The thought of attending a concert alone may seem strange or even anxiety-inducing. Isn’t it awkward to stand there without a buddy to talk to? Won’t people gawk at you for being such a loner? Won’t ...

Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions. Please keep them coming at [email protected]. Do I go to concerts by myself? All the time!

Hi Jaime. I recently got into with a friend of mine who couldn’t believe that I would go to a concert by myself. I had tickets to see Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden, but unfortunately, my wife ...

I grew up wanting to be a musician. I took piano and voice lessons; I played the guitar for a brief moment in time. I even did musical theater for much of middle school. What I wanted to do more than ...

One of the worst feelings is finding out your favorite artist is performing but having no one to go with. While it may be unfortunate, it doesn’t mean you can’t go alone. I know the idea of going ...

Danuta Stenka in “Request Concert,” part of 2016 Next Wave Festival at the BAM Fisher (Fishman Space), Brooklyn Academy of Music (all photos by and © Richard ...