Concert Party Fouls

We’ve all seen it. They guy wearing flip-flops to the show or the drunk girls singing the wrong lyrics too loud next to you…. you know what they are…Party Fouls.

In case you are new to shows or haven’t been in the last decade, here is a handy primer for attending.

1. Never wear the concert t-shirt (aka Merch) of the current band to the show. Party Foul.  You can be a diehard fan but you have to be a little cooler. Oh, be sure and buy it but you can’t wear the current tour stuff to the current tour.

2. You cannot wear flip-flops to a club—ever. You cannot anticipate how much Joe Partier has had to drink next to you and you never know what the bathrooms are going to be like. Closed toe, Bro. Party Foul.

3. On the drive the venue, you cannot listen to the band. I don’t make up these rules, Party Foul.

4.  Don’t get mad when people bump into you. Also, don’t grope, you freaks.

5.  Don’t rest your camera/phone on the person in front of you. Everyone wants to post some good video on Facebook, just don’t borrow your neighbor unless you came with them. It is just weird. Party foul.

6.  Feel free to sing the lyrics, even if they aren’t exactly right. If you don’t know them really well, maybe you shouldn’t scream them…. Just an idea.

7. Don’t sneak a smoke into a non-smoking or indoor venue. We all hate you for it.

8. If you feel the sudden urge to drop it like it's hot or to be a dancer like those on, "So You Think You Can Dance," don't. Someone will ignore party foul rule #4 and a fight will erupt during the concert. Then, an angry Dave Grohl will come yell at you and kick you out. 


No one wants to deal with any of these party fouls or end up covered in your dinner, so follow these for a good concert. Someone will break the rules and you get to laugh at the person wearing flip-flops and the band t-shirt.