[paulster2626]

Sober at a concert is a bummer...

No it isn't. But the prevailing attitude of late that one can't possibly go to a concert without subjecting themselves to some form of intoxication is.

Now that I read your comment I realize the error of mine - the particular one that I forgot the ID was Edgefest in 2000 and I did not know many of the bands' songs. That makes it kind of hard to get into it, you know?

Went to both Molson Amphitheatre hip shows during the Violet Light tour and was absolutely dead sober for both and had a blast.
Went to the July 1st Amphitheatre show a few years ago and was completely blasted - also had fun.
It is, however, nice to remember all the details from a concert the next day.

I'm not sure if you meant to be condescending or not, but it sort of appears that way. Do you mean to tell me that only lately people have started to want to be a little loopy for a rock show? Whether I'm at a concert or a backyard BBQ, I just find that a couple beers allows me to feel a little more comfortable and enjoy myself, aside from being refreshing and delicious. One doesn't NEED to drink, but some people like it. Tell you what - I'll buy you a beer at the show on Thursday!