crunch Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) Ok. Me and Mrs. Crunch are going to see the guys in San Antonio. Niiiiiiiiiiiiice. However, we're thinking about bringing the entire family to see them in Houston, and sitting lawn seating. Thoughts? Kids are 9/11/13. Rush always seemed to possess a slightly more intellectual crowd (read: not terribly annoying), but will it be some kinda crazy drunken idiot party back there, can one actually SEE from back there, or can we expect a pretty good time? (whoops, my youngest just a birthday - Mrs. Crunch is now mocking me. Crap.) Edited August 24, 2010 by crunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus_thegodofbalance Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 That's not a bad age. You guys should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Dudad Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) I took my oldest to the Test For Echo tour when he was 7, and my other two to Snakes & Arrows at 9 and 12. They had a blast. There's always a chance that some drunk idiot will be nearby, and they may hear some salty langauge and possibly smell something funny, but overall it's a cool experience for them. I was at the Chicago show last night, and saw lots of kids rocking out and having a great time. Note, however, make sure they are wearing ear plugs. Finally, just be aware that you will be ruining all future concert going experiences for them, as they are starting with the best band they will ever see. It's all downhill from there. - TMD Edited August 24, 2010 by The Mighty Dudad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernTheFish Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I think you'll have a good time, and think the lawn is a good choice for bringing the family. I brought my son when he was around 8 or 9. I think he was more interested in watching the crowd than the show itself, but he seemed to enjoy it overall. He also complained about the loudness of the show and some guy appeared out of nowhere and gave him some earplugs to muffle the sound. I would highly recommend bringing a couple pair of earplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Go for it, the band has clean fun (no "How the F*** is it going Milwaukee?!?") and I have never had a hard time with people around me, although I have never been to that venue. When I saw them in Milwaukee, there was a 5yr old girl a few seats down that sang EVERY song, start to finish, in the Moving Pictures set. Pretty cool to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Took my 10 and 12 year old daughters to the Chicago show last night and they had a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I went with my cousin and his 8 and 13 year old sons. They had a blast! Like someone else stated...get ear plugs for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I took my daughter to her first Rush show when she was 5. I started her on the Grateful Dead when she was 3 (or 4...I forget). She loves going to concerts. It turned into "our thing". We have A LOT of great memories from the concerts we attended together. She is 18 and in college now and we are going to the Atlanta show in September. It will be her 11th Rush show. Both of us are excited about seeing another show together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Took my 11 year old nephew to his first "major" concert in Wichita. I bought him some 'Hearos' and had him wear them. When we first sat in our seats the largest, MOST obnoxious trailer park 'Bubba'...and his 'kin folk'.....were right in front of us - dropping f-bombs, "I ohn't geeve-a-sheet who's har other'n me!" attitude a-flyin'. SERIOUSLY, if you are at a show.....there are other people around you!!! KIDS as well!! Do you really HAVE to act like that? Really?? Anyway, my nephew had to go to the bathroom and I followed him up. On the way back, I spotted some empty seats in very back of the section and we sat there for the night....MUCH better people in front of us and around us! Had a great time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nim2 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Lots of kids at St. Louis show. Opt for the lawn unless you want the younger ones stuck behind tall people and not able to see anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clue69Less Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You're never to young (or too old) to see Rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunch Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks folks... After reading the responses here and a quick call to the venue to more or less "gauge the barometer" of what it would be like as it pertains to "drunken fukwits", I'm going for it. Why the hell not? Of course, I'm hoping the guys get the album completed and get back to San Antonio pronto so we can sit and watch inside... FWIW, the kids are pretty evenly split between Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Test For Echo and Vapor Trails... And, my oldest, "the G" gets pissed whenever anyone talks during Jacob's Ladder, the youngest sings Dog Years really loudly, and the middle one is baffled Geddy (The Gedster? Gedley? Glee?) can play bass, keys and sing at once, so I guess they ready ARE ready, lol... My son was initially gravely concerned that Neal didn't play ALL his drums, as we watch the Test For Echo/Work in Progress DVD lot's and we never quite noticed him hit the tiny 6" or 8" splash on top of the ride... UNTIL we finally saw it get hit I think at the end of "Virtuality" (or whatever song is last on the disk...)... Then he said... "Wow. I guess he does. He is the best drummer..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Money Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I saw a lot of young kids at the show I was at. It should be fine to take them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron2112 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Took my two oldest (8.5 and 7) to their first show in Camden. No problems at all -- everyone was really cool, and a few random folks high-fived them on the way in/out. Going again to the hometown show in Bristow in a few weeks. Just bring earplugs for them. Peace, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 San Antonio? People don't get drunk and act crazy in Texas......do they? Take the kids.......have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112-YYZ Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Took my oldest daughter in 04 R30 and S/A 07, she was 14 in 2004. The took my other 2 kids in 08 they were 13 and 9. Had a good time. They will be going with us to see Rush again in Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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