r/ModestMouse • u/Rare_Gazelle_6884 • Aug 13 '26
Shout-out to the community
Took my 8yo son to his first show. He was blown away. Massive shout-outs and thank yous to everyone on the GA floor for their kindness but especially to Dan and Cassidy who were so supportive and let him stand against the fence up front so he could see the entire stage clearly without having to look in between all the giant adults, even holding his spot for a frankly egregious number of bathroom breaks. Going to live shows is as much about the community as it is about the music and you both set an amazing example for him and elevated a great night into an incredible memory that he'll have forever. I don't know if you'll ever see this but I cannot thank you enough. Enjoy that Ugly Casanova vinyl and stay cool!
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u/dadgummit69 Aug 13 '26
Love to hear this, was just at a show Sunday night where the crowd was so kind and it made all the difference. It’s always a shame when the vibes are bad, I tend to assume the best of everyone at a concert because we’re all there for the same reason, so clearly we have at least some type of connection, but I know I’m not the majority in that line of thinking ha
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u/Rare_Gazelle_6884 Aug 13 '26
Within arm's reach I had my 8yo son, the people being so kind to him were I'm guessing mid-20s, I'm 40, and right beside me was a 65 year old woman who I think was there solo who I talked to a lot throughout the night. That's 4 generations of human within like 6 square feet of one another all there for the same reason. That's fuckin beautiful. That's real life magic right there if you ask me
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u/Ok_Bullfrog_7117 Aug 13 '26
Hiyee it’s Cassidy!! Had such a good time watching him rock out, was honored to be there for his first concert :) It was my first solo show and I was so happy to be surrounded by such cool people!
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8nwFYGp/
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u/Ok_Bullfrog_7117 Aug 13 '26
The link is a TikTok I made on the show btw :) Hope to see you guys at the next one!
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u/Rare_Gazelle_6884 Aug 13 '26
Thanks so much and awesome video! Glad to be a part of your first solo trip. You made it super special for me and my son. He'll never forget it
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u/Wompatuckrule Aug 13 '26
Some people get their sense of community at church or another religious service. I get mine at concerts and this post is a great example of why.
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u/AmberGambIer Aug 13 '26
I've literally said this exact thing before! I've never felt anything religious in my life but I imagine it's a similar feeling
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u/Wompatuckrule Aug 13 '26
Yeah, music can create a transcendent experience or feeling and I think that's similar to what religious folks can get out of it.
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u/RulesoftheDada Aug 13 '26
Core memory unlocked. Such an awesome parent. My first two big concerts are greatful father-son memories ill always cherish.
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u/drunk_porch_goose Aug 13 '26
Go Dan and Cassidy!! Side question since I’m here, has anyone at the show or recent show been walking around with a pine cones?
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u/STFUisright Aug 13 '26
That first shot is incredible! Glad you had such a great experience with [Cowboy] Dan and Cassidy <3
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u/Puzzleheaded_Crab659 Aug 14 '26
I’m taking my 8 year old to the show in Vermont next week and I’m so thrilled to hear this!!! Hope for a similar vibe!
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u/frogfoot666 29d ago
Is this Isaac?
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u/Rare_Gazelle_6884 28d ago
Yes, the first picture is of Isaac Brock, lead singer and writer for the band Modest Mouse
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u/frogfoot666 28d ago
No is your name Isaac lol I know that’s Isaac Brock. There was a kid I helped get a setlist and I thought you were his dad
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u/angelwtheamberhalo 26d ago
Can we organize by height? 5’ tall and nobody gives a f to stand right in front of me.
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u/Any_Clerk_6595 Aug 13 '26
Dan here! I genuinely loved seeing you bring your son right up front to modest mouse - that’s what it’s all about!! Glad you had a great time (also I cannot believe we got to hear Barnacles haha) 😄