And then there's people who get things right, who listen to customers and improve their offering.
Boston Rock-n-Romp really has made some good changes.
We went to Rock-N-Romp about two years ago, and it didn't work out. The event was held in a Boston bar, the thinking at the time being that parents needed a chance to get out into a space where they could get their rock on, and to try to create a regular rock show, but with tweaks that made it more kid-friendly. So the bands didn't swear, and there were activities for the kids. One band even let all the kids come onto the stage and play or sing with them for a while. It was a good show, a good try. But it was still wicked loud, as club shows tend to be. Our kids didn't enjoy it very much.
After the event we told the organizers that we thought it was too loud. Could the music be turned down, or maybe it could be held in a place where there was more opportunity to escape the noise, if needed. And I guess we weren't the only ones who had this critique.
So the latest show took a lot of this into consideration.
It was held at a new venue-- an armory with a huge main room, including a big balcony area that was sort of out of the way, but in view of the stage. And the room was set up to create these two pockets of quiet off to the side of the stage. So people could head there, still see and hear the band, but not be in the real sound zone.
It worked out really well. Our kids had a great time, and are wondering when the next show is. So our hat's off to the Boston Rock-n-Romp!
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