AFarewellToHemispheres Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hi, I was just wondering, this is my first Rush concert and I've booked seating tickets close to the stage. I wanted to get standing tickets but they were just too expensive and the ones that were cheap were so far away from the stage that it wasn't worth it. So I was just wondering, is it okay for you too stand at a Rush concert or do people who are seated stand often? I'd really like to know, as I'd love to air bass, drum and guitar and rock out given the chance! Thanks in advance! As I say this is my first Rush gig and many of the other gigs I've been to haven't really been rocking out gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckiller Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) If you get a section of morons, you'll be peer pressured to sit. Happened in Manchester. If I had it my way, concerts should be mandatory standing unless there's a disability. Edited September 9, 2012 by Deckiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdhonda Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 QUOTE (Deckiller @ Sep 9 2012, 03:32 PM) If you get a section of morons, you'll be peer pressured to sit. Happened in Manchester. If I had it my way, concerts should be mandatory standing unless there's a disability. Agreed. Well, for rock acts anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsterfurious Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 QUOTE (AFarewellToHemispheres @ Sep 9 2012, 12:10 PM) Hi, I was just wondering, this is my first Rush concert and I've booked seating tickets close to the stage. I wanted to get standing tickets but they were just too expensive and the ones that were cheap were so far away from the stage that it wasn't worth it. So I was just wondering, is it okay for you too stand at a Rush concert or do people who are seated stand often? I'd really like to know, as I'd love to air bass, drum and guitar and rock out given the chance! Thanks in advance! As I say this is my first Rush gig and many of the other gigs I've been to haven't really been rocking out gigs. If some lazy bum wants to pay a few hundred for a ticket just to go sit on his butt and watch Rush, that's his problem. I have VIP passes to two shows and you will not see me sitting down. Also, I'm a short female so I will be in high shoes to get a better look at the third loves of my life up on stage. With that being said, rock out. If you're going to the ballet or the opera, sit your ass down. Rock concerts, keep standing up, dancing, and singing every single line you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchemingDemon Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Lol we had a big discussion on this not too long ago. I think the general consensus was that there's no correct answer. Do what you want without pissing off those around you http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I don't know what this means but, my mom would tell you to stand on your head and spit BB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzyy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I love the people who tell me to "please sit down" at concerts! I turn around, give them a smirk and a shake of my head and turn right back around -- still standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 You should stand...you should always stand at a rock concert. It is almost disrespectful, in my opinion, to the band to not do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edolecki Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 If there are kids behind you it may change your mind, but you paid for that space and if you want to stand you should. It's your ride, enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) If the people around me are standing, I stand. If they're sitting then I sit. I don't care either way as long as I can hear the music and see the band. I'd just go with the flow if I were you. Edited September 10, 2012 by ColdFireYYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 whichever you decide, at some point it's imperative you at least try to levitate a few inches ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcsbass Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 for me, if the guy in front of me stands up, i stand up. i was on my feet all night in DC last night. doesn't bother me a bit. if you want to sit down, that's what the lawn is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karena Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 QUOTE (Deckiller @ Sep 9 2012, 03:32 PM) If you get a section of morons, you'll be peer pressured to sit. Happened in Manchester. If I had it my way, concerts should be mandatory standing unless there's a disability. Was this in the lower bowl? If so that is strange. Uppers, people tend to like to sit. Still, no way I'm sitting at a Rush show, I don't care what anyone says. My boyfriend sat for a while because his leg was cramping up and a few people were staring at him like he was an alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsterfurious Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Just another thought. When I go to church we stand to worship. You only sit down if you're old, disabled, or not feeling so hot. Otherwise it is considered disrespectful to sit. And to me, going to a Rush concert is almost like going to church, soooo... I wouldn't want to be disrespectful now would I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernTheFish Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Folks in the front sections are going to stand regardless. They should know that before they buy the ticket. Kinda goes with the territory. For folks further back, occasional standing is ok, but I think people should try to stay seated in case people behind you can't see EVEN IF THEY STAND (maybe they are short), or maybe they are old like me and can't stand for 3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 QUOTE (gangsterfurious @ Sep 10 2012, 10:13 AM) Just another thought. When I go to church we stand to worship. You only sit down if you're old, disabled, or not feeling so hot. Otherwise it is considered disrespectful to sit. And to me, going to a Rush concert is almost like going to church, soooo... I wouldn't want to be disrespectful now would I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) As a disabled person......i don't go to that many concerts for this reason. I've had my vision obscured more times then i can count. So.....i'd say sit...but of course i'd say that lol Mick Edited September 10, 2012 by bluefox4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 If you have crap seats you should sit if everyone else is sitting (unless you're in the back row, then do what you want). If you have decent seats but everyone else in your section is sitting, sit. If you have good, great or awesome seats anyone behind you can go outside the venue and fly a kite instead of watching the show. If they have the ability to stand at a rock concert with good seats they should. Just because there is a string section this tour doesn't mean that they will be performing Bethoven's 9th. I had a bad experience last year. We had great seats. My friends were seated next to a quarterback sized player and his orange girlfriend who wanted to sit. They were threatened, and since you don't mess with a dude that big they sat. I was in front of a guy roughly my dad's age. I told him he would have to call security if he wanted to get me to sit. My old man still goes to concerts and he stands, dances and plays his air guitar for the full duration of a given concert. I saw no reason to sit considering the great seats I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Here's my rule: 1) Sit if your legs are tired or you just want to kick back and listen. 2) Stand if you want to see better because the person in front of you is standing. 3) If all the people immediately in front of you are sitting, and most of the people to your right and left are sitting, and the person behind you asks politely... Be cool and sit for while, then when you hear the opening chords of a favorite, jump to your feet like everyone else!! If you bring a shortie (kid) who can't see and put them on your seat so their head is above yours, consider the person behind you... if they get up their seat to see over your kid, then the person behind them has to do the same, and so on...just so your kid can see. Edited September 10, 2012 by ThinkingBig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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