Ever get the feeling that 'you're too old for this shit'...?

[Master Ray]

... as Roger Murtaugh once said..? 

And I don't mean too old for NMA... Mr Sullivan is quite a bit older than me and as long as he keeps playing, I'll keep showing up...

But the rest of it... I'm a seasoned gig-goer, its been my main social activity since the 90's and I've always been one to try and keep up with new bands and all of that good stuff...

Had the chance to go to a gig tonight, could have gotten the train straight from work, got in there and a train back home again.  But.. I couldn't be arsed.  Too tired and a bit aching.  Likewise, a gig a week on Friday... an artist I love, but I'm thinking about the journey there and back and the expense and how much better my bed looks at the end of a hard week...   

I don't know.  My joints are aching, old injuries are reminding me of themselves all the time and, quite frankly, I'm feeling ten years older than my actual age...

I've always been a guy who acts younger than his age but, right now, I'm feeling it.  And not liking it.

Any of you lot feeling the same way?

[Bunny]

Thus is the ageing process. The voice that says its too much hassle go home and get to bed!!!

[HebdenNeil]

Yes.

I find buying tickets in advance helps.
Getting back from work in the wind and rain, or like last Friday when it had started to freeze, makes the hour drive or train journey plus the costs, seem not such a good idea when I haven't got a ticket.

Sitting in a (not very)warm house, with Helen, the cat and a glass of beer, was much more civilised.

Also often knowing the gig won't finish until gone eleven, even though doors are at half seven and there is only one support doesn't help. The last train will have gone, meaning I'll have to drive. Often not too much of a problem as the beer is usually over-priced and undrinkable. I must be one of the few people that like early finish gigs, so I can get home at a resonable hour.

[Pol]

Its extremely difficult to keep up with things. We all have our reasons be they financial, family pressure's or just can't be bothered. I'm happy with the early finish thing to as the last train home from Glasgow is just after 11pm.
Would say to M.R. at least you've been out and done it and still prepared to try. How many other people do you know about your age that are still doing the same things as yourself. Your not ready for your pipe and slippers yet

[Master Ray]

Its extremely difficult to keep up with things. We all have our reasons be they financial, family pressure's or just can't be bothered. I'm happy with the early finish thing to as the last train home from Glasgow is just after 11pm.
Would say to M.R. at least you've been out and done it and still prepared to try. How many other people do you know about your age that are still doing the same things as yourself. Your not ready for your pipe and slippers yet

Love that message, Pol!  Gotta say, I was in a bit of an odd mood last night when I posted the original message (OK, a few drinks might have had something to do with it...  )

You heading home right after the gig?  That's a shame.  If a pre-gig thing can be arranged, you up for that?

[rick a.]

Rock and roll will keep you young!! 
I think. I went to more concerts this year than I have in ages. And I often pay the price the next day after I get home at 1:00 in the morning and have to get up at 5:00am. But, you know, it's really worth it, because I really don't know what I would do without the occasional concert to go to. I really need that infusion of energy to offset the boredom of my job. And I'm learning seeing a gig sober isn't all that bad either!

[Pol]

No my train outta Nottingham isn't till 10am Sunday morning.
Was just generalizing that when i normally go to gigs in Glasgow its good to get the last train home. I should be making a appearance at the after gig party. Might need a red bull or 3 as my first train on Saturday is at 7am to Glasgow then the 8am train from there changing at Warrington.
Yes a rock n roll life style definitely keeps you younger though

[Berko_kev]

Rock and roll will keep you young!! 
I think. I went to more concerts this year than I have in ages. And I often pay the price the next day after I get home at 1:00 in the morning and have to get up at 5:00am. But, you know, it's really worth it, because I really don't know what I would do without the occasional concert to go to. I really need that infusion of energy to offset the boredom of my job. And I'm learning seeing a gig sober isn't all that bad either!

Totally agree, I am in a similar position, probably been to more gigs this year than ever, getting home at 1am and having to get up a few hours later is a pain but you're a long time dead, go for it now, while you still can.

[Shush]

I'll agree with that too. When you no longer want to go to gigs, it maybe time to accept you are middle aged 

[rick a.]

I'm beyond middle aged but still fueled by music.  As one of my favorite groups put it. "full speed , straight ahead, don't stop, you can sleep when you're dead"!

[Anna Woman von NRW]

Yes.

But it's all lies - never too old 

[Master Ray]

Loving these messages!  You're all right, we're NOT too old for this shit!!! 

So tomorrow night, I'm gonna go at it like I was a teenager (even though I just threw out my dodgy ankle and now its twice the size it should be...)

See you at Rock City!

[Pumpkin]

If anything, the opposite really.

Saw Anna Calvi recently and was delighted to find that some of the 'youngsters' are fantastic live and well worth the time and effort to see. Christ, she even stole the hearts of some apprehensive Morrissey fans in Dublin! Now that's an accomplishment in itself...

[stompy13]

Know how you all feel. Went to a Bad Religion gig this summer in Barcelona. The place was absolutley packed and I was down in the mosh pit as usual. The temperature must have been well above the 40s. About three quaters of the way through the gig I had to drag myself to the side as I was about to pass out from heat exhaustion. After throwing up and dowsing myself with ice I was asked by a kindly soul of a similar age if  I was OK. When I told him I'd been in the mosh pit, he just gave me a crazed look of despair and said I must be mad! I think he was right! Obviously I sat out the rest of the gig and when I got home I was able to ring out all my clothes as if they'd just come out of the washing machine.

The worst part was having to accept that I'm not in my twenties anymore and the old body just can't take the hammering it used to 

[Rusco]

You know it's great to read your posts. I've been waiting what I will write here. I used to go to the gigs every now and then since when I was 28. And
then I met my lovely wife. I've been a crust punk nearly all my life before meeting her. And then we moved. I cut the cut the connections to the city life. We felt happy about the change.

Nowadays it's always nice to go to the gigs because it's quite rare when we'll do that. We are on our 40's now. I actually used to be harassed about things when I was younger. It's gone now.

It has been nice to come back to the NMA; that once shook my heart as a teenager. I've always loved them and now it seems "they" are bringing something back on us.