Comments on: Too Old for the House Show

By: Slevin

Slevin — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:28:59 +0000

When you gotta go, you gotta go.

Fact is, basement/house shows are hard to feel comfortable at if you don’t know someone directly related to an owner of said basement/house, unless you’re too young to be self-conscious about things like that. Then again, if you’re not that self-conscious at all, good on you. But understand that some people find it hard enough going into a local store they’ve never been in without getting an outsider vibe.

Ever go into an antique store in an area you aren’t familiar with?

Your experience may, and will, vary.

By: Steve Growthe

Steve Growthe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:50 +0000

It’s always better to bring a friend to a house show, but I should have given you my cell #. We’d have hung out with you and made some introductions happen. Definitely next time. We’ll also make an effort to play in NYC soon, probably at St. Vitus.

By: H.P. Taskmaster

H.P. Taskmaster — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:46:15 +0000

It wasn’t actually all that loud. A week and a half before, I stood up front by the 013 P.A. and had Al Cisneros’ bass feel like it was rattling my bones while Sleep played. That was so loud my ears rang after even with plugs in. This I could take. Seems I’m too old despite the volume.

By: Woody

Woody — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:41:22 +0000

“If it’s TOO LOUD, you’re TOO OLD!” – my high school year book quote (1985).

By: Skill-it

Skill-it — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:30:19 +0000

I remember 10 years ago when I was the youngest least tattooed and least hairiest guy at the doom/stoner shows. Now I’m one of the oldest but still the least tattooed/hairy so I still feel a bit out of place. I too wished the scene was bigger and shows more popular and populated back then, now thats its happened (but a few years too late for me to take advantage) I’m at a loss of what to do. Its tough to keep up with all the good new bands and keep tabs on the classics.Its tough to go out and balance responsibility on a week night. tough tough tough.

By: benhoog

benhoog — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:17 +0000

Man, you gotta rise above it. Im 40 and don’t give a shit who like it. I go to less due to geographic/financial reasons these days but I also look forward to seeing Caltrop next weekend. I think it’s a function of being comfortable in your skin man. Perhaps, in time, that’ll happen for you.

By: Mazzereth

Mazzereth — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:40:57 +0000

I’m 36..I started slowing down a couple of years ago as it seemed the ‘right thing to do’..now I have started getting into the groove again.

I realised that I would rather be tired at work but knowing that the night before I had just seen a good band/played a good gig/ recorded a good song, than not be tired at work but feeling empty and devoid of the nourishment of the rock and rolls.

By: Leaving a Reply

Leaving a Reply — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:45:54 +0000

I’ve heard turning 30 is a kind of turning point in life. Maybe that could be part of it?

30 isn’t even old though, in my opinion. I’m 26, almost there. I wouldn’t let it worry you. A 30 yr old dude like you seeing some heavy shit, that’s cool. Anyone that gives you shit about it is just an idiot.

By: goAt

goAt — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:41:59 +0000

Hey man, somebody has to be the Wooderson of the doom scene…

…but I totally dig where you’re at. Unless I have a sixer before a show, I can’t even be bothered to be driven anymore…at the age of 36, what the fuck else do I need to see? I’ve seen Pelican play in front of 10 people who didn’t give a fuck, I’ve seen IsIs when Aaron Turner had dreads, I saw High on Fire/Mastodon play together in front of 30 people for $8, I watched Neurosis play for two hours as the crowd dwindled in a basement club as Scott banged away during a tribal drum bit, saw Boris close enough to see the sweat on Wata’s cute little titties…watched as Josh and Nick turned their heads, trying to guide their BRAND new drummer into the set at Lupo’s, felt the saliva from Wino hit my cheek as he spat the lyrics to a Hidden Hand tune…I could go on…

I love being old. FUCK THE KIDS!!!! :)

By: mr

mr — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:29:14 +0000

i dig the above post. well said joe.

as someone that rides the line between house shows and “venue” deals, i must say the i get all sentiments expressed in your blog and have felt the same way at times, but once you break through the awkwardness (like anything) its gets easier and easier….

see you at the next Olive Garden show in Philly….Bu Bear will slay us and we will drown peacefully in a sea of schaffer and jack