digging tunnels said:
How did The Cure get their fees to be lowered last year after even they complained about the ticket prices for their shows?? Can't other artists do the same?
Have you looked at ticket prices for other stops on his tour? The Kyle Field prices are mostly in line, especially for the location. He's in the category of the legacy acts the article talked about still being able to demand high prices.BCG Disciple said:
Still plenty of good seats for The King at Kyle. I can get 2nd row floor seats for face value at their newly reduced face value. Problem is that face value with fees is still $700/ticket. We were trying to pay back Jimbo with one concert.
BCSWguru said:I saw them do the Blue album at Stubbs and I think I paid 55 dollars.CheeseSndwch said:
I pulled the trigger on a Weezer ticket. GA Floor Ticket: $129.50 + Order Processing Fee: $12.00 + Convenience Fee: $25.50 = $167.50
It's on the high end of what I'd like to spend for a concert but Weezer playing the entirety of the Blue Album live is something I couldn't pass up.
I will say I don't buy much "stuff" so most of my spending goes towards experiences (e.g. restaurants, concerts, movies, sporting events, etc.) and I have backed off a lot on my outings because the prices and fee gouging has just gotten out of control. Luckily when it comes to music most of the bands that I like don't get much attention from the media/radio airplay, so it's rare that I go to a venue bigger than the House of Blues.
I had to go look this up. The "service charge" was 9 dollars. They were getting 16 percent in fees then. Ticketmaster is right at 20 percent now. I'm just done with it.
I used to do 40+/yr but... post scamdemic there weren't that many shows in LA.maroon barchetta said:
There's a couple of guys on this board who see more shows than 10-20 per year.
Thats vegasKidDoc said:
Yes I'm middle aged but I'll say it anyway, modern music that is pushed by producers sucks. Period. That is the problem. Hard rock bands who write their own stuff and play an actual instrument are still hugely popular. If the penny pushers would start pushing young rock bands they would launch off like rockets. Luckily some older bands are having great young bands open for them to get exposure. Examples include The Pretty Reckless opening for AC/DC, Greta opening for Metallica a few years ago, Dirty Honey opening for Black Crowes.
Check out Powertrip or ACDC recent tour pics. Huge crowds
Edit for pics/vid:
Here are the shots from The Pretty Reckless- one in Houston opening for the Stones one in Munich opening for AC/DC
My bad, thanks!cajunaggie08 said:Thats vegasKidDoc said:
Yes I'm middle aged but I'll say it anyway, modern music that is pushed by producers sucks. Period. That is the problem. Hard rock bands who write their own stuff and play an actual instrument are still hugely popular. If the penny pushers would start pushing young rock bands they would launch off like rockets. Luckily some older bands are having great young bands open for them to get exposure. Examples include The Pretty Reckless opening for AC/DC, Greta opening for Metallica a few years ago, Dirty Honey opening for Black Crowes.
Check out Powertrip or ACDC recent tour pics. Huge crowds
Edit for pics/vid:
Here are the shots from The Pretty Reckless- one in Houston opening for the Stones one in Munich opening for AC/DC
BCG Disciple said:
Still plenty of good seats for The King at Kyle. I can get 2nd row floor seats for face value at their newly reduced face value. Problem is that face value with fees is still $700/ticket. We were trying to pay back Jimbo with one concert.
wangus12 said:
I do wonder how much of this is because artists don't really bank on record sales anymore do they? I couldn't tell you the last time I paid for music. I have a free spotify account and just use that. Compared to have the old CD case in the late 90s/early 00s where I had dozens of albums.
I know they obviously get money from the streaming places, but does that truly replace album sales?
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How much does 1 million music streams make?
The payment for 1 million streams on Spotify can vary, but it is generally estimated to be around $4,000 to $7,000. This amount is, however, split between the streaming platform and the rights holders.
Urban Ag said:
I paid $700 for two tickets to Def Leppard (also Joan Jett, Poison, and Motley Cru) in Sept of 2022 in Vegas for the wife and I. Only wanted to see DF and it was worth every penny.
Dropped $2k for VIP service for GNR in San Antonio last September. It was worth it. You get what you pay for.
That said, at our age, wife and I are bucket listing shows at this point. Next up, Bon Jovi.
saw this article on my Twitter feed today (re: the George Strait show).cajunaggie08 said:Not that I ever was her target audience for music, but I dont recall even in J-Lo's heyday anyone at school saying they were huge J-Lo music fans. She is definitely that odd act that has sold well and hit all the top charts that doesnt translate into having a fan base large enough willing to pay hundreds of dollars to see her perform. Sort of proves that just because the industry makes you a star, that doesn't mean you are actually popular.Brian Earl Spilner said:
Well the JLo one is no mystery. She sucks.
She has some catchy songs, but nobody is gonna pay $150+ to see her in concert.
https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/the-real-significance-of-george-straits-record-setting-concert/Quote:
"There's people in the country music industry that have had multiple No. 1 songs that couldn't play their own high school, and there's guys out here that have never, ever been on country radio that are doing eight thousand tickets." -Eric Church
I can definitely get that, and there was a long period where I didn't go to any concerts. But it can be a pretty damn neat experience when the crowd is into it. For example, it's pretty great when you and thousands of strangers are singing along to Maiden's "Fear of the Dark" or Judas Priest's "Livin' After Midnight".chick79 said:
I honestly never liked concerts. It's expensive and the studio version is always better than the live performance.
chick79 said:
I honestly never liked concerts. It's expensive and the studio version is always better than the live performance.
qmaroon barchetta said:chick79 said:
I honestly never liked concerts. It's expensive and the studio version is always better than the live performance.
You haven't seen the right artists.
Some are amazing live.
MookieBlaylock said:Urban Ag said:
I paid $700 for two tickets to Def Leppard (also Joan Jett, Poison, and Motley Cru) in Sept of 2022 in Vegas for the wife and I. Only wanted to see DF and it was worth every penny.
Dropped $2k for VIP service for GNR in San Antonio last September. It was worth it. You get what you pay for.
That said, at our age, wife and I are bucket listing shows at this point. Next up, Bon Jovi.
I mean I can't think of a worse concert lineup but hey $750 is only about $749 overpriced
Go see LCD Soundsystem live if they ever tour again. That will change your mind.chick79 said:
I honestly never liked concerts. It's expensive and the studio version is always better than the live performance.
EclipseAg said:
Back in the day, kids went to 10-20 concerts a year ... whenever they could scrape together the $7-$10 for a ticket (or maybe they were friends with Mike Damone, who always had extra Blue Oyster Cult tix). Does anyone do that today?
LMCane said:
man I bought two tickets for Darius Rucker (who for some reason is bringing along Hootie and the Blowfish)
looks like I should have just waited and bought the day before!
how is Aerosmith still alive?!?Aust Ag said:LMCane said:
man I bought two tickets for Darius Rucker (who for some reason is bringing along Hootie and the Blowfish)
looks like I should have just waited and bought the day before!
This appears to be the move for most concerts these days. It's what I plan to do for Aerosmith in November.
LMCane said:how is Aerosmith still alive?!?Aust Ag said:LMCane said:
man I bought two tickets for Darius Rucker (who for some reason is bringing along Hootie and the Blowfish)
looks like I should have just waited and bought the day before!
This appears to be the move for most concerts these days. It's what I plan to do for Aerosmith in November.
I think jorger sees 20 per month.maroon barchetta said:
There's a couple of guys on this board who see more shows than 10-20 per year.
johnnyblaze36 said:I think jorger sees 20 per month.maroon barchetta said:
There's a couple of guys on this board who see more shows than 10-20 per year.
Well, another reason there to wait until November. Steven is a wild card.LMCane said:how is Aerosmith still alive?!?Aust Ag said:LMCane said:
man I bought two tickets for Darius Rucker (who for some reason is bringing along Hootie and the Blowfish)
looks like I should have just waited and bought the day before!
This appears to be the move for most concerts these days. It's what I plan to do for Aerosmith in November.
