On Christmas day, it seems I blew the engine on my car. I will be unloading my Kid Rock collectibles, Paradime Collectibles, and TBT Collectibles. My Car is going to cost me 3 Grand to repair, and I need all the funds I can to make sure I have a vehicle. So, in the upcoming days, be ready to bid, donate, and help a cause much greater then u may think. I am also organizing a benefit show...
Happy Trails
Should have stayed in bed
Red lights, ass wipes
Fat people walking around
With clothes too tight
ATM fees that just aint right
Rents too high, I don’t know why
Everywhere I go they buy and buy
I said Goddamn
I should of stayed in bed
Something wrong with my head
I should of stayed in bed
Scratch off winners
Mini thinners
Too many choices TV dinners
Fake laughing, traffic
Ex wife’s spastic
Head case spinning,
Go home to your basket
I said Goddamn
I shoulda stayed in bed
Something wrong with my head
I shoulda stayed in bed
Over worked, go a boss that’s a jerk
Everywhere I go, there’s twerps
Huffington Post is reporting a possible future whiskey shortage. Say it isn't so! Hope Kid's stocked up for the tour. :-)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/23/whiskey-shortage_n_3327556.html
Do all my fellow Wingnuts have their Octopi ready to throw tonight? Sure am hoping for the best, but don't think it's gonna happen. GO WINGS!!!!
Heard a song by Fun think it is called Some Nights being used to advertise some product, it is just that it is so messed up that they are using that song to promote a product because at the end of the song they say, wonderful things came from lying . If that is my song and it goes right with Through Glass, Stone Sour sings the stars lie, and Sixx AM Lies of the Beautiful people, I just keep saying they were doing more than lying .
Just wondering, how young is too young to bring a teenager to a KR concert? Any opinions?
Just wondering, how young is too young to bring a teenager to a KR concert? Any opinions?
Will do. I have a feeling we will all have a good time. They are really pumped up now.
you are welcome, Preston. Dont forget the walk thru before the concert and the walkie-talkies or cell phones.
Also, thanks to the person that mentioned the ear plugs!
What I've decided?? Well, we've called the Arena management and requested the "official" word on age limitations. So that's a factor. I'm assuming since its in the Arena (attached to the Super Dome) it's probably just a "suggested age". I'll post what they say. I noticed that Monica from Shreveport is bringing an 8 year old. So, I wonder if they would chance driving down (I guess 6 hours) unless they know. Now, that said, as I mentioned, I grew up in Selma AL. They grew up in New Orleans. But, knowing when to say "thank you" or "yes mame and "no sir" in my opinion shouldnt really cease to exist depending the size of a city or its geographic location (or the type of activities you frequent). And it doesnt for them. They do know right from wrong. They are allowed to make their own decisions commensurate to their age. However growing up in New Orleans does provide a different environment than what I grew up in back in AL. But I think to a certain extent this is sort of relative. I noticed one of the responders mentioned the fact some of the girls flash at the concerts. Living down here there isnt a person that doesnt know what goes on at parades during Mardi Gras and so its sort of interesting someone brought that up. Theyre girls -ones 12 and the other 16 and its almost impossible to go to parades down here and not see flashing and needless to say - theyve seen it. But, they dont care. Doesnt mean anything to them and doesnt phase them. (now it does guys from Atlanta or Denver or anywhere US) but not them. But what I was getting to is what I experienced growing up was totally different - and yep, Im amazed that I survived, have been marred for 27 years and turned out OK. So, thinking back to what I experienced as a teenager well, I wouldnt want to put them through that !! OK, so, yes, I guess its relative. I was 25 years old before I went to my first real concert (Eric Clapton) and 35 years old when I first went to see Blue
SO what have you decided Preston??
Well thanks guys. Didn't realize I would get so many comments so fast!! Exactly what I wanted. I realize I have to make the decision and knowledge never hurts. I really do apreciate everyone that has responded.
Preston
Your right Annie..
When it comes to the bad language I can guarantee you that mine has heard kids in school use it...They have heard me use it too and know they aren't allowed to repeat that stuff because they are adult words. When I took then to Ted Nugent they had a BLAST. My youngest was up playing her air gutair and my oldest was dancing away. Of course when I do take my oldest to see Kid Rock she will be handcuffed to me.LOL I would never take her to DTE if I didnt have seats..
Its all up to the parent and how the kid behaves in situations. I catch crap from a couple of other moms "(gasp)Oh I would never take them to see him" I just shrug "well then dont, and you wont see me and mine at hannah montana either"
wellllllllll ya know Kim the more I think about it all, of course under certian circumstances which I know you can guess. Our kids are oh crap, exposed that's the word, anyways, they are exposed to stuff anyways.........So really? What's the difference? Right?
So many different views on this subject..
Next tour I will be taking my oldest, she is 8 right now. I don't care if anyone thinks I am a fruitloop or not. She has been asking me to go so why not. I am sure fights happen and other stuff but I have been to 30+ shows and maybe seen one fight. Drinking, well they don't see me do that because I don't that often but they have been to graduation party's and so on where there is drinking so really to me their is no difference..
My girls have seen Jocaine,Ted Nugent, Uncle Kracker and they will be seeing REO speedwagon this Saturday. They are like mama and love the music!!
I've taken my kids to many KR shows starting at age 8, and I am not a fruit-loop. We get floor seats too at that. Though the dancing girls in cages at some of the shows was a lil embarrassing, we all got over it. We all carry those walkie talkies/cell phones incase we get apart. We go early and point out all the emergency exits. We talk to a security officer and get a good look at the badge(&they're happy to oblige). They know the immediate route from venue exit to car but we always plan to meet at one specific spot toward the exit. getting separated... count on it. If you are prepared no one panics. Oh and give them some foam earplugs. I forgot once and they were not pleased. Its really loud and they're ears are still sensitive to the decible levels. Bring earplugs! oh and HAVE A GREAT TIME
Well I think these days are alot diff from WHEN WE WERE KIDS " god help us" LOL anyway being how things are today, I wouldnt let my kid go "if I had one" go under 15. but these days i think 14 should be youngest. and that is pushing it.
leah NYCLADY17
I have a grown son. We basically grew up together (or as he puts it, he grew up). I think it should have to do with how mature they are. If they are listening to Kid Rock's music, they probably know what to expect. Kids are smart these days and tend to mature faster. I have seen some pretty immature 30 yr. olds and very mature 16 yr. olds.
I'm goin' down to N'orleans to see about a freind of mine!
LOL wish I was goin' wit ya!
I took my 10 year old twice now...one of the small arena shows to break him in then the main tour big venue. He didn't see anything he can't see on regular TV! He loved every minute and he knows that some words are adult words and he'd never think of using them...take your daughter if you think she's ready...dont' listen to what other people think, you know your kid. All of his shows unless otherwise notified are all ages!
True, my sister did take her daughter to a Kiss concert when she was 12. Maybe it's cuz I was 16 to an Ozzy concert that I have this thing that the age should be 16...........So mentality and maturity. But I'm still for the 16 years of age though. But that's just me. And it also might depend on where you live too.
The maturity level of the child plays a big part....
I've been to 6 shows this tour, in Michigan and out of state, and have seen kids at every show, whether that's a good thing or a bad thing... we all have our own opinion. My first concert was when I was nine years old and it was KISS & Cheap Trick at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan... I turned out to be a pretty good kid today... Besides, I took my girl to the Jonas Brothers July 4th and Hannah Montana in January -- she stills rocks more to Kid's album... It's up to you as a parent to decide... That's why they call this AMERICA.
You know this is stange but I lived in Selma for 21 years and just between the time I started playing pool in little dives out of town (not a large selection in and around Selma AL) I bet I saw about 3 fights. So, say, 3 a year? But I've been living in N.O. for over 20 years and I've been to 25 concerts in over 15 venues (clubs, SuperDome, Arena, Tip's, House of Blues, etc. and I've never seen a fight. Not one. I don't know what it is. I've seen them on Bourbon st, but not in a club or arena or SuperDome ever. Just chance I guess. But I follow what you guys are saying. I'm talking with the New Orleans Arena management tomorrow and they said they post a "recomended" age the week before the concert depeding on the act. Since it's in the arean (sort of a public venue) they don't have the "21 or over" in so many of the other clubs we visit. But, I thought that was a bit unfair, "1 week before". We purhcased tickes a month ago. Why can't they say now? Or even when the tickets go on sale. I guess I'll find out tomorow.
Sorry, not watching what I type. What I was saying is we would not prevent them from an experience that is both "good" and "allowed".
I'll tell you something. Last Oct I went to a Kid show in San Francisco. There was a fight and there were these kids that were around 10-12 years old. They witnessed a fight and had to give an officer their statement, I was right there, infront of Kids bus by the way. Anyways, it saddened me to seem have to be a witness to something. Plus woman love to show their boobies to Kid Rock. But it's your daughter and your choice.
Seriously though if you want to take them to a concert goto Myley Cyrus or the Jonas Brothers or soemthing. But not a Kid Rock show.
Well thanks for the comments. Having grown up in New Orlenas they have been exposed to much more than I did growing back up in Selma AL. (Plus - Blue Man Group, MardiGras, etc) Just tons of "experiences". They want to go but I know there might have a limit as well. We would not take them to an experience that is "good" and "allowed". If the promoters say "no on under X" then we will follow the rules. Not interested in sneaking them in. But, this is in the New Orleans Arean which is more of a "general admission" venue. But, thanks for all of your comments!! I'm interested to find out of they even allow teenagers.
Right on AnnieBo...
my opinion is 16 and up
I am taking my daughter, who will be 9, this year to his show, but it is an out of Michigan show. I can't see taking her to Pine Knob in Clarkston or the Joe in Detroit. This tour is fun and different than any prior tour. I disagree with not allowing kids... our future lies with them... then again my kids are growing up with the Beatles and the Stones... just as I did.
Well I am 26 now and I was 16 when i first seen kid rock in concert..All his songs speak truth..so its really up to you on how soon you want them to learn truth..Can I get an Amen....you only live once so...what the hell..Might as well let their first rock concert be the BEST!!!! But you are a good parent to care about something like that....Its truly life changing..
Jessi
I took My 14 Year old to A a Kid Rock Concert in Huntington WV in 2004.......And we were in the Pits..she Loved it!!!!
We have discussed this a few times already.... There a differing views, but most would agree that children should NOT attend. Although you do have a few fruit loops that take them.