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PJ show w/an infant - for those that have brought one, and for those who sat near someone who did
I know there was a thread a few years ago about taking an 18 month old, and in just briefly revisiting that thread, I know there was a lot of criticism.
In follow up to that thread, I'd like to know if anyone on here has actually taken a child less than 2 years old to a show, and if so, their experience? I have friends that have taken their young ones to shows like the Vancouver Folk Festival, and have had zero issues. I wonder what would be so different about PJ. It's not like its a Bon Iver show, where you might be able to hear the child over the music!
Fenway 1 2016 was a really special moment for both my wife and I, as the dedication of I've got a Feeling to my father really helped me get out of dark dark time. I quit drinking soon after, have been sober ever since, and we had our first child. As such, the prospect of taking my young one to the Fenway shows carries a lot of significance. Also, we would be flying from Vancouver to Boston for 4-5 nights, so a babysitter would essentially be out of the question.
Anyhow, I just wonder if anyone has taken their infant, and if so, their experience?
Or for those folks who have sat near someone with an infant, their experience (was it annoying, or was it okay?)
Our little guy is super chill, and tends to just nod off completely when he's around groups of people. We took him to 2 weddings this summer, and he slept through both (way beyond how long he'll usually nap for.) I feel like when he saw the amount of people, he must have been like "f-this, wake me up when it's over"(not too much unlike his parents, but unfortunately we don't have that benefit as adults).
Just to clarify, I don't intend to hold him up like Simba or try and score a tambourine, I just want to keep him safe in a Baby Bjorn or similar carrier, with adequate noise cancelling headgear, and take him to the place that means so much to us.
I am prepared to get flamed, but really just want to hear from those that have brought an infant or sat beside one.
Thanks and best of luck to all of you with your ticket requests!
In follow up to that thread, I'd like to know if anyone on here has actually taken a child less than 2 years old to a show, and if so, their experience? I have friends that have taken their young ones to shows like the Vancouver Folk Festival, and have had zero issues. I wonder what would be so different about PJ. It's not like its a Bon Iver show, where you might be able to hear the child over the music!
Fenway 1 2016 was a really special moment for both my wife and I, as the dedication of I've got a Feeling to my father really helped me get out of dark dark time. I quit drinking soon after, have been sober ever since, and we had our first child. As such, the prospect of taking my young one to the Fenway shows carries a lot of significance. Also, we would be flying from Vancouver to Boston for 4-5 nights, so a babysitter would essentially be out of the question.
Anyhow, I just wonder if anyone has taken their infant, and if so, their experience?
Or for those folks who have sat near someone with an infant, their experience (was it annoying, or was it okay?)
Our little guy is super chill, and tends to just nod off completely when he's around groups of people. We took him to 2 weddings this summer, and he slept through both (way beyond how long he'll usually nap for.) I feel like when he saw the amount of people, he must have been like "f-this, wake me up when it's over"(not too much unlike his parents, but unfortunately we don't have that benefit as adults).
Just to clarify, I don't intend to hold him up like Simba or try and score a tambourine, I just want to keep him safe in a Baby Bjorn or similar carrier, with adequate noise cancelling headgear, and take him to the place that means so much to us.
I am prepared to get flamed, but really just want to hear from those that have brought an infant or sat beside one.
Thanks and best of luck to all of you with your ticket requests!
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1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
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SO there we were, about halfway through a Weezer show with a kid barely 1 years old. We hiked to the very back where it wasn't so loud and it was fine. We had to cover his ears on the way up because it was loud, but once we got to the top it was okay for him.
Other than about 100 dirty looks we got, I didn't think it was a big deal.
I'd never bring a kid that young to a show I paid for, it definitely took away from the experience worrying about his safety and keeping an eye on him, but I couldn't turn down an offer to be let in for free.
If you dont bring them great
if you do —-bring ear protection and tend to their needs.
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I think that baby kid needs to hang back. Taking the wedding experience and applying it/comparing it to PJ is like comparing apples and electric drills. I am the parent of a 14 year old only-but-not (she's adopted and has siblings elsewhere) and so that makes us a 3 piece family. Kiddo has gone to all kinds of things with us but at that age, I personally would have never considered taking her. (She slept through the 2006 Boston Marathon, having been transferred in and out of transport, up and down stairs . . . ) Certainly, you have to consider what is best for your family, but you know how this thread is going to go. I think that you were best to go with the threads that have already been established because this one is going to be a rinse and repeat of the old.
I could also be wrong, but I believe that baby kid would need a ticket.
With whatever your decision, may you have a fabulous time at whatever show/s you attend!
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Should you decide that you want to bring your kid I just ask you as fellow fan, please consider other people around you should he start to crawl around or cry or get bored. It might not only ruin your experience but there are other people who are paying a lot of money and would love to see the show without distractions.
I think if the foundation with the parents is solid and they take good care of their kid during the show, it would not be all that traumatising for the child. If they trust their parents and the parents show them that everything that's happening is totally normal, than they will accept it as such.
Of course it depends on the kid as well. Some kids do fine in crowds and noisy places, others panic. Some people are great with people they don't know, others start to cry and want to hide. It also depends on his age. Will he be able to walk but not old enough to understand that running around is not a good idea or can carry him with you?
You have 9 months or so until the show to figure it out.
Ear protection, smoke protection, sun protection, and crowd protection. Those were my main worries. Can you do that at a baseball stadium? Probably not so it would bug my nerves as a parent.
Id say trust what your gut tells you. You know your child. What do you expect their behaviors to be like? and what enjoyment level do you expect to be had by all? This might give you the answer you seek.
When I go to a show with my buddies I like to drop the odd F-Bomb here and there. Lets face it, Im out for a night away from my own kids where I can finally do so.
Now I have to imagine sitting next to someone with a child at a concert. It might spoil that little bit of freedom for me and others who have escaped their Home/family lives for just a few hours of enjoyment, and only to be thrust back into behaving like a PROPER well-mannered member of society again.
I don't know man
1. CONGRATS ON GETTING AND STAYING SOBER!!
2. I’m not sure how old your child currently is but having had 3 kids myself (ages 18, 13, and 10) I know how much they change in just a few weeks time especially in the baby/toddler years. I’m not sure if it’s possible to use experiences at a wedding as indication of how the child might react to a loud and crowded rock concert months later.
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I remember there being a lot of unruly drunks at the 2016 Fenway shows. Eddie Vedder even told folks on night two to grow the fuck up (paraphrasing) after the reports he received from Fenway security/fan services about night one. Not a place I'd personally want to bring my baby.
Maybe you can give it a few years and bring him to a show he'll remember.
to add another note to what I already said ... I took my 4 year old son to an NHL game this season, and I know its different from a concert but thought id mention it anyway. We had seats right at ice level, behind the net and beside the Zamboni entrance. My sons loves Zamboni's.
After the first period he wanted to know when we were going home.
We had a great time together but I think I will wait another couple years before we do that again.