I Mean, Yeah

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[Him]

I suspect this post by Allyson will get a casual nod of agreement from some and a 'hell yeah' from others. But I also suspect that everyone here misses concerts, myself included (and my posts as of late have been pretty obvious on that point).

Thing is, I know that BBG! readers don't wander around wearing rose-colored Donnie Vie glasses. There are most certainly things about concerts that are awesome. Full stop. But there are also things about concerts that are anger-inducing. So what say you? What are the highs and what are the lows of those events that we all want to see happening again soon?

I'll start:

The Roses: good times with good friends; seeing a new band blow you away and an old band exceed expectations; the pre-func in the parking lot or adjacent areas (there used to be this super-sweet spot, next to a park, near Shoreline before Google swallowed it up); the recap after the show; the ticket stubs; the people-watching; random acts of kindness and camaraderie with total strangers.

The Thorns: ticket prices; merch costs; beverage and food prices; poor sound; lackadaisical performances; disgusting bathrooms; reserved lawn seating (yeah, that is a thing in recent years . . . thanks, Shoreline); parking lot patrols with an axe (not a kick axe!) to grind; handsy security (which, depending on the person, can also be a good thing!); rude/drunk/stoned/smelly/all-of-the-above audience members; cell phones.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday!

[crued]

You pretty much hit it on the head brother! I can't add anything.

[Jack T. Ripper]

The worst.....CELL PHONES! I can’t stand it! Take your photo and put it away, enjoy the experience. Too many times I’m watching the show through someone else’s damn phone. So annoying.

[steverox]

I miss live music a ton like I'm sure everybody on this site. That feeling when the house lights go down and the show is about to start is electric. I liked the first post on this. There are definitely cons like sky high ticket prices, but I mitigate that by going to a few "big" shows a year, and then catching as many smaller club and tribute shows as I can. Way more bang for the buck that way.

Cellphones - agree - don't like 'em. That said, I usually will have it out for a couple of songs, but also make sure that for the vast majority of the show I just enjoy the show.

[Allyson]

If you guys think the bathrooms are disgusting...imagine what it is like for me and all the other glam girls! It sucks holding it for hours. Trust me. - Allyson

[Him]

Steverox, you nailed it!! That feeling when it is just about to start is an amazing one. Even with bands that I have seen dozens of times (that do the same sort of thing every time), it often induces nostalgia-based chills. And even if the experience _after_ that sucks, you still got those chills!!!

Allyson, I can only imagine! And I say that thinking that we should tip our hats to you and all those other glam girls!