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DO IT, it’ll be fun.

If you want, do it. I just wouldn’t personally because I feel like those kinds of things are good for group outings not just a single time. 

A Paul McCartney concert seems harmless enough. I think it depends on who you’re going to see that depends on how safe it’s going to be… the fans make the difference.

when I was in my early twenties, I probably would have said no.  Now, I’d definitely go.

I DONT EVEN GO TO THE GROCERY STORE ALONE. I’d be so scurred.

I say go, but take a taser or some pet that can fit in your pocket and bite someone’s jugular. 

Yes! I went to a Michael Buble concert earlier this month alone, and it was definitely worth it!

I wouldn’t want to go alone! I love being around people,and plus with a friend it would make it 123873467823165 times funner!

xoxoxo

I went to a concert alone once at the las vegas colosseum at caesar’s palace, because nobody that I knew wanted to shell out $300 to see a person that they aren’t a fan of and I wanted to sit near the front row. the security was strict and you can’t take pictures. I took out my camera to snap a pic and within seconds, the usher immediately ran down the aisle and told me to put the camera away I sat near the end of the row so I was more noticeable when I took my camera out but I noticed other people near the middle of the row even filming the concert, which was forbidden, and they didn’t say anything to them I went to see an asian singer and he sung mostly love songs and I was melting in my seat

Going alone would never be my first choice, and thankfully I have plenty of people around me that love going to concerts just as much as I do. BUT if it came down to an artist I really love and I knew they wouldn’t be in the area again anytime soon….I’d like to think I’d go by myself if it came to that. Who knows you might meet people there I mean come on you have something big in common! I’m also incredibly shy….so I’d probably be just as afraid to go by myself.

Absolutely, and I have a few times. Obviously it depends on who it is – if it was an artist I like but don’t have a strong desire to go see, then I probably wouldn’t go unless someone was with me. But to me it’s about the concert, not who you’re hanging out with.

i have.  i reached out to people on a fan board and found a few to hang out with.  

see if you can get a friend to check them out with you! if no one wants to, still go. You might regret it if you don’t!

i would never do that, but that’s just me . do what’s best for you .

Lol I am struggling with this too! I wanna see Blink 182, they’re coming to Vegas and I just gotta! But, dunno who with. 

i went to the best concert i have ever been to alone after my friends bailed on me. and i am positive that i had a better time than i would have if they had gone.

Ahaha that’s a hilarious question. I always go to concerts alone. Being with people I know would make me feel inhibited and restricted. 

go alone!!! and yes i would. haha.

@ShirleyD@xanga - I’D GO SEE BLINK 182 WITH YOU! 

In response to the post, I think you should definitely go!  You’ll meet people there, trust me.  At every show I’ve been to in my life, from small local venues to Warped and Bamboozle, I’ve met new people and had a blast.  I’ve never gone alone but I’ve stood alone oftentimes by myself, because the people I went with wanted to get super close to a stage I didn’t have interest in, and I struck up conversations with strangers ha.  You’ll have a great time.  Take precautions and such and don’t drink any alcohol, just to be on the safe side.  It’ll be a great story to tell people later too 

Graaah, just do it!

And then you can make a post about how awesome it was after.

I’d say no…feels like things can get crazy and you might need someone to help you. Then again, I’ve only been to symphonic concerts. I’d go alone to that.

I probably would, yeah. Just make sure it’s safe though!

Honestly, if she’s a smaller artist, i doubt anything bad is going to happen at her concert. I say go for it. Personally, I wouldn’t go by myself if its a big concert where there are going to be thousands of people. But if one my favorite artists came to the Wellmont Theater up in Montclair then I’d go because it’s a small place. For example, if Kanye West was having a concert at MSG and NO ONE wanted to go, I wouldn’t go by myself. However, if the Temper Trap was playing at the Wellmont and NO ONE wanted to go, I’d go anyway.

I always go to concerts alone. Would be cool to go with someone, but I live in Japan and don’t know a lot of people here who are into the same music.

I say go for it, concerts aren’t super social events where people have long conversations anyways so it’s not like it’d be awkward to be alone. Sure it’d be fun to go with a friend but in my opinion going alone’s better than not going at all.

I went to a Jay Chou concert alone. It was awesome, but would have been way awesomer if I had someone to reminisce about it with and someone to share that experience with. To be fair, even if I had friends who enjoyed Jay Chou, I highly doubt they’d have spent $400 to sit close enough to me in the front row. He hasn’t come back to Toronto (or Ontario at all) since, so I’m glad I got to see him when I did. It didn’t get too crazy, but it really depends on the artist you’re seeing. I had my brother see me off to the show and a friend pick me up immediately after so any pre- and post- show madness, I had company for.

Chances are I’m going to see Blue Rodeo alone in a couple months, but… I can’t imagine their fanbase getting crazy or creating any dangerous situations, rofl.

Do it! Part of the fun of being in a new, big city is doing stuff alone. That’s what I did in Dallas when I moved there.
Take mace though. Stay in lighted areas, and be aware of your surroundings. You should be fine.

go for it! i saw alkaline trio alone last year (also in nyc, by the way.) & i would totally do it again. i wasn’t going to miss seeing one of my favorite bands just because no one else could make it. you might regret it if you skip out. think about it — would you rather go see one of your favorite artists, or sit at home doing nothing?

I’d say go for it. I’ve seen Imogen Heap live twice and I went by myself…once at a smaller venue and then later at a bigger venue. (Her concerts are totally awesome btw…super chill!) I could have had people to go with, but they usually ended up being busy or the tickets would be sold out. I still wasn’t about to give up a chance to see my favorite artist though…when you are by yourself at a concert, you don’t have to worry about catering to what anyone else wants to do…just enjoy the show and have fun! (Although it IS nice to have someone to reminisce with…ah well.)

Regarding safety, just have your cell phone with you and have a solid plan of how you are getting there/leaving.

Hmm I would not as I wouldn’t feel safe… but I tend to be overly cautious.

I wouldn’t go alone because I don’t want to be by myself, but if you really like the artist then go by yourself, it doesn’t make sense to miss out on the opportunity. The good thing about going by yourself is: you won’t have someone constantly bugging you, you don’t have to keep up with anyone and if you wanted to move around and get closer to the stage you can. The bad things are: You’ll be alone and you won’t have anyone to share it with.

To be honest with you most people do go alone because they may not have friends that have money or like the artist. I would still go and try to have a good time.

DO IT.

I love being independent and going out doing things alone. Of course, sometimes people look at you funny, thinking “why is that person alone? creeper, surely. loner. serial killer.”  But I don’t give a fuck, I’m out living my life and enjoying it. I don’t need people around me to have fun .

I go to movies often alone. Sometimes to a restaurant. Been to one concert alone, loved it. Whatever – I’m game to do what makes me happy and is fun, regardless of anyone else. Buuuut, I’m super independent and very confident so I don’t worry about someone kidnapping me, robbing me (that’s happened already), or doing some other horrible thing that seems to be engrained in Americans’ heads. I just go have fun =), try it!

give it a shot nothing too be afraid of I go traveling by myself all the time

@ShimmerBodyCream@xanga - jugular biting pocket pet is THE BEST defense strategy I’ve ever heard. I’m getting one.

I’ve been to concerts alone in NYC. It’s not more dangerous than anything else. You’ll be fine. Go. You regret the shit you don’t do way more than the things you do.

I went to a Jrock concert alone. BIG mistake! I should of had a bodyguard or something because those fan girls are vicious.

As for getting there and stuff, you will be fine. The fans scare me.

Going to a concert alone can be liberating! I’ve gone to many concerts in the past with friends and I always end up feeling hindered in some way. I always want to be right up front and center…and they want to stay further back. I want to stay for the next set…and they’d rather go up to the concession area. I want to go wait in line for signings…and they don’t care enough about the band to wait with me. So, I’m really alone most of the time anyway. So, going alone probably wouldn’t be any different.

Plus, it can be really easy to make friends at a concert! I’ve only been to rock concerts myself, and the crowd always seems to have this feeling of kinship. Of course, there’s always the occasional douchebag and that’s unavoidable…but besides them, everyone tends to look out for each other if you just open up a little. The girls band together, the guys look out for and protect the girls. It’s really not as scary as you might think. ^.^

YES. When Lollapalooza comes along, I actually would PREFER to go alone because I see all of the bands I want on my time, get to meet people there, usually end up backstage or just talking with artists after the shows.. it’s awesome.

Absolutely don’t let other people’s taste in music determine who you get to see live. Have fun.

It’s not like a vacation, eating at a fancy restaurant or a trip to the museum that would be more interesting with a friend…it’s a concert! My friend and I went to a huge concert in Seoul, and got separated when the crowd rushed the stage, so even though I was with a friend, it was like I was alone when the concerted started.

I always go to concerts alone! I generally talk to the people I’m sitting near. It’s like a therapy for me, lose myself in the music and not worry about anyone else. It’s a ton of fun. Definitely go

Going to concerts is definitely an awesome experience…Just stay out of the mosh pits and such if you feel you can’t handle it.  Also, if you really want to find a group of people to go with, check the band’s website/message boards.  Usually there are members looking to make meet up groups before/during the concerts.

Yeah! i think it’d be fun! It’ll also be a great way to make new friends who like the same bands as you. I went to a Hurts concert a few months back alone, and I can say it was really one of the best nights of my life  

I’d go.

Chances are you’ll enjoy it just the same and on another hand maybe you’ll meet another group of people who are just as enthusiastic as you are and have a great time. That is if you’re open enough!

make some new friends at the concert!! if it’s a concert where you’re all up and dancing hell yeah go alone and make some friends!

i did! it wasn’t so bad. i kinda ditched my friends for a shinedown concert at summerfest one year and it was a good decision. i made it to the first row and recorded pretty much the whole thing without having them complain.

I have and it gets lonely when you have no one to talk to. You look around and you see people having fun and talking and you’re by yourself. It’s definitely a social event.

I’ve never been alone alone, but I’ve watched Death Cab from the floor while my mom and sister sat in the stand because they didn’t give a shit. It was still amazing. I’d do it if it were my favorite bands, but I’d try to find someone first. Many friends, especially my boyfriend, share the same tastes of music, so it isn’t too hard. I bought tickets to Bright Eyes alone before I knew anyone would go with me, but we ended up having a big group.

I say, go! Have fun and enjoy the music! =)

i would go alone! if you’re worried about safety, just be extra careful/aware of your surroundings, and maybe carry some mace in your purse or something. and make sure there are people who know where/when you’re going

i went to 30 Seconds to Mars alone. it was fine, i had tons of fun. a good thing about going alone is that you don’t have to be afraid of losing the other person (i couldn’t count how many times i saw people talking on the phone and waving around to find their friends or how many times they wondered (with another friend) where the heck the third one was).

I go by myself all the time. It’s hard for me to find anyone that wants to go usually. I know some of the people there now but I still tend to be by myself most of the time. The only time I go with anyone is if it’s farther away. Then I like to get people to go to pay for gas haha