Do you have little kids?

Published by Eric T. Peterson on March 11, 2007.

(Sorry, this post is hugely off-topic for a web analytics weblog but some days a dad just has to be a dad …)

If you have little kids like I do and if you were born in the late 1960′s or early 1970′s you have to know about Baby Loves Disco. My wife heard about this event from friends and we went to the Portland, Oregon event today. The web site says it all but I have to tell you, when despite the “Disco” moniker, the DJ played a Ramones mix that started with “I Wanna Be Sedated” and the heads of roughly 500 moms and dads all started bopping to Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky, a huge smile spread on my face that didn’t leave until we were well on our way home.

No matter how young your kids, no matter how old you are, check out Baby Loves Disco when it comes to your town. You won’t regret it.

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Eric T. Peterson is the founder of Web Analytics Demystified, Inc. and the author of Web Analytics Demystified, Web Site Measurement Hacks, and The Big Book of Key Performance Indicators. Mr. Peterson frequently presents on web analytics, is often cited in articles about digital measurement, and has been blogging on the subject since 2004.

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Posted Sunday, March 11th, 2007 | 5 responses | Share, Save or Email

Steve

I gather, Eric, we’re about the same age. Says he who sneaked into the 60′s by the skin of his teeth. :-)

Our very nearly 4yo and myself were bopping very extravagantly, air-guitar and all, to “What I Like About You”, by The Romantics, from memory, in the past week. Much to my wife’s amusement – and photo’s. Oooo. How embarrassing. :-)

I believe they do tour your side of the pond, but either way, The Wiggles are a *great* family event. I think parents enjoy it more than the kids.

I’d like to say it’s a childhood reversion, but I suspect it’s closer to having never grown up. :-)

Cheers!
- Steve
http://www.netexperienced.com Michael

As a dad I know, kids rule!!
http://greasykidstuff.vox.com/ Belinda

Hey there, thanks for the compliments! And to further veer off topic, we just thought we should let you know that we’re also hosting the Grease Ball this Sunday, March 18, and that will rawk! I’ll paste the info below.

Hova and I are so excited to present the Grease Ball, the IT event for alternakids and their discerning grownups! Captain Bogg and Salty would be enough fun, but we’ve also got the Jellydots, a smattering of Sprockettes, AND art and film projects! We hope you can join us for this blast of a ball, and just so you know we’ll be giving away some tickets this Saturday, March 10, on Greasy Kid Stuff.

The Grease Ball!
Sunday, March 18, 2:30 p.m. at the Wonder Ballroom
http://greasykidstuff.vox.com/

Captain Bogg & Salty, The Jellydots, A mini-squadron from The Sprockettes
DIY silkscreening from Orbitbug, designs by Jessica Wolk-Stanley. Make your own $2 Greasy Kid Stuff bandana!
Plus flip books, thumatropes, and fun filmy stuff from Indiekid Films.
A $5 complete and yummy kid menu, and great food for adults too!

It’s all happening Sunday, March 18, 2:30 p.m. at the Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St. in Portland. Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under (ages 2 and under free). Tickets are available in advance through Ticketmaster and may also be purchased (cash only) at the Wonder Ballroom box office (open Monday through Friday, noon–6 p.m.) and Café Wonder (Tuesday through Saturday plus show nights, 5 p.m.–close).

Ballgowns, tuxes and tiaras optional!

In other Greasy Kid Stuff news, our new, improved website is up. If you want to check out what we’ve played, hear the They Might Be Giants GKS Theme, or find out what we’re up to, check it out here:
http://greasykidstuff.vox.com/

And if you want to make some really cool paper robots, go here!
http://readymech.com/
eric

Steve and Michael: Most people who know me well know how into my kids I am. It’s so funny that my 15 month old son is such a little person. His new words are “waffle”, “turtle”, and “octopus” which is hilarious from such a little guy.

Belinda: Thanks for the 411. I’m sure you must have looked at this blog, scratched your head, and thought … oh well, big geeks have kids too!
http://www.thevanordens.com/ Nathan Van Orden

Eric,
Long time, no talk. I just stumbled across your website again and found this post. Glad you took the time to write off topic! I’ll have to check out the Baby Loves Disco with the family, looks like it would be a great time for the kids. Heck, it’s gotta be good if they played some Ramones! Gabba Gabba Hey… Drop me a line if you get a chance, it looks like you are back to consulting again and I would love to pick your brain on a current topic we have.