At what age did you start bringing your keets to concerts?

cabinfever · Post by **cabinfever** » April 21, 2004 1:25 pm

Mine will be three this year. We don't have plans to take him yet but if we did next year would he need a ticket? or could we just get him a lawn ticket and have him sit on our laps(not that we ever sit down)?

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » April 21, 2004 1:31 pm

We start our keets at 5. Our daughter's first was last year. Our biggest debate tho is if the keets should go every year or every other year. You can't let loose as much with the keets so that makes me think every other year, but who knows how many tours are to come...would hate to have them miss out on those great experiences.

Our youngest is only 11 weeks old so he's got a ways to go yet.

I've seen kids that look around 3 or 4 at the concerts and they do seem to enjoy themselves so I'd say go for it!

BilltheLizard · Post by **BilltheLizard** » April 21, 2004 1:38 pm

I have two keets. The oldest is 4 and will be attending her 3rd JB concert in Ft. Lauderdale May 1st, she was 2 for the first show. Last year I brought both keets, the youngest being 1. This year just the 4 year old, because my 2 year old (although she loves Jimmy) will find the show too long and want to run around and not allow my wife any peace.

It seems alot of venues state that once the child has had its first birthday they will need a ticket. Check the venue.

Next year and from then on the whole family goes again for as long as we can.

cabinfever · Post by **cabinfever** » April 21, 2004 1:38 pm

last year we had front row on sat in chicago and there was a 2 year old having a great time but she got tired. That is why I am going to wait until 4 or 5.... Did you get yours a ticket?

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » April 21, 2004 1:43 pm

I know that at the Pepsi Center in Denver you have to have a ticket for anyone over 2. If you have good seats like last year, Jimmy will probably wave from on stage if you have your keet with you (esp during Fins). We sat in the front row in Denver last year and he waved to our daughter. It was sooooo super cool. We sat kind of to the side of the stage by the sound equipment and one of the roadies gave our daughter a JB guitar pick.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » April 21, 2004 1:46 pm

My oldest daughter turns 8 on 8/26 - I'm hoping that will be her 1st Buffett show, along with her sister that will turn 6 three weeks later.

They both got that "last man standing" gene from me, so I don't foresee any stamina issues with either of them... the thrill and electricity in the air will power them thru the final encore, and they can sleep on the ride home.

BilltheLizard · Post by **BilltheLizard** » April 21, 2004 1:47 pm

buffettbride wrote:I know that at the Pepsi Center in Denver you have to have a ticket for anyone over 2. If you have good seats like last year, Jimmy will probably wave from on stage if you have your keet with you (esp during Fins). We sat in the front row in Denver last year and he waved to our daughter. It was sooooo super cool. We sat kind of to the side of the stage by the sound equipment and one of the roadies gave our daughter a JB guitar pick.

Both my daughters also got JB guitar picks at the Tampa show, last year. My oldest thought that was so cool. My youngest couldn't have cared less, she will later.

Oh by the way buffettbride, GO REDWINGS!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » April 21, 2004 1:53 pm

BilltheLizard wrote:
Oh by the way buffettbride, GO REDWINGS!

Redwings $uck!

Hail Super Joe! Oh captain my captain!

BilltheLizard · Post by **BilltheLizard** » April 21, 2004 1:58 pm

buffettbride wrote:
BilltheLizard wrote:
Oh by the way buffettbride, GO REDWINGS!
Redwings $uck! Hail Super Joe! Oh captain my captain!

I digress. Let's keep this topic to the NHL board.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » April 21, 2004 1:59 pm

When they are old enough to buy their own, stand in line without me taking them and get to and from the concert by themselves. I have enough to worry about.. ME.

The Lost Manatee · Post by **The Lost Manatee** » April 21, 2004 3:33 pm

My daughter's first show was Vegas in 2000, she was 7 at the time. She had a great time and has managed to make most of the shows in Vegas since then. She's also been to shows in Denver, Phoenix and San Diego. When she goes we make sure we're not on the lawn. I agree you have to tone down the partying when you take your keets and yet they have such a great time that it's worth it.

photogal · Post by **photogal** » April 21, 2004 3:53 pm

I took mine to Orlando which was tame compaired to Greatwoods. They were 8,10 and 13. I wouldnt take them to Greatwoods AT ALL. Maybe when they are over 16 or so. Plus we never get enough tickets.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » April 21, 2004 3:55 pm

My Son was 4 when he went to his first show. It was in 1990. And yes he needed a ticket.

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 21, 2004 3:56 pm

My keets are 10 & 15.. they are going to their first show this year at Camden and are REALLY excited!!!!!!!!!! Mind you I am nervous as he!! but its all good

I told them grass skirts are a must

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buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » April 21, 2004 4:25 pm

Thanks captainjoe...

I'm not meaning to trigger or continue this as a debate, but if you do bring your keets to the concert be responsible Parrotheads about it and prepare them for what they will see and hear there. (and respect the non-keet fun that others are trying to have).

I'd rather let my keet go to the concert than watch the evening news!

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » April 21, 2004 4:30 pm

buffettbride wrote:Thanks captainjoe...

I'm not meaning to trigger or continue this as a debate, but if you do bring your keets to the concert be responsible Parrotheads about it and prepare them for what they will see and hear there. (and respect the non-keet fun that others are trying to have).

I'd rather let my keet go to the concert than watch the evening news!

well you can't expect others to act differently because your keet is there either.

When my keet was small we just didn't go as early in the day. But he had a blast and that's what counts

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » April 21, 2004 4:40 pm

[quote="ph4ever
well you can't expect others to act differently because your keet is there either.

When my keet was small we just didn't go as early in the day. But he had a blast and that's what counts[/quote]

that's totally my point! 50,000 parrotheads aren't going to act any differently because my 6yr old is there. i'd rather her see drunk adults flashing and being dorks than watching people kill eachother on TV.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » April 21, 2004 4:43 pm

Fruitcakes101 wrote:My keets are 10 & 15.. they are going to their first show this year at Camden and are REALLY excited!!!!!!!!!! Mind you I am nervous as he!!

Now why would you be nervous with all of us fine upstanding citizens there to guide them on their way BWAHHHAHAHAHAH

fruityparrothead · Post by **fruityparrothead** » April 22, 2004 8:33 am

My 'keet, Jesse, was 7!!! He loved every minute of it!!!!!!