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_____________Nelson, Mell Tillis, Alabama, Confederate Railroad, Dr. Hook and Medicine Show, Kansas. Eagles. etc.
All at fairs, Football Arenas or Parks. Reba at a Thresher Reunion. Hank Jr at a Fall Festival.
 
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I stopped the live entertainment mostly cause I couldn't get far enough away from the tall AMPS / Speakers. ... :coffee: ...
 
Went to many many rock concerts. Only one alone, as friend broke her arm at last minute. Sold her ticket outside venue, Madison Square Garden so we sat together. He had smoke with him and shared with me. I sold him ticket at face value, not looking to profit.

Saw Joe Cocker and opening act was America.
 
DH and I went to a concert once, so disgusted with the hours long pre-star music that we swore never again! Kept that promise .
 
One of the last major concerts I went to was Pat Metheny at the Ryman here in Nashville.
(orginal site of the Grand Ole Opry).

Had a pretty good seat and got to know a young couple seated next to me.
The young man was a music student at the local University and we talked Jazz before the show started.
After the show, they invited me to join them for a drink and since I used to work downtown, suggested
a quiet place so we could finish talking about Jazz.

We talked about the framing of the songs, Pat's technic and I told them about some of the old Jazz masters
I've been fortunate to see live.

Unlike going to loud rock concert with my friends or family, going alone to a Jazz concert is totally different.
 
I'd llike to return to nashville for opry. I always enjoyed it.
But I don't care for the opening acts at any concert. The late nights and feeling of aloneness and usually long drives. Country concerts are not loud and crowds are all right. Yet they are unmemorable to me. Yes jazz is totally different. Different sort of fans
 
Yes ive been to a lot of concerts by myself in the past,, but in the last 5 years i feel a bit more vulnerable when its late at night, so have had an escort , and its meant paying for their ticket, it gets expensive then .
 
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Don't go to any now. Hurts my ears. Grateful that I have good hearing. The music doesn't have to be that loud.
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LOL. I wore ear plugs during my working yrs and loud mowers. I too, have good hearing and I would like to keep it that way. LOL. If I go to hear a band play or movie, I must wear my earplugs! (flesh color) The sound system is too loud for me. LOL. I'm glad you said this! I thought I was the only one who can't stand loudness.
 
For me to go to a concert alone, it would have to be a show or music that I love. I tried going to hear music by myself. I look around and see couples or friendships. It only reminds how alone and lonely I really am. I end up leaving within an hour. These are the concerts that are free or under $30. I can't afford the $100 to $500 concert seats either.
 
Last concerts were in my 40's. Rock bands. I went alone. Did feel odd. Met some people to talk to in line or who I sat next to. Never had a problem. People were nice or decent. I was always a bit on guard.

Now I'm kind of the same, the drive is a deterrent. I don't want to drive to the next city or San Francisco Bay Area anymore.
 

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