What is the youngest age you would take your child?
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My comments were for the idea of having a 6 year old standing close to the stage, in a sardine like setting-close to the pyros and speakers, not to mention the drinkers. I think she would be ok up in the seated section. I was front row at the Joint in Vegas, and there were only about 4,ooo people on the floor there-many drunk and rowdy-there were a few times I was really nervous about what would happen if they continued to push and shove forward as they were doing... Last time I did a GA concert-never again.
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LonelyRoad:
You were honestly that big of a fan when you were 4? That's right around the time I started listening to the Beatles, but I had no idea about Biker Like An Icon till I was probably 14. And you remember chasing the car as it left? I don't think I remember anything from when I was four. Impressive.
My Beatle-brainwashing started before I was even born thanks to my mom. By 4, I was obsessed. Off The Ground came out right around my 4th birthday and I loved that record. I begged to go to the Metrodome to see Paul with her in Minneapolis but like I said, she thought I was too young. So instead she took my aunt who was obsessed with Wix. She had won a radio contest for the concert that came with tickets and a limo. I chased that big black car down the block as they left...my Beatle-loving runs deep
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My wife was six-months pregnant with our daughter when we both won the Flip Camera competition to film Paul at Fenway Park in 2009. It was all access within the stadium, but most everyone was kind enough to point out an empty seat here and there so she could rest. Needless to say, we were thrilled to win but did call the doctor to make sure it was OK and wouldn't cause any hearing problems for the baby. No problem, they said. I really wanted to take my daughter this time around to see Paul. She is three-and-a-half, and LOVES Yellow Submairine (the movie), LOVES Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, Big Barn Bed (YES!), All Together Now, Eleanor Rigby, you name it. But the tour comes to Milwaukee (we live in Chicago) just one week before my wife's due date for our second child and it's just too much of a risk to be two hours away. Like joemcook says, I'd love for my daughter to see Paul before he stops touring, so I hope he'll come around again soon. I wouldn't expect her to last the whole concert?she made it through half of Johnny Clegg's set when he came to Chicago and she was only 18 months old. If we did go, I'd probably opt for the stands as opposed to the floor for all the reasons stated (pyrotechnics, loudness, etc). In summary, I think it all depends on the temperament of the child and his/her age.
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Aipotu:
I think my son was 9 when we took him to see Paul at CitiField. The only problem really was the length -- 2 hours 45 minutes is tough at that age! (And not enough at my age...)
Ha! CitiField was tough for me! I was sick as a dog at that show but I refused to miss it. That said, I felt pretty miserable. In hindsight, it would have been better to go late. The Script as an opening act was unnecessary. Then there was a really long gap between their set and Paul's... then we had to take the train back to Jersey and drive another hour from the train station that night. I learned from my mistake for Yankee Stadium and we got a hotel! Will be booking one for DC as well!!
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Public Space:
My wife was six-months pregnant with our daughter when we both won the Flip Camera competition to film Paul at Fenway Park in 2009. It was all access within the stadium, but most everyone was kind enough to point out an empty seat here and there so she could rest. Needless to say, we were thrilled to win but did call the doctor to make sure it was OK and wouldn't cause any hearing problems for the baby. No problem, they said. I really wanted to take my daughter this time around to see Paul. She is three-and-a-half, and LOVES Yellow Submairine (the movie), LOVES Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, Big Barn Bed (YES!), All Together Now, Eleanor Rigby, you name it. But the tour comes to Milwaukee (we live in Chicago) just one week before my wife's due date for our second child and it's just too much of a risk to be two hours away. Like joemcook says, I'd love for my daughter to see Paul before he stops touring, so I hope he'll come around again soon. I wouldn't expect her to last the whole concert?she made it through half of Johnny Clegg's set when he came to Chicago and she was only 18 months old. If we did go, I'd probably opt for the stands as opposed to the floor for all the reasons stated (pyrotechnics, loudness, etc). In summary, I think it all depends on the temperament of the child and his/her age.
Yeah, as much as I love going to see Macca, the biggest reason for my wanting to go to this show was that I felt that my son was old enough to both enjoy it and remember it. Took him to the Beach Boys 50th last summer and he had a great time It's time for him to see a Beatle! He may be really young, but he'll be able to tell his kids someday that he saw Paul McCartney live!
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joemcook:
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My wife was six-months pregnant with our daughter when we both won the Flip Camera competition to film Paul at Fenway Park in 2009. It was all access within the stadium, but most everyone was kind enough to point out an empty seat here and there so she could rest. Needless to say, we were thrilled to win but did call the doctor to make sure it was OK and wouldn't cause any hearing problems for the baby. No problem, they said. I really wanted to take my daughter this time around to see Paul. She is three-and-a-half, and LOVES Yellow Submairine (the movie), LOVES Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, Big Barn Bed (YES!), All Together Now, Eleanor Rigby, you name it. But the tour comes to Milwaukee (we live in Chicago) just one week before my wife's due date for our second child and it's just too much of a risk to be two hours away. Like joemcook says, I'd love for my daughter to see Paul before he stops touring, so I hope he'll come around again soon. I wouldn't expect her to last the whole concert?she made it through half of Johnny Clegg's set when he came to Chicago and she was only 18 months old. If we did go, I'd probably opt for the stands as opposed to the floor for all the reasons stated (pyrotechnics, loudness, etc). In summary, I think it all depends on the temperament of the child and his/her age.
Yeah, as much as I love going to see Macca, the biggest reason for my wanting to go to this show was that I felt that my son was old enough to both enjoy it and remember it. Took him to the Beach Boys 50th last summer and he had a great time It's time for him to see a Beatle! He may be really young, but he'll be able to tell his kids someday that he saw Paul McCartney live!
Seven years old sounds like a great age to see his first Macca concert. Where are you sitting? For me, taking my daughter to the concert would be the one reason I could justify going to see Paul. I always love the performances, but I feel like I've seen him enough and I have wonderful memories from each show.
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KingMacca:
My first show (2011) I was only 11. Now I'm 13.
How awesome. I was 11 in 1984, and could only dream of seeing Paul in concert. I so wish he'd have toured during that era, playing songs from Tug of War, Pipes of Peace and the new songs from Broad Street. It would be another five LONG years before he'd tour, and I'd have to hold onto Live Aid, Prince's Trust, and the assorted live performances on European television he gave to promote All The Best! for any kind of satisfaction of experiencing him live in the contemporary sense.
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joemcook:
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My wife was six-months pregnant with our daughter when we both won the Flip Camera competition to film Paul at Fenway Park in 2009. It was all access within the stadium, but most everyone was kind enough to point out an empty seat here and there so she could rest. Needless to say, we were thrilled to win but did call the doctor to make sure it was OK and wouldn't cause any hearing problems for the baby. No problem, they said. I really wanted to take my daughter this time around to see Paul. She is three-and-a-half, and LOVES Yellow Submairine (the movie), LOVES Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, Big Barn Bed (YES!), All Together Now, Eleanor Rigby, you name it. But the tour comes to Milwaukee (we live in Chicago) just one week before my wife's due date for our second child and it's just too much of a risk to be two hours away. Like joemcook says, I'd love for my daughter to see Paul before he stops touring, so I hope he'll come around again soon. I wouldn't expect her to last the whole concert?she made it through half of Johnny Clegg's set when he came to Chicago and she was only 18 months old. If we did go, I'd probably opt for the stands as opposed to the floor for all the reasons stated (pyrotechnics, loudness, etc). In summary, I think it all depends on the temperament of the child and his/her age.
Yeah, as much as I love going to see Macca, the biggest reason for my wanting to go to this show was that I felt that my son was old enough to both enjoy it and remember it. Took him to the Beach Boys 50th last summer and he had a great time It's time for him to see a Beatle! He may be really young, but he'll be able to tell his kids someday that he saw Paul McCartney live!
Seven years old sounds like a great age to see his first Macca concert. Where are you sitting? For me, taking my daughter to the concert would be the one reason I could justify going to see Paul. I always love the performances, but I feel like I've seen him enough and I have wonderful memories from each show.
We'll be sitting in the stands, lower level, side view closer to the stage. I think they'll be pretty good seats for him. Not too high up. Couldn't really afford the field but that's okay cause I think the stands will be much better for him. Easier access to the restrooms, plus the last time we had floor seats to a concert, it was Billy Joel in 2006 and my wife couldn't hardly see over the people in front of us. Because of that, we've pretty much opted for the stands ever since and we've been happy I figure if she couldn't see on the floor, there's no way my son could!
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joemcook:
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joemcook:
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My wife was six-months pregnant with our daughter when we both won the Flip Camera competition to film Paul at Fenway Park in 2009. It was all access within the stadium, but most everyone was kind enough to point out an empty seat here and there so she could rest. Needless to say, we were thrilled to win but did call the doctor to make sure it was OK and wouldn't cause any hearing problems for the baby. No problem, they said. I really wanted to take my daughter this time around to see Paul. She is three-and-a-half, and LOVES Yellow Submairine (the movie), LOVES Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, Big Barn Bed (YES!), All Together Now, Eleanor Rigby, you name it. But the tour comes to Milwaukee (we live in Chicago) just one week before my wife's due date for our second child and it's just too much of a risk to be two hours away. Like joemcook says, I'd love for my daughter to see Paul before he stops touring, so I hope he'll come around again soon. I wouldn't expect her to last the whole concert?she made it through half of Johnny Clegg's set when he came to Chicago and she was only 18 months old. If we did go, I'd probably opt for the stands as opposed to the floor for all the reasons stated (pyrotechnics, loudness, etc). In summary, I think it all depends on the temperament of the child and his/her age.
Yeah, as much as I love going to see Macca, the biggest reason for my wanting to go to this show was that I felt that my son was old enough to both enjoy it and remember it. Took him to the Beach Boys 50th last summer and he had a great time It's time for him to see a Beatle! He may be really young, but he'll be able to tell his kids someday that he saw Paul McCartney live!
Seven years old sounds like a great age to see his first Macca concert. Where are you sitting? For me, taking my daughter to the concert would be the one reason I could justify going to see Paul. I always love the performances, but I feel like I've seen him enough and I have wonderful memories from each show.
We'll be sitting in the stands, lower level, side view closer to the stage. I think they'll be pretty good seats for him. Not too high up. Couldn't really afford the field but that's okay cause I think the stands will be much better for him. Easier access to the restrooms, plus the last time we had floor seats to a concert, it was Billy Joel in 2006 and my wife couldn't hardly see over the people in front of us. Because of that, we've pretty much opted for the stands ever since and we've been happy I figure if she couldn't see on the floor, there's no way my son could!
Yes, I agree. I enjoyed being up close at some shows, but those seats are pricey. Plus, I've found I don't like being on the floor if seated beyond, say, row 20. I think the experience is better in the stands, and easier to see, especially if you have a youngster.
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BandontheRun:
What is the youngest age you would take your child to a Macca concert?
Considering the length and the ending time of concerts, I would say 13.
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I tend to agree that I'd not take a child much younger than 12. I've been to concerts where parents had taken young kids and they paid for good seats only to have the kids sleep through it. One dad told me he was so afraid that was what happened, but his wife had assured him their daughter would stay awake. She made it through the pre-show and could pick out the songs, but was asleep by the time Paul came on stage.
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JK910:
LonelyRoad:
You were honestly that big of a fan when you were 4? That's right around the time I started listening to the Beatles, but I had no idea about Biker Like An Icon till I was probably 14. And you remember chasing the car as it left? I don't think I remember anything from when I was four. Impressive.
My Beatle-brainwashing started before I was even born thanks to my mom. By 4, I was obsessed. Off The Ground came out right around my 4th birthday and I loved that record. I begged to go to the Metrodome to see Paul with her in Minneapolis but like I said, she thought I was too young. So instead she took my aunt who was obsessed with Wix. She had won a radio contest for the concert that came with tickets and a limo. I chased that big black car down the block as they left...my Beatle-loving runs deep
I think you were old enough. My mom took me to see The Beach Boys for my 5th birthday. I saw my second Beach Boys show last year, 21 years after the first show. They were awesome. Plus didn't your mom get to see the '76 tour? I would have used that against her to guilt her into letting you go!
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I would only take them if they were old enough to take care of themselves. I would want to thoroughly enjoy the concert, not have to worry about my children being bored/tired/hungry/cranky, etc. We had enough family trips when they were young to know not to take them anywhere where I wanted to really enjoy myself without being responsible for someone else. I would take them now, at 25 & 28 IF they wanted to attend. But they wouldn't for fear I would embarrass them. :
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~lady*madonna~:
I would only take them if they were old enough to take care of themselves. I would want to thoroughly enjoy the concert, not have to worry about my children being bored/tired/hungry/cranky, etc. We had enough family trips when they were young to know not to take them anywhere where I wanted to really enjoy myself without being responsible for someone else. I would take them now, at 25 & 28 IF they wanted to attend. But they wouldn't for fear I would embarrass them. :
I decided from the get-go that I would be willing to deal with a tired cranky kid. I've seen Paul 4 times already... I really want to share that experience with my boy this time! And again, I'm just not sure how many years Paul will be touring so I want to make sure he gets to see Macca at least once.
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It really depends on the child. My wife and I first took our son to see Paul when he was 7. He will be going for the third time on this tour. He is musically inclined, plays piano and guitar. He is familiar with the music and is a fan himself. I agree with other posters about ear protection and not being too close, especially with the pyrotechnics. And the fact that Paul turns 71 this summer and nobody really knows how more tours there will be.
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I took my son when he was 6 and my daughter when she was 9 to Philadelphia in 2010, and last year we went to St. Louis when they were 8 and 11. They call them the best days in their lives, and for me, taking them there, was a dream come true. No time like the present ... plus, you just don't know how many opportunities you will have. Seize The Day.
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My son asked me to take him when Paul toured in 05, he was 8 at his first McCartney concert. We attended about 6 shows during that tour and we both have great, unforgetable memories of those concerts! He still comes with me to see Paul whenever he can. My avatar is him before the Dallas concert in 05 with his Sgt. Pepper suit.
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Taking my 7 year old son to Orlando night #1.... I got perfect seats.... sec 116, row 1. first row of the lower level, in the closest section to the stage... Slightly elevated above the floor, with no tall heads blocking our view.... My son may be young, but this is hardly the first time I've brought him to a live show.... We've aleady taken him to see The Fab Faux... and Rain.... and he's been to Blue Man Group, like 5 different Cirque Du Soleil shows, various Broadway plays, They Might Be Giants, and a Michael Jackson tribute concert.... I think he can handle it fine. He's got a good attention span for his age, and we always stay to the end.... zero restlessness or crankiness. (though i admit, i usually have to bribe him with something from the souvenir stand!) We've watched Good Evening NYC together, and various other live DVDs, we listen to Paul all the time.... he knows overall what to expect. (And in my opinion, that's the biggest key to holding a young one's interest.... song familiarity. I hate to spoil the show, but I'm going to have to peek at the first couple of Out There setlists in a couple weeks.... so if there's any unusual new song choices, i can play them for my son in advance.) But anyway, he's looking forward to it.... He's got Magical Mystery Tour, Abbey Road, and Band On The Run albums on his iPod (from before we even knew about the tour). I'm not twisting his arm to go, at all... His face lit up when i told him we were going to Orlando to see a Paul McCartney concert. As for the noise level, we will have earplugs, and I'll cover his ears for double protection during the LALD blasts... he'll be fine!
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rlj1010:
Taking my 7 year old son to Orlando night #1.... I got perfect seats.... sec 116, row 1. first row of the lower level, in the closest section to the stage... Slightly elevated above the floor, with no tall heads blocking our view.... My son may be young, but this is hardly the first time I've brought him to a live show.... We've aleady taken him to see The Fab Faux... and Rain.... and he's been to Blue Man Group, like 5 different Cirque Du Soleil shows, various Broadway plays, They Might Be Giants, and a Michael Jackson tribute concert.... I think he can handle it fine. He's got a good attention span for his age, and we always stay to the end.... zero restlessness or crankiness. (though i admit, i usually have to bribe him with something from the souvenir stand!) We've watched Good Evening NYC together, and various other live DVDs, we listen to Paul all the time.... he knows overall what to expect. (And in my opinion, that's the biggest key to holding a young one's interest.... song familiarity. I hate to spoil the show, but I'm going to have to peek at the first couple of Out There setlists in a couple weeks.... so if there's any unusual new song choices, i can play them for my son in advance.) But anyway, he's looking forward to it.... He's got Magical Mystery Tour, Abbey Road, and Band On The Run albums on his iPod (from before we even knew about the tour). I'm not twisting his arm to go, at all... His face lit up when i told him we were going to Orlando to see a Paul McCartney concert. As for the noise level, we will have earplugs, and I'll cover his ears for double protection during the LALD blasts... he'll be fine!
Those are the perfect seats! Sounds like you guys will have a great time. Enjoy!
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rlj1010:
Taking my 7 year old son to Orlando night #1.... I got perfect seats.... sec 116, row 1. first row of the lower level, in the closest section to the stage... Slightly elevated above the floor, with no tall heads blocking our view.... My son may be young, but this is hardly the first time I've brought him to a live show.... We've aleady taken him to see The Fab Faux... and Rain.... and he's been to Blue Man Group, like 5 different Cirque Du Soleil shows, various Broadway plays, They Might Be Giants, and a Michael Jackson tribute concert.... I think he can handle it fine. He's got a good attention span for his age, and we always stay to the end.... zero restlessness or crankiness. (though i admit, i usually have to bribe him with something from the souvenir stand!) We've watched Good Evening NYC together, and various other live DVDs, we listen to Paul all the time.... he knows overall what to expect. (And in my opinion, that's the biggest key to holding a young one's interest.... song familiarity. I hate to spoil the show, but I'm going to have to peek at the first couple of Out There setlists in a couple weeks.... so if there's any unusual new song choices, i can play them for my son in advance.) But anyway, he's looking forward to it.... He's got Magical Mystery Tour, Abbey Road, and Band On The Run albums on his iPod (from before we even knew about the tour). I'm not twisting his arm to go, at all... His face lit up when i told him we were going to Orlando to see a Paul McCartney concert. As for the noise level, we will have earplugs, and I'll cover his ears for double protection during the LALD blasts... he'll be fine!
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