I will never "get" this!

[Lachesis00]

This is not the case in a lot of places. The 4 concerts I've gone to I know it isn't the case. IN fact, the 2 latest concerts I could not take my chair with me. I had to leave it by the front door and walk down the stairs which I can do, but I can not stand for more then a minute or two. The building may not have to do ADA rules if they are old enough. Grandfather clause.
Even if it is the case, a lot of these places do not have seats that rise as you go back rows, so if you stand in front of me, I still will not be able to see.
Something popular to do is to go to the front of the stage. Well even if I am in front row, I can't easily see because a lot of people (men and women!) will rush the stage and they will block you.
It's almost impossible to complain at that point. I'd miss the concert. At the same time, I don't think it's fair I have to stare at people's hiney's. I also do not think it is fair for those of you who feel those of us who can not stand should stay at home or wait for a DVD.
I am not sure what a fair medium would be. I enjoy going to concerts as much as the next person.

Every concert I've attended at my home stadium had reserved seating for wheelchairs and those unable to stand. It's near the front stage right, a whole section right in front of the railing with an unobstructed view of the stage. I believe all public venues like this are required to have this section by the americans with disablilites act. If your local arena doesn't, I'd definitely complain LOUDLY!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Every concert I've attended at my home stadium had reserved seating for wheelchairs and those unable to stand. It's near the front stage right, a whole section right in front of the railing with an unobstructed view of the stage. I believe all public venues like this are required to have this section by the americans with disablilites act. If your local arena doesn't, I'd definitely complain LOUDLY!

They most certainly do have wheelchair seatings in a lot of places. But that still doesn't stop people from standing in front of you and blocking your view.

 

[Kristi1357]

I definately prefer to sit. I am not a dancer. I also have bad knees since junior high. I am fine if I am walking, but fluid will collect below the knee if I stand still for any period of time.

I will stand if the crowd is standing, and pay for it later. I wouldn't tell those around me to sit down.

I must be getting old! I loved seeing Billy Joel this year and being able to sit! I was also able to sit for Prince a couple years ago since no one else stood. And who knew Prince would have been so awesome?! I love going to shows!

Next up are 2 Goo Goo Dolls shows with tix right up front. I'll be the one standing there, not dancing - but having the time of my life!

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

We just went to see our favorite band and I was so sad that no one stood up. I mean, I wouldn't just stand up in the middle of the hall and block the people behind me, but ususally for this band, everyone is up the whole time. This time, I felt like I was at church or something! I mean, I don't dance, actually, but I love to move around! It's hard not to!

 

[denisenh]

I stand and usually yell too. "I LOVE YOU DONNY!!!!"

(That man is one hunk of burning love)

 

[bellacam]

I am a paraplegic. I have no choice. I cannot stand up. Any suggestions for me, or am I just SOL??

The venues I frequent have handicap seating for this reason. It is a raised platform so no one can block your view or stand in front of you. So no, the handicap are not sol unless they choose to sit somewhere else.

 

[BillSears]

The venues I frequent have handicap seating for this reason. It is a raised platform so no one can block your view or stand in front of you. So no, the handicap are not sol unless they choose to sit somewhere else.

This obviously varies by venue. The wheelchair seating at Merriweather Post Pavillion(my local outdoor music venue) where most bands play in my area has the seating in the back row. So once people stand up that's it. You can't see anything except thier backs. So I just don't go to concerts anymore.

It's nice that some places do have a raised platform for wheelchair seating. But not all do and I suspect many do not.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

This obviously varies by venue. The wheelchair seating at Merriweather Post Pavillion(my local outdoor music venue) where most bands play in my area has the seating in the back row. So once people stand up that's it. You can't see anything except thier backs. So I just don't go to concerts anymore.

It's nice that some places do have a raised platform for wheelchair seating. But not all do and I suspect many do not.

Yeah, what Bill said.

Not everywhere has such seating areas.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

The venues I frequent have handicap seating for this reason. It is a raised platform so no one can block your view or stand in front of you. So no, the handicap are not sol unless they choose to sit somewhere else.

Lucky them. There are no such options around this area.

 

[jen0610]

For those of you who are not standers, do not ever, EVER go to a Jimmy Buffett concert. We have been to four of them now, and not once have we sat in our sits or on the grass once this man hits the stage. This is not a concert, it's a party. The current tour's name...Party at the end of the world. You are there with a thousand of your closest friends.

And it's not just the younger crowd, it's the entire parrothead party members. And no one had/has a problem with it. There was an older lady, in her 70's, completly decked out in her concert gear, including her WALKER. And she stood, moved and grooved to every song that was played. The group of 6 that were sitted around where DH, DS, DD and I sat, were so excited for my kids to be going to their 1st Jimmy concert, they help out with the kids. When the kids were standing, they really couldn't see anything put the person ahead of them. The people around us, encouraged us to lift the kids up to see the stage, as well as picked the kids up themselfs. These complete strangers made my kids night. The one guy, made sure everytime a beach ball came our way, he caught it, so that my kids could get a hit in. They danced with my kids and sang all of the songs.

 

[Pugsley]

Funny this should come up since we just dealt with this on Saturday. I can’t complain too much since this was a free concert (Sister Hazel) at our county fair. But I said to DH, “Can people not sit and listen to music at the same time?” I can actually hear, enjoy, and move to the music while sitting. Yes, when the band is doing a big hit or one of my favorite songs I’ll stand up and dance. But I’ve always had bad feet and can’t stand for hours and I just don’t get why people want to stand for the entire show. But obviously there will never be agreement on this subject!

 

[SadieDog]

This is why I love general admission concerts. Those who want to stand or dance go to the floor. If you want to sit you choose a seat. Some people start off on the floor, but get tired and go find a seat. You will find me on the floor dancing.

 

[DawnCt1]

I think the performer would be offended if everyone just sat and watched emotionless....

There are some concerts definately sit worthy (George Strait)
and some that you HAVE to just dance!! (Jimmy Buffett)

its part of going to a concert!!

Offended??? Too bad. Then he is getting paid good $$$$ to be "offended". A little OT but when we went to WDW last summer and everyone sat on the ground in front of the castle to see Tink and the fireworks, my SIL didn't want to sit, despite the fact that everyone was sitting around her. Finally someone behind her asked her if she would please sit down. If she wanted to stand, she should have gone elsewhere. She finally sat.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Sorry, but I don't agree. They are there to have a good time, and people stand and dance at concerts.

I have been told many times to sit down at a concert, and I don't get THAT. It was at a Huey Lewis concert in 1988 that I had an ice cube thrown at the back of my head, because I was standing up and dancing.

WHO doesn't dance at Huey Lewis?

 

[sugarpie]

I can't understand why someone would pay good money to go to a live show & then sit in their chair like a lump. I definitely will get up & dance even if I'm in a section of nondancers. I am there to have a good time, which to me is not sitting in a chair. Sorry. There really needs to be good seating for those in wheelchairs, with a good view, that's definitely true.

I was at a Faith Hill/Tim McGraw concert a few weeks ago & Faith Hill was a definite sit in your seat performer, although we were still having a good time. A person in front of us turned around & asked us to settle down. We were just singing along, which I've always considered acceptable. Needless to say we did not settle down! We stood up & danced when Tim McGraw came out, too.

 

[Feralpeg]

Not all of us who cannot stand for two hours are in wheel chairs. Therefore, wheelchair seating does not solve the problem. I personally like to dance. I just can't do it for extended time periods like I used to. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy seeing my favorite artists in concert. I like to SEE them perform and hear them just as much as you like to dance to them. So, by the logic presented in many of these posts, I guess that older folks should not go to concerts. Seems a shame to me that there can't be some sort of compromise. I don't really think of myself as a "lump". I just happen to be an older lady who can't stand for an extended period of time, let alone dance.

Remember, many of you will all be in my position some day.

 

[Laurajean1014]

I disagree with OP, Huey Lewis and the News is dancable music. I would agree if it were Mozart or Kenny G, but HL&N is moving stuff. I could not just "sit" at a concert that had energy.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Not all of us who cannot stand for two hours are in wheel chairs. Therefore, wheelchair seating does not solve the problem. I personally like to dance. I just can't do it for extended time periods like I used to. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy seeing my favorite artists in concert. I like to SEE them perform and hear them just as much as you like to dance to them. So, by the logic presented in many of these posts, I guess that older folks should not go to concerts. Seems a shame to me that there can't be some sort of compromise. I don't really think of myself as a "lump". I just happen to be an older lady who can't stand for an extended period of time, let alone dance.

Remember, many of you will all be in my position some day.

On the same note, just because I am sitting the whole time doesn't make me a "lump" either. I dance the best I can in my wheelchair.

 

[Feralpeg]

On the same note, just because I am sitting the whole time doesn't make me a "lump" either. I dance the best I can in my wheelchair.

Lindsay, I totally understand. I consider myself a seat dancer. Just because I'm not standing and bouncing around doesn't mean that I'm not grooving to the music.

This is a no win discussion. Those who like to sit will never be happy with those who stand and block their view. Those who want to stand and dance will never understand why we think they should sit. Both groups want to have a good time at concerts. Unfortunately, our methods of doing so conflict. Neither group is going to give on this subject. It is probably best to end the discussion here.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay, I totally understand. I consider myself a seat dancer. Just because I'm not standing and bouncing around doesn't mean that I'm not grooving to the music.

Just FYI, I wasn't flaming you, just adding to your comment I reread my post and it sounded odd. Sorry about that.