The Official: Pre-Party needs to be all ages rant thread.

[urinalcakemix]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo.

18+?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I was SO looking forward to Dreamscape, but I clock in at a lowly 16 years of age, and pressing 17 at the time of Prog Power. Ugh, how could this happen?! Im on the verge of tears.

 

[J-Dubya 777]

Shit happens...... I remember hanging around OUTSIDE of clubs to hear bands play (when I was 15-17), at least until we got chased away......

 

[Kenneth R.]

thats hardcore. very metal dude \m/

 

[Bear]

I remember sneaking in to a jam night to try to get up and jam. No one said a thing to me and let me drink too LOL I was only 19. That place became a long time hang out for me and I remember going back on my 21st and they were like WTF!!! :hotjump:

Bear

 

[SoNofBitcH]

we've all been there. just makes it that much better when you do get of age. seriously, i missed enough shows of my own back then that i don't/can't feel sorry for you

 

[Barking Pumpkin]

Making it all ages would be very nice.

Alcohol is stupid.

>_>

^_^

 

[Kenneth R.]

i'm 20, and i'd agree. i'm not a drinker and never will be. :Spin:
but some people are

 

[Bear]

People in glass houses shouldn't cast stones.

Bear

 

[Pellaz]

I'm not a drinker either, and I'm......well......ooold.

Glenn and Shane, any chance of arranging an outside meet'n'greet (maybe in that long covered entryway) for the bands to chat with those < 18?

 

[Barking Pumpkin]

Not to whine or anything, but I think the biggest point is to see the great bands there perform.

 

[Barking Pumpkin]

I'm not even sure if I'd be able to be at the pre-party if it was all-ages.......but it would still be great for those people here that are under eighteen to be able to go.

 

[Pellaz]

Not to whine or anything, but I think the biggest point is to see the great bands there perform.

Sure. Absolutely.



Glenn and Shane, cancel the previous suggestion/request.

 

[Tess]

we've all been there. just makes it that much better when you do get of age. seriously, i missed enough shows of my own back then that i don't/can't feel sorry for you

I'm with you. We've all been through it. Not being old enough to get in to a show builds character! It does suck though.

 

[General Zod]

While I feel for the folks not old enough to attend, I generally avoid all-ages shows like the plague.

Zod

 

[MetalRose]

I agree it sucks, but we've ALL been through it.

Besides, at my age, I feel bad enough corrupting those 18+... Warping the mind of a metal head not even old enough to vote.... I don't really feel like getting a call from someone's parents asking why their child suddenly has a facination with fishnets and glue....

-MetalRose

 

[TheWhisper]

I remember back in the day, when I was a teen, there was no 18+. Whatever the legal drinking age was, that was the age to get in a club. I think the 18+ is a good idea...it is a nightclub after all.

 

[urinalcakemix]

I've been shafted my fair deal of shows, most recently Amorphis/Into Eternity, which really bit the big one, but Into Eternity will be around again, and are swinging around this summer.

Sucks that a band I REALLY want to see like Dreamscape, that doesn't exactly tour the states, Im just a few days short of being allowed to witness the sheer awesomeness of their set. I was REALLY looking forward to watching the drummer, and picking up some tricks too =/

 

[lady_space]

I'd just like to point out that Shane and Glenn, to the best of my knowledge, have no control *whatsoever* over this. If you want to complain, write my Congressperson. I could be wrong, but I think we're talking city and/or state laws here, so bitching here is a little on the pointless side and lashing out at people who choose to drink alcohol like it's their fault is even moreso.

I'm sorry you guys can't go. I felt the same pain many times when I was younger.

Shaye

 

[urinalcakemix]

Yea, Im not putting any blame on Glenn or Shane, as their efforts are far appreciated, evem allowing the entire FESTIVAL to be all ages. I guess Im just a bit disappointed that I can't see Dreamscape, thats all.

<3 Glenn and Shane =)

 

[J-Dubya 777]

thats hardcore. very metal dude \m/

I got hear the first MSG tour, Motorhead, and tons of Chicago bands that way. :Spin: It was cool back then.......I was 15 when I saw AC/DC with Bon Scott. One of my first shows. My Mom (who drove us) complained about how much we smelled like pot. We in-turn blamed it on the older people smoking it because WE would never do that........lol

J-Dubya