Cyclops Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Is it wrong that I like to stand for the whole show? I know that we're all fans, so maybe you'll understand that when I'm psyched for a Rush show, I mean I am PSYCHED for the show. After months of anticipation, I have so much energy on show day, I can barely contain it, and there is no way I can plant my ass in a chair for 3 hours while my favorite band is playing live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluePhoenix Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Its fine to stand at a concert since most people will be standing for most of the show. However, if there is a slow part of the slow and everyone in your section sits down except for you then you probably should be courteous to the people behind you and sit down for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm standing and rocking out all night, f**k sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (Cyclops @ Jun 24 2010, 08:21 AM) Is it wrong that I like to stand for the whole show? I know that we're all fans, so maybe you'll understand that when I'm psyched for a Rush show, I mean I am PSYCHED for the show. After months of anticipation, I have so much energy on show day, I can barely contain it, and there is no way I can plant my ass in a chair for 3 hours while my favorite band is playing live. i always feel energetic for the 1st 1/2 of the show, and than i feel the need to sit here and there during the second set. i get tired pretty easily these days and need to conserve some of my energy for the encore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus_thegodofbalance Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Get lawn seats. Everyone stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Every Rush show I've ever been to I've stood. Everyone else is and if you want to see what's going on you gotta stand. I ALWAYS get someone like 6'4" in front of me (I'm 5'2") but not this time, first row for all shows! Whoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZep Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I don't mind standing, and appreciate the energy and enthusiasm everyone has. I also am sure that the band enjoys the energy they get from it too. But I do like to be able to sit once in awhile, after all it's not a GA show, and I do have a chair. Inevitably, I get stuck behind the 6'+ guy who stands the entire show and sloshes beer all over everyone around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballYouBet Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I like to sit with my arms folded and try not to yell too loud either as to upset others. I also don't do beer runs either because I don't want to upset people by asking them if I could get by. I also don't smoke weed because it's rude, and stuff cotton balls up my nose so that I don't have to smell that horrible reefer smoke. Who am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I am a stander. For one, I am short, so I sort of have to. You just can't get into it as much when you're sitting, IMO. It just isn't the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jun 24 2010, 09:46 AM) f**k sitting This right here...a rock concert is NO place for sitting IMO. That's why they make DVD's...to sit on your couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pause Rewind Replay Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (EmotionDetector @ Jun 24 2010, 11:08 AM) QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jun 24 2010, 09:46 AM) f**k sitting This right here...a rock concert is NO place for sitting IMO. That's why they make DVD's...to sit on your couch. Damn right.. this isn't a ballet recital, it's a rock concert! I almost didn't go to the Tampa show in '07 because of what happened to me there in '04... I was standing during Mystic Rhythms and somebody threw a (fortunately empty, plastic) bottle at me! I'm only 5'8, but I've NEVER asked anyone in front of me to sit down if they're standing at a show... first I'm standing myself and pretty good at sliding a step right or left and finding an opening over a shoulder, and second having as many people as possible at the show standing and rocking is a GOOD thing Edited June 24, 2010 by Pause Rewind Replay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_ashaman Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (EmotionDetector @ Jun 24 2010, 11:08 AM) QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jun 24 2010, 09:46 AM) f**k sitting This right here...a rock concert is NO place for sitting IMO. That's why they make DVD's...to sit on your couch. Yep. No sitting for me. If I get tired I'll sit for a bit if I want to, but I'll never expect those in front of me to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) I like to stand and rock but If everyone decides to sit during a slower tune, I have no problem taking a load off. I said load. Edited June 24, 2010 by Rushman14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I stand the whole time and at 5'3, I wear these espradrille sandals that don't hurt my feet and make me a couple inches taller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Jun 24 2010, 11:28 AM) I like stand and rock but If everyone decides to sit during a slower tune, I have no problem taking a load off. Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 24 2010, 10:41 AM) I am a stander. For one, I am short, so I sort of have to. You just can't get into it as much when you're sitting, IMO. It just isn't the same. Same here...at 5'3" it is a must to stand. At the SLC show on the Vapor Trails tour, the guy directly in front of me (I was about 20 rows back on the floor) switched me seats, then let me stand on my chair in front of him so I could see! Looking back, I think he just wanted to look at my arse. I was a young, decent looking chick at a Rush concert, after all! There weren't many of us! I NEVER EVER sit at Rush concerts. In fact, the only concerts I ever sit at are ones I see at the casino in Jackpot, NV at their indoor venue. It's very small, so standing is almost impossible. I go to ROCK! If you can't see over me, then stand up! I am sure you are probably taller than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddnbeth Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I normally stand at a Rush concert but in 08 at Concord, I was feeling a little under the weather and felt like sitting at some point. We were seated in the front row of the 206 section so it didn't affect my view. After a while, more people in my row started sitting and after a few more songs, I turned around and saw that nearly everyone in the entire section was sitting down. In every other section everyone was standing. I know it kind of looked bad, like we were bad fans or something, but it was funny that the sitting spread over the whole section. It was relaxing since I wasn't feeling well. I did stand back up for the encore, as did everyone else in the section. This tour I will be much closer so I will definitely be standing the entire time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (iluvgeddy05 @ Jun 24 2010, 11:42 AM) I stand the whole time and at 5'3, I wear these espradrille sandals that don't hurt my feet and make me a couple inches taller Yes, us short Rush gals need all the help we can get!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 With all due respect, it is a rock and roll concert...you stand!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (EmotionDetector @ Jun 24 2010, 11:08 AM) That's why they make DVD's...to sit on your couch. Heh, heh...brilliant post!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkster2112 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Stand. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balance Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jun 24 2010, 08:46 AM)I'm standing and rocking out all night, f**k sitting. I agree. If you want to sit watch the video screens. Don't bother me with you pansy ass whining. If you whine I do ask if you want cheese with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (iluvgeddy05 @ Jun 24 2010, 11:42 AM) I stand the whole time and at 5'3, I wear these espradrille sandals that don't hurt my feet and make me a couple inches taller I will mention that to my wife, she is always angry at ending up behind tall people and she is 5'4". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 QUOTE (cygnus_thegodofbalance @ Jun 24 2010, 10:24 AM) Get lawn seats. Everyone stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetachedandSubdivided Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Every Rush concert I've been to, people always stood - no matter what part of the venue I was sitting in. Those guys in front rows who don't need to stand? Well, they're still standing, too. I guess I look at it like this - there will be time enough to sit on my ass when I get in my car to drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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