Test4Eco23 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have decided to take my daughter to her first concert. She will have just turned 8 yrs. old at the time of the show (April 12 in Chicago). I think it will work out fine, but I do have concerns. I have asked friends, and family and have had mixed reactions. Some have said they think it's fine, and some said it wouldn't be a good idea. Some opinions from you guys would be great. I am sure some of you have taken you own children to Rush shows. Thanks... JRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse2112 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I will say one thing she does have a good father, I wish my dad would have taken me to a Rush concert when I was 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm 18, and saw a decent amount of 8-12 year olds at USANA in August. You WILL smell pot, but if that doesn't bother you, people aren't that outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4Eco23 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have been to 12 Rush shows myself, so I know what to expect in that regard. I just am kind of torn whether or not it's appropriate for an 8 year old girl. JRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4Eco23 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jan 26 2011, 10:08 PM) I will say one thing she does have a good father, I wish my dad would have taken me to a Rush concert when I was 8 Why thank you, I try to do what I can for her. I miss out on allot because I am on the road all the time, so I tend to spoil her when I do see her. JRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphseeker Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 QUOTE (Test4Eco23 @ Jan 26 2011, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (jesse2112 @ Jan 26 2011, 10:08 PM) I will say one thing she does have a good father, I wish my dad would have taken me to a Rush concert when I was 8 Why thank you, I try to do what I can for her. I miss out on allot because I am on the road all the time, so I tend to spoil her when I do see her. JRS Get her some earplugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yeah make sure you use ear plugs for her and she won't get freaked out by the volume. Other than that have a blast. Rush crowds for the most part are very tame indeed. I took my 6 year old son last year and he loved every minute. We are going again on 3/30 and he will be going to see Kiss for the first time 3/17. Those are really the only 2 concerts i would take him to until he hits at least 9 or 10. I will let him hit concerts with his friends at age 13. Just like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 A rock concert is no place for an 8 year old. Granted, Rush and their crowd is tamer than most, but you still have incredibly loud arena, a lot of drunks, a lot of pot, and just a fair share of crazy and rowdy people at any concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 QUOTE (Test4Eco23 @ Jan 26 2011, 10:02 PM) I have decided to take my daughter to her first concert. She will have just turned 8 yrs. old at the time of the show (April 12 in Chicago). I think it will work out fine, but I do have concerns. I have asked friends, and family and have had mixed reactions. Some have said they think it's fine, and some said it wouldn't be a good idea. Some opinions from you guys would be great. I am sure some of you have taken you own children to Rush shows. Thanks... JRS I took my son to his first Rush concert at 7 years old. I think it depends on the kid, honestly. He's 11 now, and I will be taking him to his 4th and 5th Rush shows this June/July. He loves music, and loves Rush especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernTheFish Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) It might be tough for her to see the stage, especially if folks around you are standing, and security is often picky about kids standing on seats. Definitely bring ear plugs! My 8 year old freaked when they started playing. Luckily someone near us had spare plugs for him to use. She'll probably have to go to the bathroom the worst times! Mine had to go right when the encore started. His bladder eventually exploded (just kidding - I'm not that cruel). She may be more focused on the people in the crowd more than the show. That all being said, she'll probably enjoy it for the most part. My then 8-year old is now 17 (yes, I'm old) and we still talk about that show. Edited January 27, 2011 by GernTheFish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 It really depends on what she's like. When I was that young, loud noises from races and concerts disoriented me, even with earplugs, so I had to avoid the "loud noise" events my dad went to until I started getting used to it. And be prepared to smell some pot, there was hardly any at the ACC, but in Montreal it's everywhere. I guess it depends on the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have never been to a Rush show where I didn't smell pot at least once. Just part of the gig, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 - does she like Rush? If so, I would take her. If you're trying to "convert" her, though, I would give it more thought. - earplugs are a must - avoid a lot of liquids before and during the show. Obviously you want to have to take her to the restroom as minimally as possible. if you haven't looked at the set list, at least find out when the drum solo is. You definitely want to be in your seats for that. - People at a Rush show are generally cool. There may be a whiff of grass every now and then, but it's not nearly as bad as it was back in 1981. - I think my decision would also be based on the band, and the crowd. As stated above, Rush is pretty safe. For example, I've wanted to take my 10 year old to see the Foo Fighters (his favorite band), but there's NO WAY I would, simply because Dave Grohl feels compelled to say the word "F*ck" at least 12 times in every sentence (or so it seems). Not good for a kid - at least in my judgement. Seriously, you don't want her bored if she's not a fan. YOU may think it's a cool experience, but she may be more of a Hanna Montana fan. Remember, also, that a Rush show is pretty lengthy. Kids have short attention spans. If I were in your shoes, I might enjoy the show less since I would feel somewhat responsible for my child's enjoyment. I DO see a fair amount of youngsters at a Rush show, so please don't think you're in the wrong as long as you've given it some good thought. Clem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluePhoenix Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I would say take her only if she wants to go and likes the band. I would not take anyone (child or adult) to a concert if they're not into the band. As far as the pot goes I wouldn't worry about it. The second hand smoke is not going to hurt her. Unless of course you're surrounded by stoners and they all light up and create a fog around you. As far as the drinking and rowdiness, it's probably no worse than any baseball, basketball or football game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheech44 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Took my son, age 6.5, last year & he loved it. He was way into the band though and familiar with most of their music. The scene (White River) was fine - tons of families. There were def. other kids his age - some even younger. I didn't notice any more drunkenness or obvious weed than you'd get at a live sporting event, but I wasn't on the lawn. I made sure we were on an aisle so he'd have an unobstructed view & a chair to sit in if he got tired (he didn't). We'll hit the Gorge again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 If she wants to go, take her. Earplugs are a must. I saw Kiss when I was young with my brother (the fan) and my mother (wore earplugs, and found the show exciting overall) - the pot smoke, the drunk people - I really couldn't have cared less about all of that as a child at a concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Ackman Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 QUOTE (Test4Eco23 @ Jan 26 2011, 08:02 PM) I have decided to take my daughter to her first concert. She will have just turned 8 yrs. old at the time of the show (April 12 in Chicago). I think it will work out fine, but I do have concerns. I have asked friends, and family and have had mixed reactions. Some have said they think it's fine, and some said it wouldn't be a good idea. Some opinions from you guys would be great. I am sure some of you have taken you own children to Rush shows. Thanks... JRS Hells YEAH! Do it! Ear protection if you must, but do it! I've been to shows where 4 and 5 year old boys and girls have attended and been rocking out with all us old folks! Direct exposure to the aroma of burning hemp is the only thing a young child might not otherwise experience but they probably see all the same asshole-ish behavior you'll witness at a rock show on TV news. Take your daughter and rock on! Watch this short vid clip. At the end Alex comes over and throws a wave...not at me but at the 4-year old boy sitting on his dad's shoulders who is rockin' just behind me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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O'Malley's Beat Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Take her! Especially if she wants to go. It's been said but bears repeating: EAR PLUGS. I use them for indoor shows, kids should always use them. My sister has taken her daughters twice (they were 7 & 9 first time around) to Rush shows w/o incident. Actually, most fans are considerate and polite around the youngins. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT Eibach Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Wow ... an 8-year old at Rush. As far as I am concerned there is nothing wrong with it; I would only be worried about possible boredom. Rush is a long show ... and if the "can we go now?" questions start to arise, it could be a little trying. I have a 7 and an 8 year old ... and I would not even consider bringing them to Rush as -- I know -- they would not enjoy it. Luckily I also have a 16-year-old daughter who does not like Rush, so the babysitter choice for 7 & 8 year olds is built in. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGT Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am taking my 6 yr old daughter front row center to the Austin show June 12th....bringing the ear plugs for sure, and will try that she sleeps most of the afternoon prior to the show. The other day she got home after school, I asked her if she wanted to see Rush for the first time, she said yes and asked me back WHERE????....I told her "Austin". She then gives me that serious look back, and asks me......"You mean Austin from Backyardigans??????????" Its going to be interesting for sure!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Joining the chorus to take her! Earplugs, of course. And Clem has some great pointers, there... We took our daughter to her first concert at age 5. It was Weird Al Yankovic and she loved it! Since then we've taken her to see as many "classic rock" acts as we can: Clapton, McCartney, Genesis, Yes, Tull... she's always had a great time. She turns 20 in about 2 weeks and she will be with us at the Gorge show. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralArray Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 We took both our girls (ages 9 and 12) to their first Rush concert this past summer at Red Rocks. It was a great finale to a week-long Colorado vacation. I'd say yes IF you think she can stay up late enough without wilting to the point of wanting to leave early. Both my girls were totally engaged and on their feet the entire show in spite of the fact that I kept encouraging them to sit if they so desired. The youngster (age 6 or 7?) on the row in front of us was sound asleep for the entire second half and was literally laid out across the bench seating. We kept having to alert the people that were coming and going to be careful when they passed in front of us because they couldn't see the sleeping child on the bench. Earplugs are a must! Smelling pot is to be expected. Not a big deal. I didn't point it out and the girls never asked any questions. Rush crowds are so tame compared to other groups. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4Eco23 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thank you for all your input. It was pretty much what I expected. I think the length of the show is going to be the biggest concern along with the bathroom breaks. She always goes to the bathroom allot. JRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamelight Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 QUOTE (TheBluePhoenix @ Jan 27 2011, 04:40 PM)I would say take her only if she wants to go and likes the band. Exactly. The show is probably not enjoyable, even for you, if she is bored and willing to leave already when the show has just started. If she likes Rush and is excited about the concert, everything's fine. Just remember the earplugs! Have fun there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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