I think 7-9 years is a pretty cool age for a first show. They will remember it and be somewhat overwhelmed by the lights, show and people singing etc I would imagine.
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Sounds fun! Bring ear protection and get seats. Little ones get tired!
Besides Drivin’ N Cryin’ at my local city park, my son’s first show was Jack White and standing at the rail! He did great, but for a 9 year old he did get a bit tired from the standing. Loved it though!
Bottom line, you’re the parent so whatever you’re comfortable with. But I would def bring ear plugs. Fwiw I brought my daughter to her 1st show at age 6. Sleater-Kinney at Irving Plaza, NYC. We watched from the balcony, left before the encores. She still remembers it and talks about it (she’s 11 now).
We took our then 10yr old son to see PJ in Cleveland 2010. Everyone keep telling him he had the coolest parents. He loved it but was dead tired and just wanted it to end.
I personally don’t have an issue with it and wouldn’t be bothered if the seat next to me was. a kid. But I’d have zero desire to take my own kid to a show. Why anyone would want to spend money on a ticket to listen to their child keep asking when does the show start, I’m hungry, I have to pee, I’m tired, can we go home now and then loose their mind because they are deliriously tired by the end is beyond me. If that’s you’re thing, enjoy.
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I was about that age when my dad took me to see the beach boys
Besides Drivin’ N Cryin’ at my local city park, my son’s first show was Jack White and standing at the rail! He did great, but for a 9 year old he did get a bit tired from the standing. Loved it though!
But I’d have zero desire to take my own kid to a show. Why anyone would want to spend money on a ticket to listen to their child keep asking when does the show start, I’m hungry, I have to pee, I’m tired, can we go home now and then loose their mind because they are deliriously tired by the end is beyond me. If that’s you’re thing, enjoy.