Comments on: Higher Ticket Prices Help The Concert Industry Put On A Happy Face

By: Thierry

Thierry — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:41:59 +0000

I saw Springsteen, would've seen the Petty tour if it had been outdoors instead of an arena show, and may still be convinced to go see Neil Diamond when he passes through town in December.

Also, I'm paying $90 for Wilco and Neil Young in a couple of months, which actually seems like a bargain these days for GA floors.

By: D.R. Mosby

D.R. Mosby — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:03:03 +0000

I spent about $100 to get a decent seat for the Springsteen concert at the Honda Center. Every other show I saw was pretty cheap (except for the $$$ I spent to take Mrs. Mosby to see Van Morrison at the Masonic Auditorium in SF – but that was a birthday present).

By: T'Challa

T'Challa — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:31:44 +0000

and for the record, the Police were the only band on that list that I paid to see. i would’ve paid for Tom Petty, but tix were just too outrageously priced. Thankfully, i was able to see him back in the day when i was just a young tyke. Still one of the best shows EVER…

By: T'Challa

T'Challa — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:30:24 +0000

@How do I say this ... THROWDINI!: As someone that was seriously (and unexpectedly) wowed by the Police at Dodger Stadium of all places, methinks your friends were either too drunk (or not drunk enough!) when they saw them in LA. Sure, Sting is still a db, but combined w/Andy and Stewart = magic.

At the same time, Mate of State are pretty awesome, and their new tour with the cello player and extra musician are fab.

By: raihala

raihala — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:09:29 +0000

I saw seven of them (some of them on the '07 leg) for work.

I let our freelancer cover Springsteen (who I've seen now, like four times in the last four years) and went to Kelly Clarkson that night instead. DMB hasn't been in my market since '05 or '06. I had to miss this summer's AI tour due to scheduling issues.

As far as the summer has gone here in the Twin Cities, I've seen lower-than-expected attendances at a number of shows (Kanye West being a notable one) and some that were pathetic, like the True Colors tour that managed to draw something like 3,000 people -- 2,500 of which were there with free tickets, it seemed. The big hitters, tho, are still selling out or getting very, very close. AC/DC sold out almost instantly.

By: Chris Molanphy

Chris Molanphy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:52:53 +0000

Two, like Maura. Mine were Police and Bruce, both under $100, which is my usual psychological barrier for blockbuster shows. (I'd make an exception for Prince.)

I also saw Justin Timberlake at the Garden in '07 and am a bit surprised he didn't squeak into the Top 10.

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:47:59 +0000

I saw the Police and Springsteen.

By: BawstonSean

BawstonSean — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:43:34 +0000

I saw about 25 minutes of the Kenny Chesney show in Nashville before the missus and I realized that we were basically watching TV with 20,000 douchebags. I tried to be open minded about the whole thing, but it was absolutely terrifying/gross – nothin’ but dipshits and leathery tits.

By: Audif Jackson Winters III

Audif Jackson Winters III — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:41:30 +0000

I looked into getting tickets for AC/DC, almost as a "check it off your list" show, and decided otherwise once I discovered that nosebleed seats were $90.

Oh, and none of those shows.

By: How do I say this ... THROWDINI!

How do I say this ... THROWDINI! — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:10:03 +0000

None. I actually bought 2 tickets to see The Police at the Hollywood Bowl, but heard from others that their earlier LA shows pretty much sucked, so I sold them to a friend for cost and went to see Mates of State instead. I do not regret that decision.

By: Ned Raggett

Ned Raggett — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:05:47 +0000

My limit is $50. (I think the only two exceptions in the past ten years have been one of the Depeche Mode tours and, unsurprisingly, MBV.)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:52:38 +0000

None, I refuse to pay more than $25 for a ticket to anything.