tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post2847675224208516095..comments2024-03-25T02:59:14.613+00:00Comments on Breaking More Waves: Going To Gigs On Your OwnBreaking More Waves Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-52106261020048912872010-07-09T16:23:47.199+01:002010-07-09T16:23:47.199+01:00I go to gigs on my own a lot - I'm in my secon...I go to gigs on my own a lot - I'm in my second year in uni here in England and am yet to find enough people with similar music interests.. But even when I'm not on my own, when the band starts playing I tend to wander away, I just like it when the music is everything that is happening at the moment.<br /><br />And you are completely correct about filling the space between sets. Perhaps it's even worse for straight edge people like me, the temptation to get a drink is stronger than usual. One of the techniques I use to cope with this is writing my review on the phone while waiting for the next band. <br /><br />I have also noticed that I am often late for the first band that's playing because I don't to hang around on my own for too long, which is a pity.xtfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178382945046415294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-23718969464193282952010-07-07T00:11:13.416+01:002010-07-07T00:11:13.416+01:00I love going to gigs on my own, and it's defin...I love going to gigs on my own, and it's definitely because sometimes you like to experience things on your own, without others shouting their opinions lazily into your ear. I remember going to see Ryan Adams on my own, an artist who is incredibly personal to me and I have rarely shared with anyone else, so going on my own was essential.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605953443578350560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-17911641536112683802010-07-06T23:43:23.516+01:002010-07-06T23:43:23.516+01:00Never been to a gig on my own - too scared to - so...Never been to a gig on my own - too scared to - so end up missing loads of bands I want to see - but reading these comments is making me think I might just go do it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-13577627539762360842010-07-06T22:40:02.921+01:002010-07-06T22:40:02.921+01:00My first gig was when I was 18 and it was a Killer...My first gig was when I was 18 and it was a Killers gig in Birmingham. I went with some friends and quite enjoyed it - though I did end up getting pushed out the mosh pit. I didn't seem to go to any other gigs until I decided to go to see Los Campesinos...in Manchester. No-one would go with me so I ended up driving from the West Midlands and watching them anyway. I then saw Johnny Foreigner on my own (though a friend DID pull out) and saw Los Camp again.<br /><br />I did enjoy it - because I got to enjoy the band on my own and stood where I wanted. There's always a bit of nervousness as I'm quite shy in general but I'm glad I did. Haven't actually met anyone random apart from one person I spoke about a T-Shirt with...but early days yet. <br /><br />I'd go on my own again - mainly because no other bugger I know likes what I like.XandMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898784027517239281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-26770285008975650062010-07-06T22:26:29.518+01:002010-07-06T22:26:29.518+01:00When I first went to gigs it was always with frien...When I first went to gigs it was always with friends, but as I've got older my friends have lost interest in live music or only want to see the same bands we saw 10 years ago they think that 'current music is not as good as when we were at uni'!<br /><br />I don't think like that so I tend to end up going to see bands on my own quite a bit. Luckily my town (Oxford) isn't that big so I've got to know other gig going regulars at venues and often there will be someone for me to say hi to and have a quick chat with in between bands. <br /><br />At first I was unsure about going on my own, but now its almost a habit and I enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-86723251079387837242010-07-06T13:25:28.002+01:002010-07-06T13:25:28.002+01:00I go to a lot of gigs alone, due to friends having...I go to a lot of gigs alone, due to friends having different music tastes, and love being able to stand where I want, arrive when I want, do what I want. <br /><br />Some good friends I've met through random gigs in strange parts of the country, and often I prefer going to gigs on my own to with groups of people - let's be honest, it's not like you can hear what your friends are saying most of the time anyway!! <br /><br />Great post about this - hopefully more people will start being more adventurous and branching out on their own.Philhttp://www.theregoesthefear.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-76933763767088627692010-07-06T12:56:42.318+01:002010-07-06T12:56:42.318+01:00Hey guys. Thanks for the comments. Something up wi...Hey guys. Thanks for the comments. Something up with blogger at the moment (I'm getting error messages) which seems to mean that some comments are showing up whilst others aren't.<br /><br />Seems like there's a whole host of music fans who go to gigs on their own. The common thread seems to be "I want to see this band, sod it, if no one else wants to go, I'll go on my own." That (imo) my friends, is a true dedicated live music fan....Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-12978885589419157162010-07-06T12:50:58.710+01:002010-07-06T12:50:58.710+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Von Piphttp://vonpipmusicalexpress.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-51265905063639809182010-07-06T07:57:23.750+01:002010-07-06T07:57:23.750+01:00Yup I go to a lot of gigs solo. I did fall foul of...Yup I go to a lot of gigs solo. I did fall foul of the "drinking too fast" pitfall on more than one occasion. Mainly this is due to a/Mrs Pip doesn't like ANY music I like b/ My friends don't like ANY music I like or possibly people just don't like me ;) <br /><br />I must say it can be much more fun alone and I too am sick of people who inanely chat through gigs. At Glasto I went to see Chapel Club and a gang of young uns pushed to the front, fair enough I thought ,must be big fans but then they proceeded to talk loudly right throughout the set. I mean why get to the front to do that ? GrrrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-53001413665278096182010-07-06T07:39:12.619+01:002010-07-06T07:39:12.619+01:00Robin - these are my favourite blogs you do. Much ...Robin - these are my favourite blogs you do. Much as I like (most) of the music you post about, its these discussion pieces about music that are the most fun.<br /><br />I also have been to quite a few gigs on my own. Mainly because my friends and girlfriend aren't into music as much as me and only want to see things they've heard of. I sometimes feel self concious but I'd still rather go and feel that than miss out.Scrystnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-68271030402863570792010-07-06T07:26:18.125+01:002010-07-06T07:26:18.125+01:00Before posting this article I asked around (on the...Before posting this article I asked around (on the web and in 'real life') who had gone to gigs on their own. I'm amazed how many actually do and have. Now I can add you to the list The Daily Growl ! Excellent.<br /><br />As you say 'thankfully' I can usually persuade someone to go with me I take it that you prefer going with someone?Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-22474398002794380332010-07-06T00:11:15.037+01:002010-07-06T00:11:15.037+01:00Yeah, spot on. I used to go to gigs myself fairly ...Yeah, spot on. I used to go to gigs myself fairly often, but these days when my opportunities to get out are more limited, I like to make it more of a social thing. Thankfully I can usually persuade someone to go with me...The Daily Growlnoreply@blogger.com