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Why I stopped going to rock concerts

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Only ever once thought a band was too loud - Jackyl.
My most often complaint is the sound just sucks- be it the sound man- the gear or the venue.
Last big indoor we attended was the Dylan Americana tour. Lots of bass in the place but no vocals. Damn line arrays anyhow.
Then there are the people-prices-lines- not for me anymore.
FESTIVAL!!
 
LOL... The OP sounds like someone who has become his parents--"Turn that crap down!"

"And stay off my lawn!"

I don't mind the noise, although I do go to fewer concerts than I used to--more because of the cost, though; $100+ for any kind of reasonable seat at most big-name acts? Jeez, I remember when I thought I was being fleeced when I paid $22 per ticket to see Pink Floyd (it turned out to be totally worth it, though).

I DO wish people would sit down sometimes too. Get up and cheer/dance when your favorite song comes on, sure, but most of the time, just chill. I don't stand up when I'm cranking the stereo at home. I just want to sit there and enjoy the show.
 
Suffice it to say the notion of penalizing the purveyors of rock music because it is too loud is idiocy run amok.

As to the more reasonable question. I do not attend as many as I used to or would like to for all the reasons mentioned. Money, Family, and sometimes an effort that seemed trivial in youth is now seemingly colossal. The same gig I would skip on a weeknight might be a no-brainer on the weekend. I also cannot stomach traveling too far for a gig- I am talking to you Jiffy Lube Live or whatever you are named these days.

Still, whenever I see a good show, I feel energized and more excited about life. Music will do that.

The wife, kid and I will be seeing Arlo Guthrie this Wednesday at Strathmore. A 5 minute drive from the house. Some shows you just cannot resist.
 
For Me it was the drugs. Didn't need that in my life. The pot was the final straw. You couldn't avoid breathing it even if you didn't smoke it.
 
Went to my share of concerts in my younger days - late '70s / early '80s. But now: too loud, too crowded, too expensive, not enough time, no longer partake in recreational substances...Bottom line I guess, too old.:)
 
The last concert I went to was Foreigner in Seattle sometime in the early eighties I think . About all I remember is they played WAY too loud. I got all the way to the back and it was still too much. I think the parking lot would have been perfect!
 
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$24.00 each @ the shows. The rape factor is getting out of control on the pricing of all items, including tickets. :(
 
eljr said:
I stopped going to rock concerts decades ago. Arena rock took over and it's a great party but it's hardly a place to enjoy music and for me it was always about the music.

Then too, responsibility made it more difficult to get out. Not only that, it just stopped being fun as work and family made sleep the most precious part of life. I was just too exhausted to go out, anywhere.

but honest, the shows were just too loud. So loud they made me uncomfortable and sometimes caused pain. WTF is that about anyway?

I am thinking, it's about time shows rolled back the volume.
When you leave a concert, your ears are ringing. That is not healthy.

Anyone else swear off live rock shows? How long ago if you did and why?

Should rock acts have to pay lawsuits from fans claiming damaged hearing? I think so.
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Thank you Mayor Bloomberg. Or as Clint Eastwood would say "Get off my lawn!"
 
Jack Lord said:
Money, Family, and sometimes an effort that seemed trivial in youth is now seemingly colossal.

Still, whenever I see a good show, I feel energized and more excited about life. Music will do that.
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This says a lot more than it says. It's easy to find excuses not to go out and see live bands. Some of them are actually valid, while most are just reasons to stay home. But when you do make the effort, you are most often rewarded. Live music in a good venue is a treat to the ears. I can't remember a single show that after it was over I thought it was a waste of time. Like most everything else we enjoy doing, the hardest part is getting out the door.
Mr. Lord can attest to this from firsthand experience. Waiting in line for 4 hours to see a show...standing the entire show, 7 bands I think. Legendary show, memories not soon forgotten.
 
Cost is pretty much what stopped me. Who can afford 100-300 per ticket ? That's insane !
 
Axe Elf said:
LOL... The OP sounds like someone who has become his parents--"Turn that crap down!"

"And stay off my lawn!"

I don't mind the noise, although I do go to fewer concerts than I used to--more because of the cost, though; $100+ for any kind of reasonable seat at most big-name acts? Jeez, I remember when I thought I was being fleeced when I paid $22 per ticket to see Pink Floyd (it turned out to be totally worth it, though).

I DO wish people would sit down sometimes too. Get up and cheer/dance when your favorite song comes on, sure, but most of the time, just chill. I don't stand up when I'm cranking the stereo at home. I just want to sit there and enjoy the show.
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You can stand on a couple phone books, a chair or even a friend's shoulders if you can't see over the tall folks lol #elfproblems
 
Grumpy said:
Cost is pretty much what stopped me. Who can afford 100-300 per ticket ? That's insane !
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Yeah, I think a lot of us have stubs from back in the day when floor seats were under ten bucks. I started taking my boys to some select shows to make sure they could say "I saw ______ play live". As they've grown up they are returning the favor and have taken me to see up and coming talent. If one of those bands hits it big and commands astronomical prices I can say " I saw ______play live in some tiny dive bar".
 
I don't go to the big shows anymore - way too expensive and the sound is horrible. I see plenty of live music downtown supporting the local bands or smaller acts coming into town.
 
"Live music in a good venue is a treat to the ears".
Couldn't have said it better myself.
My wife and I really like blue grass. One of our fav. bands is Yonder Mountain String Band and every Dec. they play at a festival in Mexico.
The sand sculpture was awesome to watch being built. Probably the smallest festival I have been to btw. (The all inclusive resort is a nice thing to experience if you never have).
My point being that you don't have to go to a bad venue to hear music that's TO LOUD. Pick the venues you go to and the bands you see and you will have a smile on your face when it's all over.
We go to a few less shows over the course of the year but save our $$ up for the really special ones.
Just Sayin'
 
chadnliz said:
You can stand on a couple phone books, a chair or even a friend's shoulders if you can't see over the tall folks lol #elfproblems
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Too much TV for you. Axually, elves are slightly taller than humans, though more slender.

I myself am 6'1". Seeing the show isn't the problem; I just don't want to stand up while I'm trying to enjoy music for two hours.
 
I just started to go again and saw Deep Purple (Ian Paice was on my bucket list) and before that Paul Rodgers who kicked ass. His voice is as strong as ever. The only concert I ever attended that hurt my ears was The Steve Miller Band.
 
Axe Elf said:
Too much TV for you. Axually, elves are slightly taller than humans, though more slender.

I myself am 6'1". Seeing the show isn't the problem; I just don't want to stand up while I'm trying to enjoy music for two hours.
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My Dungeon Master convinced me Elfs or Elves were short in the 6th grade, I never recovered. Lol sorry
 
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