The Cellar - View Single Post - Concerts of the past vs. concerts of the present.

bmgb · 07-01-2003, 04:03 PM

I don't think I've ever been to an arena rock concert. Partly because I don't like bands that are that popular. I suppose I would like to see Pearl Jam, REM, or Neil Young. But just the expense and the impersonalness of it turns me off. Plus, I saw Pearl Jam back in the day when I was a Lollapaloozer. They are a great band, but I haven't heard their latest stuff. I go to a lot of shows at clubs like First Ave (mainroom is pretty big, but no arena) and 400 Bar. I've seen a lot of nationally known acts at these places and the setting is more intimate and just a lot more fun than I imagine the Xcel Center or Target Center would be. Plus I can wriggle my way to the front of the stage if I feel like it. Oh, moshing is fun too. :p

07-01-2003, 04:03 PM	#8
bmgb Master of the Domain Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MN Posts: 231	I don't think I've ever been to an arena rock concert. Partly because I don't like bands that are that popular. I suppose I would like to see Pearl Jam, REM, or Neil Young. But just the expense and the impersonalness of it turns me off. Plus, I saw Pearl Jam back in the day when I was a Lollapaloozer. They are a great band, but I haven't heard their latest stuff. I go to a lot of shows at clubs like First Ave (mainroom is pretty big, but no arena) and 400 Bar. I've seen a lot of nationally known acts at these places and the setting is more intimate and just a lot more fun than I imagine the Xcel Center or Target Center would be. Plus I can wriggle my way to the front of the stage if I feel like it. Oh, moshing is fun too. :p __________________ That gun will replace your tongue. You will learn to speak through it. And your poetry will be written in blood. - Nobody