Am I to old to go to this gig?
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I got talked into taking my 15 year old daughter and her friend to see wolf alice in Bristol this September. I was impressed with their set at Glastonbury so Im actually looking forward to seeing them myself but heres the problem, im 52 and have a sneaking suspicion ill be the oldest one in the audience.
Anyone else been in this position?
Anyone else been in this position?
I have similar thoughts about going to gigs. There's youngsters music that I still really love. Though sadly I too am now of a 'certain age' !.......People don't understand that you don't reach a certain age and then are ready to die. We've already experienced probably the cream of great popular music and still appreciate it.
daytona365 said:
I have similar thoughts about going to gigs. There's youngsters music that I still really love. Though sadly I too am now of a 'certain age' !.......People don't understand that you don't reach a certain age and then are ready to die. We've already experienced probably the cream of great popular music and still appreciate it.
I know what you mean. It pisses me off when I see these adds on tv for over 50s plans and the like. Its like people are being pigeonholed and anyone over 50 should be wearing cardigans and comfy shoes I guess I haven't grown up yet, thank god.The whole "rock is for young people" died a death around about the time that Roger Daltrey was still singing the famous line in "My Generation" after having received his bus pass.
Go, and enjoy it. If I were you I'd probably find a spot somewhere around the mixing desk rather than in the pit - the sound is always better there.
Go, and enjoy it. If I were you I'd probably find a spot somewhere around the mixing desk rather than in the pit - the sound is always better there.
kuro said:
I got talked into taking my 15 year old daughter and her friend to see wolf alice in Bristol this September. I was impressed with their set at Glastonbury so Im actually looking forward to seeing them myself but heres the problem, im 52 and have a sneaking suspicion ill be the oldest one in the audience.
Anyone else been in this position?
Don't be daft. Wolf Alice are a decent band and I'not the sort of thing that will only attract a younger audience like One Direction would! I'm going to see my cousins band soon who only play 70's punk and there's always plenty of teenagers at his gigs. If they can go to punk gigs, I'm sure you old fellas can go and see new music :-) (I'm 41 by the way...)Anyone else been in this position?
kuro said:
I know what you mean. It pisses me off when I see these adds on tv for over 50s plans and the like. Its like people are being pigeonholed and anyone over 50 should be wearing cardigans and comfy shoes I guess I haven't grown up yet, thank god.
Whoa there, calm down, think of your blood pressure granddad... Go along - it will be fine.
A couple of years ago at the ripe old age of 35 we went to Bestval on the Isle of Wight.
Despite me being everso trendy and down with it I really struggled to get hold of any 'party supplies' as apparently, being that old marked us out as undercover police. FFS.
A couple of years ago at the ripe old age of 35 we went to Bestval on the Isle of Wight.
Despite me being everso trendy and down with it I really struggled to get hold of any 'party supplies' as apparently, being that old marked us out as undercover police. FFS.
First gigs I went to, I felt out of place because of the older ages of some gig goers. Maybe they were looking at me thinking, "Hmm, maybe I'm getting too old to go to gigs" but I never felt they were too old, just that I was really young in comparison.
You should definitely go, just maybe think twice about stage diving?
You should definitely go, just maybe think twice about stage diving?
kuro said:
I got talked into taking my 15 year old daughter and her friend to see wolf alice in Bristol this September. I was impressed with their set at Glastonbury so Im actually looking forward to seeing them myself but heres the problem, im 52 and have a sneaking suspicion ill be the oldest one in the audience.
Anyone else been in this position?
As others have said...........just go and enjoy. Your 15 year old daughter and friend were fine with you being there which is important. Anyone else been in this position?
I use the rule that if someone is asking you to go to an event, without you dropping any hints, then happy days, bring it on. If you have to contrive an invite in some way then its time for the pipe and slippers.
Youth passes but with luck immaturity can last a lifetime..............
Crackie said:
As others have said...........just go and enjoy. Your 15 year old daughter and friend were fine with you being there which is important.
I use the rule that if someone is asking you to go to an event, without you dropping any hints, then happy days, bring it on. If you have to contrive an invite in some way then its time for the pipe and slippers.
Youth passes but with luck immaturity can last a lifetime..............
Yes, but I've only been asked as I have to drive them up to bristol. I use the rule that if someone is asking you to go to an event, without you dropping any hints, then happy days, bring it on. If you have to contrive an invite in some way then its time for the pipe and slippers.
Youth passes but with luck immaturity can last a lifetime..............
Absolutely, go for it. I've got a group of mates in their mid-50's who are either child-free or have kids that have flown the nest, we all go to loads of gigs and festivals. I recently went to see The Districts in London, at 42 I thought i'd be oldest there but there were loads of geezers in their 50's, this for a young American band.
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