Got Haggis?
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 15, 2007 at 11:21 PM UTC
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I go to shows alone sometimes….i'm pretty much the only one in my local 'friends circle' that digs industrial music, so i usually go it alone to ministry, skinny puppy, etc. i'm sure i'll be going it alone to the sp show at sonar in june, heh.
but i've been to so many shows solo, that it doesn't phase me at all.
i go to movies alone too.
ledooh
Joined: November 15, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 15, 2007 at 11:52 PM UTC
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Given how many people have admitted they go to shows alone, maybe there's been one where the entire crowd consisted of people not there with anyone. What would be the most likely show?
brokensocscene
Joined: December 12, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 15, 2007 at 11:57 PM UTC
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sweetcell, you go to Blowoff and find a daddy bear there, I'd go with your sweetie to the Pipettes. You selfish bitch.
Originally posted by sweetcell:
[EDIT: sh*t, just realizes that BRMC is the same night as the pipettes at the black cat (june 2), a show my GF expressed interest in. dang. maybe there will be a Blowoff that night, and BRMC will be an early show so we can do both?!? and before you ask: no, julian and nkotb, i do NOT trust you enough to let you accompany my sweetie to the pipettes while i go to the 930 ;) [/QB]
imrotten
Joined: February 20, 2002 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 16, 2007 at 01:15 AM UTC
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I drink alone,I sleep alone and I most certainly ROCK alone……that's just how I roll… :D
deathcabforconan
Joined: December 15, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 16, 2007 at 01:43 AM UTC
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i am actually planning on attending the arctic monkeys show tomorrow because none of my friends are that into them. however, i am a bit apprehensive because, though i have traveled to 9:30 club by car numerous times, i have never done it alone, and i know the surrounding area probably isn't the best place for a 142 pound caucasian male to drive through by himself. any kind of words to settle my anxiety will be greatly appreciated!
HoyaSaxa03
Joined: March 22, 2004 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 16, 2007 at 01:56 AM UTC
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Originally posted by deathcabforconan:
any kind of words to settle my anxiety will be greatly appreciated!
grow a pair
elj
Joined: October 09, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 16, 2007 at 01:56 AM UTC
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Originally posted by deathcabforconan:
i am actually planning on attending the arctic monkeys show tomorrow because none of my friends are that into them. however, i am a bit apprehensive because, though i have traveled to 9:30 club by car numerous times, i have never done it alone, and i know the surrounding area probably isn't the best place for a 142 pound caucasian male to drive through by himself. any kind of words to settle my anxiety will be greatly appreciated!
First, I love your name.
Second, you'll be fine. Just get their while it's still light. I usually park on 8th street where there's metered parking (but it's free after 6:30), and since alot of people park there, you don't walk back to your car "alone". Or park in the club's lot for $10.
sweetcell
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Re: Going it alone at a show
May 16, 2007 at 02:21 AM UTC
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what julian said - if you're really worried, pay $10 for the attended parking.
otherwise, if you get there early (say, a half hour before the opener) you should be able to find street parking within a block or two of the club under a street light. if you walk out with the crowds at the end of the show, there should be enough people also going to their cars that you'll have coverage.
personally, i've never felt nervous walking out of the club (i live a 15-20 minute walk away, and almost always walk). my biggest fear - nay, annoyance - are the occasional beggers that ask for money (again, zero actual agression just persistant requests). i think the 'hood gets an unfair rap. yes, there was that girl-gang attack a few weeks/months back… that's one incident out of how many shows? every time i've driven, my car has never been vandalized, just don't leave valuables in plain site. you'll be fine.