What is the GA experience like?

salsasusie77
salsasusie77 Posts: 21
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Been to many concerts, never had GA tix. Is it going to be tame enough to bring my 8yr old with me? (It is Ottawa I have tix to) Am I crazy to think folks would maybe let us have the rail so she can see? Lol... She is waaay too heavy for me to lift up for more than one song! Lol... Unless adrenalin kicks in, then maybe 3-4songs tops! Lol... Should I just switch for reserved seats? What is GA basically like?

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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,084
    I have an 8 year old and I think she'd be bored and tired spending 3+ hours standing around. I don't wait in line for the rail but if I did I wouldn't give it up.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • salsasusie77
    salsasusie77 Posts: 21
    The thing is I have friends that have reserved seats so we could always switch and sit once she is tired of standing... Which would probably be after 30mins... You make a great point about the rail though, thanks for sharing!!


  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,861
    You are crazy to think people will just give the rail to a child...I have had kids (other bands shows) give me the sad eyes and try to squeeze in...NO WAY. If you earn a rail spot it's yours. Small children do not deserve special path to the front just to see....if you do the time to get the rail that's your call. I think taking a kid that young to a rock show is questionable.
    NOt as bad as woman in pit in LA for Springsteen with a baby in a Bjorn carrier, no ear protection..that's criminal.
  • Blood Red Mosquito
    Blood Red Mosquito Posts: 1,611
    Been second from the rail and I have stood at the very back. I would not recommend standing in line all day and then asking a kid to stand in the pit for 2 hours before the show starts, then stand there for 3+ hours for the show. You'll have a great time at the back of the GA and it will be much easier on your kid.
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  • salsasusie77
    salsasusie77 Posts: 21
    Yes, good point about the rail... Obviously it was crazy wishful thinking on my part to think that way... You are completely right... That thought is gone and I have all the answers I need... If she can't see she won't last and that will be no fun for her or I so GA with her is out...
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    salsasusie77 said:

    Been to many concerts, never had GA tix. Is it going to be tame enough to bring my 8yr old with me? (It is Ottawa I have tix to) Am I crazy to think folks would maybe let us have the rail so she can see? Lol... She is waaay too heavy for me to lift up for more than one song! Lol... Unless adrenalin kicks in, then maybe 3-4songs tops! Lol... Should I just switch for reserved seats? What is GA basically like?

    You should probably switch for reserved seats with an 8 year old. You could hang at the back and have enough space she might be able to see, but the rail isn't the place for a child.
    I think 3 to 3.5 hours is long enough for an 8 year old to get pretty damn cranking standing around.
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  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    I would leave the 8 year old at home.
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  • salsasusie77
    salsasusie77 Posts: 21
    There is no question she would do great in reserved seats... We have been to concerts before and she does great... Love hearing her thought process on what she is observing and its really a great teaching moment about music, performing, people's behaviours, etc... She is a musician and so appreciates what she observes..

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