Concertgoing For Dummies: The Indie Scene

Hey, have you been to a music show lately? If you're a follower of this blog, there's no doubt that you've read about many o' indie bands. Christ, Chip Wesley gives you enough to listen to for the next five years in his Albums of the Year posts. Perhaps your interest has been piqued and you want to see some of these groups live. It's a tough world out there, folks. It's not like the good ol' days when you could just wear Levi's and a t-shirt to a Slowhand show while you danced at will. Nope. Sorry. Things have changed. Luckily for you, I learned my lesson last night about what the rules are for watching an indie band. My shame is now for your benefit. You're welcome.The most important thing to remember is that the music is not paramount; you're actions and appearance are what matter most. Appearance:Goddamnit, this is important, so listen up. Floppy hair is best, and don't be afraid to use some light product, though take care to make it lo...