Have you ever attended a Rock concert alone?

I've been to several rock shows alone, mostly because my friends don't share my taste in music! It's not like I go to concerts to socialize, I go to listen to the music. So, I've never felt uncomfortable. And no, people were not pointing and whispering! And yes, I would do it again.

I once went to a Bob Dylan show alone. It wasn't so bad, but I had rather go with a friend.

People at concerts (well, the ones I attend anyway) are generally really friendly. If you want to talk you can always start up a conversation with the people sitting next to you easily enough. After all, you at least have one thing in common with them...the person you all came to see. However, if you're a young girl and there alone it makes you an easy target for real life trolls.

If someone I really wanted to see came to town but no one else wanted to go, I would definitely go alone again. Like I said, it wasn't so bad.

Yes and no.

When I work shows as a volunteer usher, I've often gone alone. But.... I'm 'with' the other ushers before the show, and hanging out during our work time, so it wasn't like I was sitting in my seat alone. But after we get cut (off duty) everyone usually kinda drifts away. At that point, halfway through the evening, I'll find somewhere to sit and just kick back and enjoy the show, but I'll be alone. Doesn't bother me one bit, but being there the entire time alone ~ somehow that feels different and less comfortable.

And I've been debating this myself a bit because I do like to go to more shows that most of my buddies, and my free pass went away last year ~ no more volunteer ushers / they want us to be 'employees'. Not the reason I was into it in the first place. I don't want to be on duty for the whole show. I want to get cut halfway through and get to enjoy it. So....

I've identified a couple shows and bought two tickets even though no one wants to pay for a ticket, I've bought an extra and will give it to someone / husband or friend. But buying two means I can only afford half as many concerts, so we'll just see how that works out for me in the long run.

With the summer concert season coming on, I'm bummed I'm not going to more shows....

And in fact, just reading over this, I'm thinking of buying a ticket; a single ticket to one of the shows I would really like to see ~ no time like the present to check it out and see how it feels.

First time I went to the movies alone I felt totally uncomfortable... I sat in the back row (which made me feel even more weird). But then this amazing thing happened. For the first time, I looked around and noticed how many people were there by themselves. Lots. Probably half. And they were scattered all over the theatre ~ not hiding in the back row ~ and after that day, I was never uncomfortable at the movies alone again. I've gone to several movies alone, sit where I want and enjoy the show. I guess there's hope....

No

I Would Be Too Scared.

Last Time Me And My Friend Got Dragged Into The Mosh Pit And Struggled Our Way Out

Eeeeh That Was A Good Night.

But I Did Loose My Friend At A Gig... Then Went In Search Of Her... And Got Started On.

For That Reason I Wouldn't Actually Go Alone.

I prefer it if it is a band I'm really into. I focus so intently on the band that it bugs me if I may seem rude to my friend. I don't want to have to worry if my friend is having a good time. I don't want to share my binoculars. I don't want to decide together whether to stand or sit. I once bought two tickets to a concert; didn't get around to inviting anyone so I went alone. Loved having the extra space around me!

Yes. Back around 2001, I saw Lords of Acid solo. Personally, I hate doing things like concerts alone. However, once you got inside the sweaty crowded concert hall, no one could really tell that you're by yourself. I'm glad that I went to that show because they haven't done a whole lot since. If it's a general admission type of venue, sure I'd do it again. If it's more like a stadium, probably not, that just feels WAY too lonely even for my standards.

Why yes, yes I have. I saw Bob Dylan, all by my lonesome, in 1999. I was working for a nonprofit organization at the time and someone donated a single ticket on the day of the show. It was a very strange Dylan show because he opened with "Gotta Serve Somebody" (my favorite Dylan song) and then played nothing but his hits. It was very reminiscent of his MTV Unplugged set, but he had a full band that was simply outstanding.

I've been to several shows at clubs or summer festivals by myself also. Sometimes I like to formulate my opinions about shows without being influenced by others. I sometimes do that with movies as well.

I saw the Pumpkins alone last year. Purely because they sold out and I had to get the ticket off of E-bay and pay a FORTUNE for my ticket - no one else I know would pay similar money and I just COULDN'T miss it! I had an awesome time, met some nice kids in the queue and got to see the Pumpkins... it was all good.

Oh, and I saw Bullet for My Valentine alone this year, but that was because I lost my friends!!! Wasn't that good - definitely missed them!

When I used to work for Wembley Stadium we sometimes we're given free ticket(s) of bands that didn't sell too well, anyway I was given a single ticket to a Mike Oldfield concert in the Arena. I was sat between 2 very drunk party's of Dutch Oldfield fans who we're singing along to the entire concert. A bit surreal really as 90% of his music is instrumental. I left before the end and the next day gave my copy of Tubular Bells to charity.

I've never been to a concert alone, nor do I plan on going alone. All the venues here are located in the inner city area which has the highest crime rate in the US and it's not a really great place to go by yourself, especially at night after concerts end.