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"Elbit " wrote:will they always let you in with a parent because they are acting like no.
im pretty sure they would let you in with a parent—if that doesn’t work just go in somehow?
Elbit,
Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Knoxville show is 18+ right?
The likely reason the club’s not giving you a straight answer, is they don’t want to be quoted as saying "it’s okay" – since their club license (or somethingrather) says they can only let people in over 18 if they’ll be serving alcohol (a stupid but common rule in the US). And you’re (let me guess) 16 or 17? Well, do all people your age have drivers licenses? No, right? And, you wouldn’t need to prove your age for any real reason yet… so just say you’re 18 at the door… or better yet, just say "under 21" or "not drinking" and stick your wrists out for the X’s. There’s no law that says you NEED and ID. And I can’t imagine them demanding a copy of your birth certificate at the door. If they DO, then just linger around the band’s bus and ask Lou or Murph (J might be more of a challenge to initiate conversation with) and they SHOULD be able to help (at least get your name on some list at the door with the help of their tour manager). But all in all, I bet you’ll be fine if you just present your ticket, not look nervous, and say something brief like "how’s it goin’" to the door person. If they give you trouble, say "I’m 19". Just remember, the real challenge is getting in shows that are 21+, when you’re underage.
"gkay44 " wrote:Elbit,Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Knoxville show is 18+ right?
The likely reason the club’s not giving you a straight answer, is they don’t want to be quoted as saying "it’s okay" – since their club license (or somethingrather) says they can only let people in over 18 if they’ll be serving alcohol (a stupid but common rule in the US). And you’re (let me guess) 16 or 17? Well, do all people your age have drivers licenses? No, right? And, you wouldn’t need to prove your age for any real reason yet… so just say you’re 18 at the door… or better yet, just say "under 21" or "not drinking" and stick your wrists out for the X’s. There’s no law that says you NEED and ID. And I can’t imagine them demanding a copy of your birth certificate at the door. If they DO, then just linger around the band’s bus and ask Lou or Murph (J might be more of a challenge to initiate conversation with) and they SHOULD be able to help (at least get your name on some list at the door with the help of their tour manager). But all in all, I bet you’ll be fine if you just present your ticket, not look nervous, and say something brief like "how’s it goin’" to the door person. If they give you trouble, say "I’m 19". Just remember, the real challenge is getting in shows that are 21+, when you’re underage.
i will try that, it makes sense. do you really think that i’d be able to find their bus and one of them would actually do that? that be mighty righteous of them. If they didn’t let me in i’d be pissed because that is a bit of a haul to get their from cincinnati to not be let in.
maybe i could just ask lou himself on his forum? nah i don’t wanna annoy him.
thanks for your help gkayElbit, I’ve been listening to this thread and I think that gkay44 gave some bad information. (I hope he is not offended by my saying so) a few points………..
I’m not sure where he lives but in Georgia there is a law that says you need an ID. You can’t enter into a bar without one. They really started cracking down about five years ago. They can demand a birth certificate at the door if they want, they are protecting their asses not yours.
Going to the bands bus and asking for them to get an underage person into a club, I’m sure they are smarter than that, in this day and age, fear of a lawsuit or worse should keep anyone from attempting to place an underage person in a club.
I went to many clubs when I was under 21, it’s a lot harder these days. Just have your parents call and ask if you can go here in Athens, you can go into most clubs (but not all) with a parent.
Not offended at all, Annastefka… I was just recalling what I used to do back in the early 90’s when I was in my late teens. I used a lot of "trial and error" attempts at getting into shows back then. I must admit, it didn’t work all the time. Anyway, I didn’t realize you’d have to drive so much to Knoxville. That IS a bit of a hike to risk not getting in. I wish I could help you out.
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