Let the Kids Dance!
KUOW News and InformationLet the Kids Dance! is a seven-part series documenting the rise and fall of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance — a local law that for nearly two decades made it illegal for young people to attend concerts.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||
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We recorded this episode with Ben Gibbard and Lori LeFavor before a live audience at Easy Street Records in West Seattle on August 1, 2024.
Lori LeFavor is the most prolific all-ages concert promoter in Seattle--and perhaps the US. Starting from ag... more
At the turn of the 21st century, the TDO’s days are numbered. A generational shift puts a new era within sight. The closest mayoral election in Seattle's history will decide the fate of all-ages music. But even with a win, the creative community will... more
After 15 long years of the TDO, public opinion is shifting. Local alternative media starts covering the fight for all-ages music. Rock stars join activists in musical flash mobs to protest at city council meetings and community forums. And for the fi... more
The TDO made it impossible for venue owners to turn a profit while hosting all-ages shows. But the law contained a few exceptions, allowing concerts at nonprofit spaces and religious institutions. Savvy promoters take full advantage. In the latter ha... more
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I loved this series from start to finish. I was a child of the 80s and total Skoochies/Monastary kid. I lived downtown as an adult throughout the 90s as well. Even though I don’t feel like the TDO wrecked my ability to see shows or find a dance club, I realize the ordinance really did have a negative impact on the scene, especially to the kids in the 90s when Seattle music was dominating. Thank you for beautifully educating us on this really important chapter in NW history.
Apple Podcasts5cjcaskey
United States9 months ago - A MUST-LISTEN!!!
ABSOLUTELY loved every episode! So well put-together! I was 1 of these youth show-goers back then & hearing all this brought tears-of-joy since I was so INCREDIBLY fond of all-ages shows! 🩶
Apple Podcasts5jfhjfigUnited Statesa year ago - learned WAY more than expected
i turned this on as background noise and found myself instead being incredibly invested in everything being said
Apple Podcasts5Tati_martinnnUnited Statesa year ago - Fantastic!
I moved to Seattle in 1999 for the amazing music and arts scene. I was in my 20s so I had no idea about the TDO. This podcast was a blast from the past… so much nostalgia from that time! I completely binged the entire series in one weekend.
Apple Podcasts5Bbbbbbb222222United Statesa year ago - Wow! Man there needs to be more podcasts like this!
Learned so much! Great history on Punk Rock and Hip Hop. I was an East Coast punk kid in the late 80s
Apple Podcasts5toofastMaureenUnited Statesa year ago
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This series examines the cultural and historical implications of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance, a restrictive law that prevented young people from attending concerts for almost two decades. Through a mix of interviews, anecdotal accounts, and historical analysis, it highlights the struggles of musicians, promoters, and activists who fought for youth rights in the music scene against the backdrop of a vibrant and sometimes tumultuous cultural landscape. Notably, it features prominent figures from Seattle's music community, including members of well-known bands, providing listeners with an inside look at the grassroots movements that emerged to challenge the ordinance, celebrating both the resilience and creativity of the youth involved.
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Recent guests on Let the Kids Dance! include:
1. Ben Gibbard
2. Lori LeFavor
3. Chris Walla
4. Ed Vedder
5. Derrick Brown
6. Keith Aspie
7. Erica White
8. Jonathan Moore
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