Rec | GOING TO CONCERTS AS A 30YR OLD

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Something I wrote a while back about getting older and going to concerts. Sore backs and achey necks are all part of the fun. https://tylerabbott-writer.me/2023/10/14/ageing-gracelessly/

@larryluggage

Jan 30, 2024

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going to shows alone is ok!

I started going to shows alone about nine years ago and I’ve never regretted it! To set the scene, I mostly go to small shows with 20 to 150 people there. I am 50, have social anxiety, and almost always the oldest person in the crowd, sometimes decades older than anyone else. As soon as a band I love starts playing, none of that matters! It’s just joyful! If there are artists you love, you owe it to yourself and to them to go see and support them! *that said, I’m a man and all this could be much different for a woman! I think people will look out for you, though. I know I do (but from a distance - I really don’t want to look like an old creep!)

@bee1000

Oct 20, 2024

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spending your hard earned money on geriatric concert tickets

so far this year, i’ve purchased tickets for Bobo Dylo (the unwashed phenomenon), Neil Young (and his immaculate Horse™️), and Richard Thompson. though these tickets were all more expensive than i would have liked them to be, the joy i get from seeing these legendary old fucks play their music is unmatched buy the ticket, go see your heroes. you may not be able to see them again p.s. - i know that buying expensive tickets isn’t an option for everyone, but i’m just trying to encourage you to go ahead and do it if it is even remotely within your budget. hell, be a pal, buy an extra ticket for your buddy who can’t

@sweetbabyjosh

Apr 16, 2024

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YIPEE !!!

deciding to go to a concert alone is so huge, so yay on that !! definitely agree with whats already been rec’d, but i actually found that going on my phone before events was rly helpful ? that and getting a drink before the show starts gives my hands sth to do, and makes me feel a lot less anxious about being there alone. i’ve noticed that lots of concert venues also tend to have rly shitty reception / data, which can be a good conversation starter with other people around u (esp if you see someone else by themself). i’m a pretty anxious / self-conscious person in these types of environments, especially if i’m alone. i found that the act of going to a show alone wasn’t as scary as actually being there and trying to enjoy the moment (fear of being perceived and whatnot). i think i’ve had to learn over time: a) which artists i actually like enough to go see and b) using the post-concert regret to fight through the insecurities HAHA tldr, i guess what i’m trying to say is no pressure if u go to a show alone and don’t have the best experience !! all of this is just a learning curve ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 (but hope u have fun with this concert hehehe)