Any suggestions on how to cope when you cannot afford to go to any more concerts? :(
Joined: Sep 2008
Westbrook, CT
Friday, October 30, 2009 - 21:42
Any suggestions on how to cope when you cannot afford to go to any more concerts? :(
OUCH! It is so so painful! I went to 13 shows since April 2nd.....never expected to go to this many, but gosh, to see David and the Anthemic live.....you just cannot stop! It is way too good!
I let the bills slide, don't frequent the grocery store as much, and now it is all over for me til next year...boo hoo, wahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My last show was GA, Oct. 18th....we drove from CT to NC, SC and GA...NC was awesome.
Thank God for Youtube, but man, it is not the same....am just wondering how some of you cope? It is really hard.....this Declaration Tour is so terrific, some of the venues were so small, like Greensboro, it was so special. To have met them, to have experienced a David hug, all of that, well, it just hurts now, and I am not alone......how do we get thru this? I hope David will continue to do tours like this, small venues especiallly....not that crazy about the state fairs...too big....
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As for the DC withdrawals, I too am suffering a severe case of them. I know I can't afford to attend anymore concerts and that has to be almost the worse feeling ever, no losing my late husband was the absolute worse feeling ever. I drove from Joplin, MO to Phoenix with just a three hour nap at a truck stop in Tucumcari, NM. I was by myself but I was intent on completeing my journey. Besides I was returning back home to Pueblo, Co and a 1224 mile detour was worth it. I didn't hurt any that I also had a front row seat. I hope that I will one day be the lucky recepient of a David hug and a photo with him, but I still have his music to tide me over. So keep the music playing and as everyone is saying, search out other up and coming artists, The Script is one group I now listen to because of their opening act for David in Phoenix. Be happy you were able to attend 13 shows, I'm lucky to have seen three and that includes the AI tour in Salt Lake City, which cost over $500 by the time I paid for air, hotel, taxi, concert ticket, (and not a good seat to boot), minor souviners, no t-shirts or programs and the two meals I ate in two days. Quit complaining and be grateful for what you were blessed in being able to do since April.
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Patti Jeske, aka, The Colorado Cougar
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I just read your post and agree with everything you say. There is so much good music out there and so Many good people to listen to. What is it that David always says just listen to and support good music no matter who it is and even what type of music. There is such good music out there to listen to signed and unsigned alike. A person can't get totally wrapped up in one person or they'll go nuts. Not good especially someone they don't even know.
I went to three shows. And got a hug.
There were times they played close to me but work and life and lack of money got in the way. I envy people who can go to 13 shows so I guess just be thankful for that. Yeah, I'm bummed I won't see David live for a while but hey that means we will be getting a new CD sooner which I'm all for! 
I totally understand the concert withdraw though....it is the worst!
Other than that......find things that make you happy that don't involved shows.
"Find other music to listen to.
Go to nearby colleges and universities and find free or cheap student shows.
Go to local coffehouses and clubs and listen to up-and-coming bands and songwriters.
Go on the internet and find other musicians who stream a lot of their songs.
And if your response is, "But they aren't David Cook," well, that's the point.
Asking any musician to be the only source of joy or pleasure for you is really, in my opinion, asking too much of them. Finding other people to inspire you is a good thing...."
I like this way of thinking. I go listen to other music all the time. In fact, I just got home from seeing Cook and Co. in Phoenix last night and immediately went to see someone else at a club near me. I'm going to see another person at a different club tonight and one of my favorite local bands perform on Friday night. I usually don't go every single night like it looks like, though, lol. It is just a busy time, musicwise, right now. I'm loving it.
If I only listened to just one person, I would go insane from boredom, no matter how much I like that person's music. I hear people say that they feel like they are cheating if they enjoy music by anyone else. I just can't figure out that line of thinking. I think that people who feel that way are missing out on a lot of wonderful music that exists out there.
Jeannine
Karen, I have been thinking the same thing lately...only thing that comforts me right now is that it is almost over and then WE ALL will be in the same boat....
I was at the New Haven show and heard about your hug just after it happened. I so wished I had been you. You have that to savor.
I finally got my chance at Clifton Park, and my hug was unsolicited too, which made it ever the more surprising and sweeter.
Yesterday, on the way home from work, while looking forward to the cellcast last night, this very question came to my mind. I have been lucky enough to be at 15 shows, but still, it's never enough!!! What I have started to focus on, is trying to find one defining moment or memory from each show to savor. Those memories are getting me through....
Who can forget, for example....
Newburgh - my first show and Anodyne, March Borgata show - being front row and hearing him open with Twik; Pemberton and LOAP, Northamptom with ABMB AND Silver, Sayreville and THE SHIRT, Foxwoods-meeting Monty in the elevator, Clifton Park - my hug (and fainting while cellcasting), Providence (autograph signing and seeing Andy sing Make Me- I got to see MWK!!!)...
Mr. Cook and friends gave me 15 of my best nights this year (don't tell my husband!!) I have cellcasts and MP3's to remember them by. But like someone said before, get into more artists. David hugged me because I told him that music had stopped holding interest for me, and then he came along, and it all came back to me........I thanked him for that, and he was so genuinely touched because I guess he thought he made a change in my life. So, for that, I continue to explore music, especially with artists that I have found through him and the guys!!!
And, of course, I have all of my new friends that I found on the boards to continue to share the vids, songs, photos and memories with.................
Hope to see you on the next tewer!!!
Gail
I am another addicted fan! I have been to 3 concerts - no meeting, autographs, guitar picks, photos with DC or hugs, yet . I have taken two days off without pay to go, but worth the sacrifice. I will be going to the three Florida concerts over the Thanksgiving weekend. I would spend lots to travel and buy the best seats if I had the cash!
Just savor your memories and focus on the fact that you have been to THIRTEEN!!! And the HUG!!
Wear out your CD, watch for TV spots, You-Tube, ETC. But think of what you DID get to do, not that it is over.
And keep on spreading the word. So many people haven't discovered David yet.
And keep on blogging with your DCO friends!
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he's for real
Find other music to listen to.
Go to nearby colleges and universities and find free or cheap student shows.
Go to local coffehouses and clubs and listen to up-and-coming bands and songwriters.
Go on the internet and find other musicians who stream a lot of their songs.
And if your response is, "But they aren't David Cook," well, that's the point.
Asking any musician to be the only source of joy or pleasure for you is really, in my opinion, asking too much of them. Finding other people to inspire you is a good thing.
Find more music, closer by. Find your ability to enjoy that too. You'll be better off. It will be at least eight months, possibly nine or ten, before Cook and TA are back on the road near you. I'd much rather spend ten months experiencing new things than being sad about missing the old.
ETA: I personally hope that Cook and TA can do larger venues for their next tour. One, because it means they are connecting with a big audience and making more money, and two, because if they do larger venues, they will probably do fewer shows but much longer sets.
I've been to 2 concerts and will be attending one more before the end of the tour. Have loved both and I'm sure that I'll really love the 3rd. Dave and the band have improved so much. I guess that I was really lucky to meet and talk to him and get one of the famous hugs. As for letting finances and other responsibilities slide, I'm not programmed that way. RL has to come first. Always! I know that I'm already looking forward to the next tour.
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DEBRA
I have only been to four shows would have gone to more if there were more closer to me. Yes work & finances have hindered me from traveling. Would have love to have gone to the show in San Fran been wanting to go back for years. I would never miss a days work for a concert or let a bill slide I know David would not want this as much as he loves his fans. Yes I have taken off work for him but they have been vacation days or I adjusted my schedule to see him or get tickets. I wish everyday I have gone to or am able to go to more especially when I see all the vids & diffrent things that happened at each show. I guess everyone just needs to make their own decisions about whats important in there lives and how many shows they can attend.
Hi there from fellow N Club attendee. I am.addicted to David Cook for sure! As you know I have only attended 2 concerts (so far)....but each time I attend one - it makes me crave a David Cook fix even more. I have not ruled out another concert before the end of the tour....yet! Let's see - what get's me through. I made a slide show of all the Declaration Tour posters - play it to the music from the Mystic Lake show I attended. I definitely think his voice has improved over the past year. I have tuned into 4-5 cellcasts. One which was so clear I almost felt like I was there. It helps get me through. The anticipation of his next albumn and upcoming TV appearances should help a little?
Thanks for posting your pic above. Sure hope he continues to do some small venues next year. Hope to see you at another concert in 2010!
Happy Halloween from Minnesota!
And here I was thinking, " Is this tour ever gonna end?" LOL
While I love the fun of attending concerts and seeing people, I'm ready for things to settle down for awhile. I'm ready for a break. I'm also looking forward to new music. It has been quite a year, though. Good times.
Jeannine
I wish I could offer words of wisdom on how to deal with no more Cook! But as you know, I just can't stop going to concerts and am now planning to travel to Canada, FL, and CA just to see him before the tour ends. I literally have gone off the deep end. I have no idea how I'm going to cope when it's all over for me. I think I might actually cry at my last concert.
Ahhh, we have some really good memories from this tour, don't we?
I understand and I have only seen him three times ~ Didn't really meet him and no definitely no hug
. I feel like I am going through 'withdrawals'! I have one...maybe two more times if I am truly lucky to see him before the tour ends (heavy sigh). I too, rely on Youtube and the cell casts to get me through. Whatever was life like before Mr. Cook came along...?!
CHARGE IT!!! lol!
David deserves much success & zero crap fav David Cook quote: #suckitcancer...suck it hard!
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