Thanks for the detailed responses. Crushgen24/88, thanks for providing that fantastic summary of points. Same to Andi. who picked up on another important point.

To summarise, there are a variety of reasons that crowds at US shows are different from others. The whole concert is treated as a different experience, more of a "night out" than a specific rock concert that us die-hards would expect.

The floor seating doesn't help I guess. I have tickets for Soldier Field and was surprised to be assigned a seat and row whilst booking tickets for the floor section. I hope this doesn't mean that I get told to sit down repeatedly by people behind who can't be bothered to stand,

Furthermore I'd like to think 8 rows from the front is pretty close to the die-heards and where all the standing/fist pumping/jumping will be. As Crushgen24/88.mentioned I hope I don't end up in a Bamboozle like situation where I'm the only energetic kid (18 now) around and being told by others to sit down.

As you guys can tell i'm more nervous than excited for my first Bon Jovi show!