To go or not to go?

Hi _sketch_, I would go because if you don't go you would be asking yourself what if? you might enjoy yourself, one when I was single my ex boyfriend took me to a heavy metal concert, they were well known, it was Average White Band, and Rainbow, I think, whle he was enjoying himself I was getting eally fedup and it was too much noise for me, it was not my idea of music, I lkie easy listening. Tamara

i have done it before but only if it was either already paid for by some one else or paid for as far as it being a fest ticket.. i like to go to ozzfest and i dunno if you know about ozzfest but its a huge thing with both big and small bands with of course ozzy in it.. well anyways i usually only know like 3 bands but since i pay for all of them i watch them all but if i had to pay for each one separately i wouldnt pay or see the ones i didnt know since i dont have that kind of money to blow..

I can understand how you feel. I always find myself in such situation. Concerts are definitely more enjoyable if you know all the songs of the singer/band. However, even if you don't, you can still enjoy as ultimately, it's the atmosphere that makes concerts so enjoyable. I went to Gwen Stefanie's concert last year. I'm more familiar with her when she's in No Doubt than when she's solo. I still went anyway. Though I only know a few songs, I still enjoyed it.

Depends. I'll usually go if some friends are going with me, otherwise I won't. I went to a concert with my best friend this summer even though I wasn't that familiar with the group and it was a lot of fun. However, for me, it depends on the company, not really the music (as you can tell). xD For example, last year I went to a rock festival where a bunch of great bands were playing. I enjoyed the beginning, but then my friends started being idiots and really ruined the entire night for me. That one concert ruined live performances for me because now I'm always skeptical whether I should go or not. Anyways, to answer your question, it just depends on the type of person you are. Do you think you'll feel out of place? Or are you the type that will enjoy any music as long as it's of your preferred genre? I'm the type that feels out of place - mainly because I'm unsocial, though. If you think you're going to enjoy it I suggest you go. Don't miss out on a fun opportunity! Good luck with whatever you decide.

I always go to shows even if I don't know the band. Its a great way to find new music. I usually do this with indie bands, where there music isnt easily available online or in stores. It really gives me a good feel for what the artists are about. If its a large mainstream act i might think twice. the ticket is probably expensive and you might be able to check out the band online before hand.

Kind of depends on how much money your spending. If it is a cheap show and there are good people going you should have a good time regardless of whether or not the band is your favorite. I wouldn't cash out for a band that I didn't know, but then again you might go and decide you really like them. Seeing a band live can put a whole new perspective on their music.