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Let the Kids Dance!
Seattle in the 90s: A tidal wave of unforgettable music roars out of the city. Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam take over global pop culture and Seattle is declared the world's coolest place to be. But here, reality is different for young people.
For almost two decades, the Teen Dance Ordinance has made it illegal for anyone under 18 to attend concerts without a parent or guardian. Police raid punk shows and hip-hop clubs. Politicians ban show posters on electric poles. All-ages music is criminalized. And young people begin to fight back.
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4.9 stars from 39 ratings
Awesome history.
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“Amazing history and great timing with our current Seattle issues. Laughed and surprised to learn this was as real as it was. Brilliant delivery and history. I am thankful this was put together.”
Zelko206 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
Great podcast! … with some caveats
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“My first reaction to the trailer of this podcast was “I don’t need to hear about the Teen Dance Ordinance, I lived it.” But I actually learned a lot about Seattle music history before the ‘90s in the first two episodes. I arrived at UW as an undergrad in 1990 and the episode about the early ‘90s...”Read full review »
Jozretic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
Incredible audio clips!
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“Dang, this podcast made me interested in a topic I previously knew nothing about. I love all the old news clips. I can’t wait for more!”
TeaQueen14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
Recent Episodes
Published 04/25/24
Seattle’s homegrown hip-hop scene is born from DJ-led dance parties put on by school-aged kids for their friends in backyards, rec halls and community centers. With the arrival of the TDO, these events draw scrutiny from Seattle police, who seem particularly intent on interfering with—and...
Published 04/25/24
In 1991, grunge explodes onto the world stage and Seattle is declared the coolest place on earth. Media depicts the city as a creative utopia, but in reality, the Teen Dance Ordinance is suffocating the music scene. A new city attorney embraces the law, crusading for civility on his own...
Published 04/18/24
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