19 Things You Should Do If You Miss Concerts As Much As Everyone Else
The concert FOMO is real.
If you're really missing out on the experience of attending a concert, you're not alone.

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In the meantime, here are some suggestions on how to help fill the live music–shaped hole in your heart:
1. To start, support your favorite bands by buying merch from them, like T-shirts, sweatshirts, and albums.
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2. Stream a virtual concert from a band or artist you're a fan of.
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3. Make a bucket list of bands, tours, or music festivals you'd like to see when live shows finally return.
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4. Buy a ticket to a drive-in concert near you.
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5. Blast live albums to get that concert vibe wherever you are.
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6. Support local music venues you frequent by donating funds or purchasing merch so that they can survive the closures.
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7. Go on YouTube to watch live videos of past tours you attended or wish you did.
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8. Make a playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or another music streaming service and have your own concert at home.
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9. Get moving and have a dance party to the discography of the band of your choosing.
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10. If you're a gamer, get creative by creating a concert setting or attending a virtual fest on a platform like Minecraft or Animal Crossing.
my new favorite thing might just be yelling "OPEN UP THIS PIT" in Minecraft #blockbyblockwest #bxbw
11. Learn how to play a song from a band you can't stop listening to.
Spencer did a drum playthrough of Tunnel Vision. Check out the full video on our youtube! https://t.co/CL8CjftAyc
12. Or memorize the lyrics to a track you can't get out of your head.
How tf i memorize 15,000 song lyrics but not one fuckin math formula.
13. Have your own karaoke night and belt out those lyrics like there's no tomorrow.
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14. Collect old tickets, set lists, and other mementos from shows you've attended and put them on display using a pinboard or shadow box.
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15. Reminisce about your fondest concert days by rewatching video recordings, looking at old photos, and sharing stories of the good old times.
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16. Rock your favorite band's tee around the house.
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17. Watch the musical-guest appearances on late-night talk shows like Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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18. Consider attending a "space bubble" concert like the one thrown by the Flaming Lips in January.
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They have two more "space bubble" shows coming to Oklahoma City in March.
19. Finally, remember that you've saved a ton of money not buying that seriously overpriced beer or cocktail at the venue.
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Not to mention all the ridicuously expensive food and parking...
What do you miss most about concerts? Let us know in the comments below!
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