For those of you who don’t know, Taylor Hicks won the American Idol competition in 2006. My kids watched the show, so I would watch it too. It was a good family thing. Anyway, I actually thought Hicks was talented, so I was glad that he won.
The following year, Taylor Hicks booked a performance at the Orange Peel in Asheville. It was an all-ages show and my older daughter was dying to go, so my wife and I got tickets for the three of us to attend.
The club was jam packed, and it was standing room only. Unfortunately, my daughter was shorter than most of the people there, so all she was seeing was the backs of those in front of her. But then one of the coolest things happened: the crew invited the younger fans up on the side of the stage where the mixing board was, and let them sit there and watch the show. My daughter was so excited to be up there, watching without obstruction. My wife and I smiled, happy that we lived in such a cool place.
We ended up leaving a little early. It was late and my daughter was getting tired. I was OK with that. I had gone there mainly for her. I feel like I have done my parental duty, exposing my kids to live music.
Rock on!
The Stub Collection 
Great story..thanks for sharing
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Hey Deke. You’re welcome. Hope all is well. Cheers.
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Yes you did your job! We haven’t taken our kids to concerts and now they are going on their own. But my parents took us. My first concert with my mom? Sha Na Na! Haha! I was 12 and had a great time because it was my first time seeing live music.I still remember dancing in the aisles!
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Hi Barb. Great memory! Sha Na Na were fun. Saw them do a free concert on Miami Beach, everyone dancing in the sand. Hope you are well.
Jeff
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