(07-28-2009, 06:24 PM)cathb Wrote:

(07-28-2009, 04:06 PM)MadSerena Wrote: Awesome, another concert veteran (seems like the pits for Manson are an international problem haha)

my pieces of advice:
- About footwear: I understand that you'd like to look pretty in front of VAMPS...but if you use platforms or high heels, there's a lot of chances that you'll twist your ankle or make a hole in another person's foot; if you're worried about being too short, shoes won't make you significantly taller, unless you wear some insane model (please, don't). And because stomping happens, even in the nicest audiences, try to use closed shoes.
- Don't overestimate the average level of stamina: crowds tend to go insane at the beggining of the concerts, but they're human just like you and get tired as well. If things aren't that bad, hang on for a few minutes, the crowd should be calmer after the second or third song.

I know that I am going to invest in some steel-toed boots in the future.
After Vegas, I will respectfully disagree about the stamina. These people would just not give up. I did move to the side and it didn't matter. The girl who was particurally mean just kept on me and the little Japanese girl. We weren't even in her way as both of us moved to give her the spot she wanted. She was just nasty.

I thought the Soma and Wiltern crowds were generally pretty mellow. There were some little girls who were kinda pushy but I just stepped aside and ended up much closer to Ju-Ken anyways.