Sandra Burciaga Olinger with her daughter at Cruel World music festival in Pasadena
6 Reasons Why I Loved Taking My 7-Year-Old Child To the Cruel World Music Festival in Pasadena

While going to a music festival with your child may not be the best choice for every parent and child, it is an excellent option for some. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to take your child to Cruel World, I hope our experience inspires you to do so next year, especially if your child is approaching or in their teenage years.

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Sandra Burciaga Olinger
Jensen McRae performing with a guitar at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles
Photos & Review: Jensen McRae Offers a Night of Healing Harmonies and Heartfelt Connection at the El Rey

This night was for smooth listening, social distancing, and matching Birkenstocks or sperrys for future escapades to Montauk and Nantucket. Even though both Lauren Juzang and headliner Jensen McRae hailed from California, the essence of their indie folk conjured memories of the Pocono Mountains, the debate over pork rolls or Taylor Hams, steaming chai tea lattes, and a tapestry of sentimentality.

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Asha Moné Jackson