Concert Tips and Etiquette

When I was thirteen, I went to my fair share of concerts, fo sho. Now, it's slowed down quite a bit, but the memories and knowledge that I got from them still remains. SO I decided to pass it on.


Do:

• Try to stay moderately hydrated. Not too hydrated, especially if you have a small bladder. This rule especially goes when you're standing and won't be able to return to you spot after you leave for the fifth time. (Jamie's note: If you have a smaller bladder ((*cough*like me*cough*)) drink your 8 glasses of water HOURS before the concert.....trust me. Just do it. A glass of water during the concert should be fine, just drink it all hours beforehand.)
• Eat before the concert.
• If you're, say, standing beside a railing, and the guy in front of you in is not a douche (trust me, you'll be able to tell) save his spot. He may return the favor.
• Be aware of your surroundings. For safety reasons, and just to make sure you're not being unintentionally awful to everyone around you.
• Sing along, dance, jump, whatever you want. Have fun. (Jamie: You'll regret it if you don't.

Don't:

• Lean on the chick standing behind you and then yell at her mom (HI EVIL GUY FROM THE RISE AGAINST CONCERT)
• Shout every five seconds. Yes, you're excited. We're all excited. But there's no need to shout "I LOVE YOU" in the middle of a song.
• Wear a dress or anything uncomfortable.
• Not know the band you're seeing. "Aren't we seeing the All American somethings?" POSEURS.
• Jump on people feet. (Ok, actually I was the one to do this one, but I didn't care cause it was Rise Against. Plus, I got this whole little area to myself to jump. \m/*.*\m/)
• Talk through the entire concert about how great the band is. Yes, we get it, you're a fantastic hipster who knows things about The Black Keys now SHUT UP.
• Run around shirtless with your buds. (Jamie: ESPECIALLY if you're....less then attractive. No offense. But if you're super hairy, or super sweaty, just don't. Then again, it's awesome laughing about guys like you afterwards.)
• Do anything you'll regret tomorrow liiiike, oh, I dunno, grind against random dudes, or dance like sluts for NO REASON.

Ta da! Did I miss any?

--Jessica

Jamie:

Yeah, Jess, ya did.

 About moshing. As much fun as it looks, if you're small, be careful; it's a REALLY good idea to bring a big friend with you in case you get in there and realize you can't handle it. If you get in there and realize you're not ready (and trust me, it happens, I've been there) JUST LEAVE. Don't stick around thinking you'll be able to handle it. Just get out of there.

OK, we should be good now.

P.S.

Editor's Note about the Don't's, sorry that you can't see the last 2... Just highlight it with your mouse. I changed the blog template/layout aaand can't seem to fix it... Sorry. ~Jamie