Take my 1 year old to see Ed?

ejb770
ejb770 Posts: 88
edited January 2012 in The Porch
So I am going to be in Salt Lake City for a cousin's wedding the weekend of April 14th-15th and I thought, hey, Albuquerque should be a short flight from there, maybe we'll extend the vacation by a day or two and go see Ed. Only problem is being far from home (Seattle) we won't have a babysitter and would have to take our 20 month old. I don't see a huge problem with this as she loves to listen to music with me and I think she would have a great time and behave herself. Also it's not the kind of show where I'd have to worry about her getting hurt or ruining her eardrums as an EV solo show would be pretty laid back. My wife is not fully on board with the idea though. What do you guys think? Good idea or bad?
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  • Dirty Mosquito
    Dirty Mosquito Chicago Posts: 621
    Personally I think it depends on the child. Generally speaking; I think that's a bit young to bring to a concert; even if more laid back. Your child may be able to remain calm and quiet the whole show; but if your child did start crying for some reason that would be very disruptive at such a small, intimate venue.

    Just something to consider. Wish you the best.

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  • fortheloveofpearljam
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    Ed solo is certainly more tame, and it beats missing the show, but definitely not ideal.
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  • cincybearcat
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    ejb770 wrote:
    So I am going to be in Salt Lake City for a cousin's wedding the weekend of April 14th-15th and I thought, hey, Albuquerque should be a short flight from there, maybe we'll extend the vacation by a day or two and go see Ed. Only problem is being far from home (Seattle) we won't have a babysitter and would have to take our 20 month old. I don't see a huge problem with this as she loves to listen to music with me and I think she would have a great time and behave herself. Also it's not the kind of show where I'd have to worry about her getting hurt or ruining her eardrums as an EV solo show would be pretty laid back. My wife is not fully on board with the idea though. What do you guys think? Good idea or bad?

    Honest opinion...no.

    I have a 4.5 year old that I am considering taking the next opportunity and I think I'm pushing the boundaries a little at that. But she has been to theater shows and has done really well. So I think it'll be ok. And by the time I can actually get to another Ed solo, she'll be 5-7 years old anyhow.
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  • TinAnt
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    Bad idea IMO.
  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    It's going to be hard..she may cry..she may want to walk/move/not want to be held and you may spend more time focusing on the baby than the show. Do you think she will be able to spend 2 + hours just sitting on your lap? You know your child best. Good luck!

    I have a 2 year old and I wouldn't do it. It would be more work than fun and just not worth the expense, IMO. Also, I think the Oakland tickets had an age minimum on them so I would find out if you can even take your child into the show first before making any plans. Again if it were me, I wouldn't even consider it, but good luck man! If your wife isn't really a fan would she be up for staying in the hotel while you were at the show? ;)
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    I think you already know the answer to the question. However, first thing I would do is check with the venue to see if it's OK. Then I would think about the person next to me and how they may not be thrilled about it even if the baby is good. Then think what if it's some drunk dude. Most of all, be prepared to leave and miss the show (and lose out on your money) if things don't go well.
  • ejb770
    ejb770 Posts: 88
    Nah my wife is a fan. Not as big as me but she wouldn't want to go to the city and not go to the show, nor would I ask her to. Thanks for the input guys, I realize my opinion might be swayed because of my desire to go to the show so honest input is good. :D
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    I don't recall seeing small children at EV at Benaroya. It is a very 'intimate' show...Ed speaks softly, and even from 4th row I had difficulty hearing him. (yes, I do have hearing issues as well)

    I would not like to be the person sitting next to a squirmy fussing child at a show like that.
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  • High Fidelity 2000
    High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    I hope you're joking. Bringing a 1 year old to a rock concert is bad enough, but these solo shows are a quiet, well-behaved (mostly) event. Not a place for a baby to sit still and not make noise till 10:30 at night. :roll: Personally if someone brought a baby and sat next to/behind me at a show like that, I'd probably wanna kill that person all night by the end of it. Not appropriate.

    Even if you're out of town, you should be able to find a babysitter. There are services, and reliable resources out there.
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  • ejb770
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    Honestly, not the responses I thought I'd get. Usually everyone here is all about doing whatever it takes to go see the show. It must be a really bad idea. Alright, I get it, thanks for being my voice of reason :lol:
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  • High Fidelity 2000
    High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    ejb770 wrote:
    Honestly, not the responses I thought I'd get. Usually everyone here is all about doing whatever it takes to go see the show. It must be a really bad idea. Alright, I get it, thanks for being my voice of reason :lol:

    Wow, someone who listens. :)
    I apologize for not reading your whole post. You SHOULD do whatever it takes to see the show... but leave the kid at home. I just reread it and you are talking about the ABQ show. I live in ABQ and could maybe help you try to find a babysitter! :)
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  • Kanye East
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    I dont mean to sound rude, but i think this is a terrible idea.
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  • ejb770
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    High Fidelity 2000 wrote:
    ejb770 wrote:
    Honestly, not the responses I thought I'd get. Usually everyone here is all about doing whatever it takes to go see the show. It must be a really bad idea. Alright, I get it, thanks for being my voice of reason :lol:

    Wow, someone who listens. :)
    I apologize for not reading your whole post. You SHOULD do whatever it takes to see the show... but leave the kid at home. I just reread it and you are talking about the ABQ show. I live in ABQ and could maybe help you try to find a babysitter! :)

    Thanks for the offer but I KNOW the wife wouldn't go for that
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  • 81
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    Leave the kid at home....or at least with the coat check
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  • dimitrispearljam
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    its so young..
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,133
    terrible idea. way to young and to loud.
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  • High Fidelity 2000
    High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    ejb770 wrote:
    High Fidelity 2000 wrote:
    ejb770 wrote:
    Honestly, not the responses I thought I'd get. Usually everyone here is all about doing whatever it takes to go see the show. It must be a really bad idea. Alright, I get it, thanks for being my voice of reason :lol:

    Wow, someone who listens. :)
    I apologize for not reading your whole post. You SHOULD do whatever it takes to see the show... but leave the kid at home. I just reread it and you are talking about the ABQ show. I live in ABQ and could maybe help you try to find a babysitter! :)

    Thanks for the offer but I KNOW the wife wouldn't go for that

    Then you and the wife enjoy the show, leave the baby with a sitter. :) If you change your mind let me know, I will try to help out. I could almost maybe find someone I know to watch him/her. :)
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  • MayDay Malone
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    Sure you're not a Phish fan?
  • Cosmo
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    I'm going to side with the Misses on this one. Pass on the Eddie gig, the kid would be miserable there and you will be miserable as you get nagged, non-stop from airport to airport.
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  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    81 wrote:
    Leave the kid at home....or at least with the coat check

    this.

    although your kid is probably better behaved than some idiots i've sitten next to
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