Kid Rock...seriously?

[Cooter]

he is not a coachella artist, sorry.

and why does everyone consider stagecoach a family oriented event? it's a music festival with 10's of thousands of partying adults who have been consuming alcohol, etc. from when they wake up in the morning until they pass out at night...for several days straight.

[TRISERATOP]

I've got to agree with you on the kid thing, Cooter.....we have 2 girls (9 and 6) that we've left home for the last 3 years.....they're dying to come but we tell them it's not for them. We may take them to the Wagon Wheel Festival for 1 day, but that's plenty.

[WestCoastLady]

I took my almost 11 year old son and he was pretty oblivious to the music on the stage for most of the 2 days. He perked up during ZBB as "Chicken Fried" is a favorite of his, but he was more interested in playing with the other kids (all much younger than him). exploring the grounds, playing his DS or napping. I don't think he paid any attention to the lyrics....or the drunks (and there were plenty of those!)

Cooter - doesn't GV market Stagecoach as a family-friendly event? The fact that kids under 14 were free this year certainly didn't help make it an "adult" event....

[Cooter]

people have the option to bring their kids and they offer stuff for the kids to do. but, having said that, it is still an all day rock festival with lots and lots of drinking and partying going on. anyone with any sense should know there will be a lot of stuff going on that they may not want their kids to see. when i have brought my kids we show up early in the day and leave at sundown because things aren't going to get more mellow at that point, it can only get crazier. if you bring your kids you should be prepared to leave when the time is right. if that is because they are tired, you do it. if it is because of the crowd, you do it. you can't keep your kids around there and then complain that they were forced to see/hear things.

[WestCoastLady]

Again, I think I have to say I agree with you, Cooter.

We left mid-Brad on Saturday night because my boy was just d.o.n.e. for the day. I guess I'm lucky that he's is pretty oblivious to what is going on around him I didn't feel I had to explain anything to him because I don't think he was aware of the "stuff" that was going on...had he asked questions, I would have tried to explain adults being crazy and/or drunk....

Also, I did my research and found out what kid-friendly stuff was going on....we spent time doing BBQ "research" and looking at the eco-friendly exhibits. He got to do some leather-crafting and wander around all the booths. He even bought me a Stagecoach necklace!

I originally bought tickets planning on an "adult" weekend - plans that fell through on lots of different levels. I chose to bring my son knowing that it might not be totally appropriate. Luckily for us, it all worked out great!

[abra]

I LOVED KID ROCK!

signed, a mother of two that chooses to make this a grown-up trip.

[desertgirl38]

I have to agree with most of the people on this board. Kid Rock was my favorite performance by far! My husband has been talking about Kenny for years now and he was the entire reason we went. I was so disappointed and I thought i was crazy but half of the time i couldn't hear him and there was like a second delay on the big tv's so it was tough to understand him. I didn't experience that with anyone else.

By far, I am now a kid rock fan and he sold me a ticket if he ever comes to town again! Another one that shocked me that i really enjoyed was D. Ruckers. He was great. I think i just might go out and buy his album. And of course Brad, he was a class act all the way. I didn't see all of the concerts but i sure did appreciate how both Kid Rock and Brad thanked us for spending our recession money on seeing them. They might have lowered the tic prices but shoot, the beer and food and the two mile hick to the RV cost us more than the tics and camping put together.

Oh, side comment, those food and beer lines were RIDICULOUS!

[Rose]

Just saying

I get to listen to your kids whine in a restaurant...I get to listen to your kids SCREAM in a movie theatre...I get to listen to your kids having a MAJOR breakdown at a supermarket.... and NEVER say a word

But you have a problem with me enjoying a CONCERT that I paid good money to see that it's not "kid friendly enough" for your children????

P L E A S E

[unclefeiny]

Darius Rucker and Brad Paisley were two of the main reasons I wanted to go and neither of them disappointed. I was so surprised by Kid Rock's performance, much better than I was expecting.

[turn_n_burn3]

I think its hilarious when some people said 'I considered taking my kids to Coachella, but its not billed as family so I didnt'
(Not particularly in this thread was it said, but in general)

Unless you're fine with the stoners, the Sahara tents filth, and a cloud of shrooms..I dont see why you would even consider it.

Anyways, him and Brad were the best of the weekend.
If you didnt like it, then you could have gone to the other stage;no one was stopping you
I think him and Miranda were the best lol

[horsephotographer]

Just saying..
But you have a problem with me enjoying a CONCERT that I paid good money to see that it's not "kid friendly enough" for your children????
P L E A S E

Ok I get that but I'm no kid and he offended me with that potty mouth white trash mentality talk....I mean come on artist or trash....
Yes a great performer but save the talk for the porn channel....
It was to much also for my parents.not everyone over the age of 16 uese street talk to be fun...Just gross...
Also really sad to see all the lost souls out there...
Ok, I said my peace and It is all my opion and proud of it....
P.S great to see you rose.I have photos to post soon...

[turn_n_burn3]

On a side note..on our way out Sunday night a girl walked into our car while we were inching along.
She didnt realize it and did it again.
Luckily..the guys behind us gave her another beer..Im sure she didnt pass out much later lol
Oh and the guy that passed out during Lady A..and his girlfriend taking pictures of him laughing..then realizing that the cops were all around him lol

[Rose]

Ok I get that but I'm no kid and he offended me with that potty mouth white trash mentality talk....I mean come on artist or trash....
Yes a great performer but save the talk for the porn channel....
It was to much also for my parents.not everyone over the age of 16 uese street talk to be fun...Just gross...
Also really sad to see all the lost souls out there...
Ok, I said my peace and It is all my opion and proud of it....
P.S great to see you rose.I have photos to post soon...

It was great to see you and I had such a great time at the Jackalope (sorry mommie)

artist or trash???
I know Elvis is your dad's favorite (mine too, BTW) lots of glass house syndrom.."Elvis the Pelvis" was BANNED back in the day hehehe. Plus drugs, cheating etc... I prefer to put that all on "ignore" and remember him as the KING and great memories with my parents.

Today's artist's will be laughed at...when "back in the day" comes.

Remember the two separate beds for Lucy & Ricky or the no belly button showing for I dream of Jeanie....(wish they had that bully button rule for stagecoach) hehehe Times do change.

[red528]

imo, once the sun goes down it is adult time, especially once the clock hits the 9/10 o'clock hour. i understand kid rock was on earlier, but even then, they are just words. as long as you are raising your kids right a few vulgarities here and there should not be that big a problem. they hear much worse from their friends at school on a daily basis anyways.

I agree and disagree, it is suppose to be a family oriented place so it dosent really mean there is an "adult time" why would the parents take their kids home just cuz the sun goes down. But i definatly agree, he wasnt saying fuck every 10 seconds its just a few words. Its the parents responsibility to raise their kids to know that those words arent appropriate and like you said your kids hear words like that on an everyday basis, im pretty sure this concert wasnt the first time they head the "F" word.

Bottom line, kid rock kicked some FUCKIN ass!

[HamsHog]

Had a great time at SC'09!!! "The Kid" rocked!!!! I'm no bible thumper, but could have done without the "extreme vulgarity" in his show. Sayin' that, and I don't care for "rap", (can't understand the sh*t!), he is one hell of an entertainer and puts on a driving, upbeat show for the crowd!!

The whole 2 days was filled with good music and fun. I would like to see the monitors mounted higher so us in the back can see better. All in all, we had a good time!!!!

Regards, Hamshog

[IheartMillerLite]

I wasn't expecting to like Kid Rock as much as I did. He put on a great performance!! And if you didn't want to see Kid Rock you could have wandered over to the other 2 stages...the mane stage wasn't the only action at that time.

[Cooter]

i'm guessing he didn't have strippers dancing around on poles like he usually does?

[bree621]

I would also like to add that people who didn't like Kid Rock KNEW he was going to be at Stagecoach since what.. November? You know what his music is, and what he is capeable of doing in his concerts. I'm sure there were "nice" acts at the other Stages you could have taken your kids to see..

Kid Rock is Kid Rock and there is no changing him.

[horsephotographer]

Like I said he was an amazing performer one of the best if not the the best on main stage..
Just wish he knew how talented he really is and drop the bend over and how big is your ???? in his act...

[HonkeyTonker]

i was throwing up during his set. lol