Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
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Post by soundtribe_junkie on Aug 8, 2007 13:34:52 GMT -5
Newcomer to this site. Great to talk about music w/people!
I dont know about anybody else, but I need some answers from those of you that have found your music man or woman in this crazy world. Where did you meet? I mean when Im at a show, Im usually up front and focused on music, not talking to guys. But having a partner that shares this love of music is a major important issue b/c that how I love to spend free time. What happened? Did you just happen to meet through friends or meet by chance at a show? Im beginning to think this will never happen!
Post by strumntheguitar on Aug 8, 2007 13:38:28 GMT -5
I actually met my concert-mate at a coffee shop that I frequently visit. I find coffee shops are often full of good peeps that have similar interests as me. I mean, what cool people don't like coffee?
Post by oleander124 on Aug 8, 2007 13:40:00 GMT -5
I met my mate through match.com. I had to go through a lot of crap to meet him, though. Worth the wait!
I knew he was special during one of the first emails we sent to each other when we talked about music. There is something you can tell about someone by the music they listen to.
I met my husband working at an internet service provider... At the time he was working days at the isp and running sound at night, so that gave me a clue that he was a music lover. We've been together for over 8 yrs now and music is a big factor in a relationship (for both of us at least). Have faith that you'll find someone with a similar love of music! And honestly, I don't understand people who say they're 'not that into music', so maybe it's a signifier of a passionate soul more than a music thing... I dunno. You'll find your music lover, have no fear!
I met my husband through a friend when I was 18 and he was 19 - I knew I loved him but it took him 14 years to fogure it out and ask me to marry him. - LOL
i met mine through his ex, who is also a former 'friend' of mine. Thought we'd click . . . . man was he ever right, and almost a year later, better every day
my friend trolled MySpace. She looked for guys a certain age that were single, and in a certain mile radius from where she lived. Then she looked at their profiles - their friends, interests in music, pics of them with loved ones, the comments. Those that seemed great, she contacted. She met one in January at a concert, they moved in together beginning of July, just went to Virgin Fest together and are talking marriage. The most unexpected places often are the best!
Post by mytwitewesties on Aug 8, 2007 17:14:03 GMT -5
My wife isn't into music festivals like Roo, but she didn't mind when I decided to go solo. I think what is important is mutual respect and trust - with that you can share your interests or do your thing. We met in a bar twenty-five years ago. Jack and Diane was a big hit then and John Mellancamp was John Cougar Mellancamp!
For those who say they are not into music.... sometimes it's because they haven't been exposed to anything off the radio. In high school I was obsessed with music. then I went to college and surprisingly, music was less a lifestyle and more a social occasion. Then careers happen and it's hard to learn about new stuff unless you seek it out. Well I sought it out and again became obsessed and met people who liked the same...
But yeah, I have a friend who felt that music was just... well same level as reading magazines or watching TV. She listened to the same classic rock station in her car and office for eons and didn't own more than 10 CDs. Then I started lending her music and now she too is obsessed and is always up for a show with me. She thought it was classic rock, metal, country or pop... nothing else. So maybe you can enlighten someone to be your love and your music buddy!
Post by soundtribe_junkie on Aug 9, 2007 13:02:40 GMT -5
Hey thanks...you know too, someone said earlier that you can tell someone's mindset by what they listen to. I have always thought that too. We all had to be turned onto really excellent music sometime, hmmm? I'd just like to meet a ...uh...experienced..if you could call it that...music man
Of all places, my bf and I met and one of the most ridiculous ghetto dance clubs you could imagine. I was there because my roommates dragged me along, he too was there with his roommate, and went basically because there wasn't much else to do. I eyed him from the dance floor and he came over, he got my number but my friend dramatically dragged me off before he could hear my name. He didn't call me back (well he didn't know my name!), but I had left to visit my sister for a week anyways, and I think he went on a work trip to Vegas. Go figure we both return to the club on the same night, meet up and he asks me on a date (the first guy to actually take me on a real date! - guys you should do this more!) We've been together for 3+ years and plan on getting married in the next 2.
What's even funnier is that my parents also met at a dance club and they've been married for 35+ years ;D
Though that's probably an unlikely meeting for most, I would agree that coffee shops are a good place, especially the small independently owned ones that play eclectic music and have interesting art. Going to small local shows where you can mingle may also be a good idea. Go to new places, try new activities - the person you're searching for could be right in your neighborhood, but maybe you just don't hangout at the same places.
Also, don't stress about it too much. Some of you may have heard that love finds you when you're not looking for it - definitely the truth in my situation. Keep your eyes open, but don't try too hard, spend time with friends, have fun, do things to better yourself and someone is bound to come along ;D
I met my hubby when I was 16 at a friend's party. We started dating when we were 19. we broke up when we were 24. We got back together when we were 29. We got married when we were 32.
Every guy I've ever dated has played a guitar. I'm attracted to calloused fingertips I guess. I don't play myself but I know WAAAY more about guitar gear than is right.
Post by soundtribe_junkie on Aug 9, 2007 18:00:43 GMT -5
Squirrel-hey yeah-I hear you about all that. It's easy to get down about it sometimes tho.
Alyroo-I live off Sharon Amity in chlt. Where you? I loved that figure you have in yer pic..I saw it everywhere esp around soundtribe and sasha and digweed..widespread.
Post by bamadancer on Aug 10, 2007 13:26:19 GMT -5
Well, every guy I've dated has been into music to some extent. My last long relationship - well, he was a music NERD, to say the least. I can't deal with dating someone who's 'not that into music'. It's a deal breaker, honestly. I can deal with differing tastes (some) but I can't deal with someone who doesn't appreciate music. It's such a huge part of my life!
Squirrel-hey yeah-I hear you about all that. It's easy to get down about it sometimes tho.
Alyroo-I live off Sharon Amity in chlt. Where you? I loved that figure you have in yer pic..I saw it everywhere esp around soundtribe and sasha and digweed..widespread.
Love your stories!
Thanks man welcome to inforoo! Karma because you survive Charlotte too.
I'm on Providence Road out toward the Arboretum. You're like 20 minutes from me.
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I'm attracted to calloused fingertips I guess. I don't play myself but I know WAAAY more about guitar gear than is right.
LMFAO! That is too funny! I am a gearhead too so I can relate There is something about those calloused fingers tho' Course I don't think it works as well in reverse...LOL! I think guys just think mine are gross Unless they play too, which is why I prefer the playas....ha!
We've been together for over 8 yrs now and music is a big factor in a relationship (for both of us at least). Have faith that you'll find someone with a similar love of music! And honestly, I don't understand people who say they're 'not that into music', so maybe it's a signifier of a passionate soul more than a music thing... I dunno. You'll find your music lover, have no fear! 
I was there because my roommates dragged me along, he too was there with his roommate, and went basically because there wasn't much else to do. I eyed him from the dance floor and he came over, he got my number but my friend dramatically dragged me off before he could hear my name. He didn't call me back (well he didn't know my name!), but I had left to visit my sister for a week anyways, and I think he went on a work trip to Vegas. Go figure we both return to the club on the same night, meet up and he asks me on a date (the first guy to actually take me on a real date! - guys you should do this more!) We've been together for 3+ years and plan on getting married in the next 2.
