OK, South Sound. I've noticed five annoying trends while attending all-ages shows. I feel the need to discuss them now on the eve of The Redroom's final show.

Standing at the front but not dancing

In case you hadn't noticed, we like to dance in Tacoma. Cases of young music fans in Tacoma politely viewing a show with their hands folded and feet firmly planted are few and far between. In the words of THE FAME RIOT, Tacoma's electro-pop sweethearts, "Dance tax free!"

Shouting out "Freebird"

When was this ever socially acceptable? In fact, I'm sure even Lynyrd Skynyrd despise it more than anybody. Loud shouts requesting "Freebird" are borderline heckling, and are typically viewed as such from the people on stage.

Bringing your parent

OK, I get it. Your parents are worried about your well-being. And that's good parenting. But Tacoma all-ages venues are about as threatening as bubble wrap. The venues are a place where young people get together and celebrate their mutual interest in local music. So when your concerned parental unit tags along to a show they have zero interest in, they become less an assurance of your safety and more a stagnant buzzkill attracting scorns from all directions.

Singing the wrong words

One of the greatest feelings in the world is being in a room where everyone is singing along with the band. This is particularly true when it's local music, because it truly creates a feeling of togetherness. And that this is our band. But please, know the words. The quickest way to make everyone adjacent to you roll their eyes is to loudly sing incorrect lyrics.

Disturbing the peace

There's nothing worse than that one guy in the audience who decides to pick a fight. I mean, c'mon. Everyone is there to have a good time, dance and listen to music. Anything you accomplish in your macho endeavors to win a fight against another audience member will be far outweighed by how much of an idiot we all think you are.

While you're brushing up on your show etiquette, remember to attend the very last show at The Redroom this weekend. Saturday, April 27 you can catch Never Looking Back, Cowardice, Lo There Do I See My Brother, Rise, Safe And Sound, No Choice, A-Hale, and Unease, and support The Redroom in their grand finale of all-ages music. They have given so much to the community, and I know we haven't seen the last of their efforts in Tacoma music.