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@shuke how was Donato?
Awesome. While some of it was a little too country for me, the jams were incredible.
I might have made the drive to Cincy for poncho and lefty
Killing it in Detroit
@shuke how was Donato?
Awesome. While some of it was a little too country for me, the jams were incredible.
Not the biggest fan of festivals, but going to When We Were Young in Vegas in October. My daughter is going with us and it will be her first time in Vegas after turning 21. She wants me to teach her to gamble.
roverkid and I have seen a lot of shows together. Most recently LCD Soundsystem. She'll know better.
Damn women made us leave before the encore
Had enough standing I guess I didn’t drive so didn’t feel like arguingDamn women made us leave before the encore
They have to be somewhere?
Spring for the insuranceBrian Jonestown Massacre announced a new tour today. That seems like a risky ticket to buy with their history.
Check out Mansfield if it isn't too far out of the way, location of Shawshank prison.Not the biggest fan of festivals, but going to When We Were Young in Vegas in October. My daughter is going with us and it will be her first time in Vegas after turning 21. She wants me to teach her to gamble.
I just bought Friday Sonic Temple tickets that’s gonna be a long day
Probably leave Detroit for Columbus at 7 AM and assume we’ll stay for close (Metallica night but have seen them recently so maybe bail early)
Need to find a hotel like 30-60 min north of there
Probably a little too far east for me need something up 23Check out Mansfield if it isn't too far out of the way, location of Shawshank prison.Not the biggest fan of festivals, but going to When We Were Young in Vegas in October. My daughter is going with us and it will be her first time in Vegas after turning 21. She wants me to teach her to gamble.
I just bought Friday Sonic Temple tickets that’s gonna be a long day
Probably leave Detroit for Columbus at 7 AM and assume we’ll stay for close (Metallica night but have seen them recently so maybe bail early)
Need to find a hotel like 30-60 min north of there
I saw a report from Pollstar today indicating the 2024 average price for a ticket to a top 100 touring artist concert was $135.92. Not a huge increase over 2023, but compared to 2019 ($96.17), ticket prices are up over 40%. I'm pretty much done with large venue acts anymore, partly because of cost but mostly just because I can't handle large crowds in my old age. I was looking into the pricing thing and found an interesting article from last summer - Data Reveals When to Buy Concert Tickets for the Best Prices. I used to research tours and always get my tickets through pre-sales within minutes of them going online, months before the show, and for a decade or so at least that was the best way to get good seats at reasonable prices. I'm sure for most this is a "no #### Sherlock" situation, but this report indicates "Concert-goers spent 33% less than average on tickets when purchasing them on the day of a concert, and 27% less than average the day before." This isn't necessarily all secondary market pricing. A story in our local paper today which sent me down this rabbit hole interviewed a guy who bought Stevie Wonder tickets the day they went on pre-sale and paid $261 each, with fees, $1,277.71 total for four seats. He checked back online three hours later and saw seats directly next to his for $129.50. I've had this same experience many times in the last few years. This is the new world of dynamic pricing. I can picture that meeting at Ticketmaster years ago when they realized the most fanatical fans were the ones getting in early and getting the best seats at the best prices. Of course that's backwards from the seller's perspective - those are the motivated fans, the exact people they need to squeeze hard to pay the highest prices possible.
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FWIW, Cure tickets were reasonably priced compared to a lot of others in 2023 and 2024. I do agree with you. It’s crazy. Skipping NIN all together here in Tampa as a result as tickets being stupid expensive.Ticket prices are ridiculous, indeed. Over the past two years I've skipped a few bands I would have normally seen due to insane prices - The Cure, and The Rolling Stones.
My wife really wanted to see NIN, so when tickets when presale, she stayed in the queue. Tickets were very pricey (imho), and I would have passed on them entirely as I've seen them a few times in the past, admittedly it's been a few decades, but after getting kicked out of the queue twice in presale, she was finally able to get a few decent tickets for like $175 eachShe was afraid that if we waited until after market, they'd be nearly double that after fees. This is about the price point where I'll pass, because for $400-$500 (two tickets, parking, a beverage or two, and God forbid if she wants to wait in the merch lines), I can pretty much buy every album they've ever put out and listen to it in the comfort of my own home without having to fight traffic and crowds. But, yes i'm an old and admit as much.
Anywhooooo,...saw the Violent Femmes last night. They played their entire first album, and then their entire second album. Tickets stated, doors open at 6:00, band starts at 8:00 p.m. (no opener). Okay, cool, this was a smaller venue and parking is kind of a *****, so I figured we'd get there at 7:00 or so and be good. We did, walked into the place at 7:15 and they're already playing. WTF. Fortunately, they played their second album first, took a break and then played their first album and then an encore. They were done by 9:00 p.m. WTF. I'm old, but I aint' that old.
Band was okay, but I mean, I've never heard any song of their second album. Their first album is fantastic, and then they've released one song since I think I've ever heard off. Pretty precipitous fall off after the great first album. Tickets and parking, two beverages, all in was less than $150, so I mean, that's reasonable, imho.
Yeah, Robert Smith fought and won on Ticketmaster fees so the prices were actually affordable. And he also made sure merch was cheaper (think I paid $20 for a t-shirt). I was also in the queue for NIN and passed due to the prices. Will try to check the market as we get closer to the date in August.FWIW, Cure tickets were reasonably priced compared to a lot of others in 2023 and 2024. I do agree with you. It’s crazy. Skipping NIN all together here in Tampa as a result as tickets being stupid expensive.Ticket prices are ridiculous, indeed. Over the past two years I've skipped a few bands I would have normally seen due to insane prices - The Cure, and The Rolling Stones.
My wife really wanted to see NIN, so when tickets when presale, she stayed in the queue. Tickets were very pricey (imho), and I would have passed on them entirely as I've seen them a few times in the past, admittedly it's been a few decades, but after getting kicked out of the queue twice in presale, she was finally able to get a few decent tickets for like $175 eachShe was afraid that if we waited until after market, they'd be nearly double that after fees. This is about the price point where I'll pass, because for $400-$500 (two tickets, parking, a beverage or two, and God forbid if she wants to wait in the merch lines), I can pretty much buy every album they've ever put out and listen to it in the comfort of my own home without having to fight traffic and crowds. But, yes i'm an old and admit as much.
Anywhooooo,...saw the Violent Femmes last night. They played their entire first album, and then their entire second album. Tickets stated, doors open at 6:00, band starts at 8:00 p.m. (no opener). Okay, cool, this was a smaller venue and parking is kind of a *****, so I figured we'd get there at 7:00 or so and be good. We did, walked into the place at 7:15 and they're already playing. WTF. Fortunately, they played their second album first, took a break and then played their first album and then an encore. They were done by 9:00 p.m. WTF. I'm old, but I aint' that old.
Band was okay, but I mean, I've never heard any song of their second album. Their first album is fantastic, and then they've released one song since I think I've ever heard off. Pretty precipitous fall off after the great first album. Tickets and parking, two beverages, all in was less than $150, so I mean, that's reasonable, imho.
New Primus tour this summer. Definitely going to that one
New Primus tour this summer. Definitely going to that one
Sailing The Seas of Cheese was one of my favorite records my second senior (post-graduate) year of high school. Can still remember driving in Maine in winter, going to a hockey tournament and listening to "Here Come The Bastards." Quite the album.
Ann is also a recent cancer survivor. Still has the pipes.My wife and I went to a couple of shows recently. First up, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, with Tesky Brothers opening. We’ve seen both before at festivals and wanted to see them indoors and as the lead. Tesky Bros put on a good show, solid if unspectacular. Rateliff and company were excellent now that they have a bit more material and comfort on stage. He could still use some work on engaging with the crowd. He even brought up a local First Natiom performer, William Prince, to do a duet, which was a nice touch.
This week we saw Heart with Cheap Trick opening. CT was much better than the last time we saw them but they are definitely showing their age. Heart was phenomenal. I forgot how heavy they could be. Ann was in a wheelchair as she had some kind of accident on tour but she can still belt it out like nobody’s business. All around fantastic show that brought me back to the old school arena rock days.
Ridiculously so! Especially sitting in the chair the whole time, I was shocked. Add to that, she is in her mid 70s (I’m guessing) and she just blew me away.Ann is also a recent cancer survivor. Still has the pipes.My wife and I went to a couple of shows recently. First up, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, with Tesky Brothers opening. We’ve seen both before at festivals and wanted to see them indoors and as the lead. Tesky Bros put on a good show, solid if unspectacular. Rateliff and company were excellent now that they have a bit more material and comfort on stage. He could still use some work on engaging with the crowd. He even brought up a local First Natiom performer, William Prince, to do a duet, which was a nice touch.
This week we saw Heart with Cheap Trick opening. CT was much better than the last time we saw them but they are definitely showing their age. Heart was phenomenal. I forgot how heavy they could be. Ann was in a wheelchair as she had some kind of accident on tour but she can still belt it out like nobody’s business. All around fantastic show that brought me back to the old school arena rock days.![]()
Still undecided on Weird Al. Want to go but also $$Been to a lot of shows over the years and realized this is one I have not made it to. And I am a bit sad about that.My daughter got the two of us Weird Al tickets for a show in June.
Best daughter ever!![]()
Got my tickets to the Nine Inch Nails - Peel It Back Tour 2025 for September in LA (Kia Forum, formerly the Great Western Forum). My daughter wants to go with me.
So far we've seen Depeche Mode and Olivia Rodrigo together.
Still undecided on Weird Al. Want to go but also $$Been to a lot of shows over the years and realized this is one I have not made it to. And I am a bit sad about that.My daughter got the two of us Weird Al tickets for a show in June.
Best daughter ever!![]()
Got my tickets to the Nine Inch Nails - Peel It Back Tour 2025 for September in LA (Kia Forum, formerly the Great Western Forum). My daughter wants to go with me.
So far we've seen Depeche Mode and Olivia Rodrigo together.
Heard this morning that Garbage is touring later this year and have a new album coming out. Might try to catch them if its a smaller venue and reasonable tickets.
Just looked, Garbage isn't coming to SoCal on this tour. Maybe because they are in LA for the Cruel World 2025 show in May. Too bad.Still undecided on Weird Al. Want to go but also $$Been to a lot of shows over the years and realized this is one I have not made it to. And I am a bit sad about that.My daughter got the two of us Weird Al tickets for a show in June.
Best daughter ever!![]()
Got my tickets to the Nine Inch Nails - Peel It Back Tour 2025 for September in LA (Kia Forum, formerly the Great Western Forum). My daughter wants to go with me.
So far we've seen Depeche Mode and Olivia Rodrigo together.
Heard this morning that Garbage is touring later this year and have a new album coming out. Might try to catch them if its a smaller venue and reasonable tickets.
Yeah saw that Garbage one, the Detroit show is at smaller venue. Probably end up passing but we’ll see
Did grab pit tickets for Primus today though
Always a good night at the pony. Its incedible how small that place is and to think the boss was rocking out there on the regular.Saw Yankees legend, Bernie Williams and Friends play at the Stone Pony last night.
It was mostly smooth jazz, not necessarily my thing, but enjoyable. Williams is a talented guitarist and his band was superb.
He did a Q&A interview first where he talked about baseball and his music.
Fun night.
Is this at the Count Basie?Jason Isbell and the 400 unit
It's about a 10 minute walk for me which makes it even sweeter.Always a good night at the pony. Its incedible how small that place is and to think the boss was rocking out there on the regular.Saw Yankees legend, Bernie Williams and Friends play at the Stone Pony last night.
It was mostly smooth jazz, not necessarily my thing, but enjoyable. Williams is a talented guitarist and his band was superb.
He did a Q&A interview first where he talked about baseball and his music.
Fun night.
Yup. That was the Little Wing show we talked about. That was my 1st time seeing them and this will now be #9. Those are great seats and not too bad of a price.Is this at the Count Basie?Jason Isbell and the 400 unit
I'm venturing out of Asbury Park for a show for the first time in 5 years for this one. Shot the lock of my wallet to buy second row seats (at $250 each; $600 total after fees),
I'm a huge fan and his show at Summer Stage at the Pony 3 years back was amazing.
I especially love the outdoor venue. A block from the beach with surprisingly really good sound. The only thing I don't like is the early curfew but its understandable. You're a lucky man.It's about a 10 minute walk for me which makes it even sweeter.Always a good night at the pony. Its incedible how small that place is and to think the boss was rocking out there on the regular.Saw Yankees legend, Bernie Williams and Friends play at the Stone Pony last night.
It was mostly smooth jazz, not necessarily my thing, but enjoyable. Williams is a talented guitarist and his band was superb.
He did a Q&A interview first where he talked about baseball and his music.
Fun night.
For a small venue, I've seen some major acts there including" Drive-By Truckers; Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real; Dinosaur Jr.; The WallFlowers (with a guest appearance from Jon Bon Jovi); and many other shows.
I'll be there next Friday for Melvin Seals and JGB.
Live in NJ and love the Stone Pony. Have only been there twice (I think), once to see the Ramones/Frank Black inside and once to see The Pixies outside. Just a great place to see a show at.I especially love the outdoor venue. A block from the beach with surprisingly really good sound. The only thing I don't like is the early curfew but its understandable. You're a lucky man.It's about a 10 minute walk for me which makes it even sweeter.Always a good night at the pony. Its incedible how small that place is and to think the boss was rocking out there on the regular.Saw Yankees legend, Bernie Williams and Friends play at the Stone Pony last night.
It was mostly smooth jazz, not necessarily my thing, but enjoyable. Williams is a talented guitarist and his band was superb.
He did a Q&A interview first where he talked about baseball and his music.
Fun night.
For a small venue, I've seen some major acts there including" Drive-By Truckers; Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real; Dinosaur Jr.; The WallFlowers (with a guest appearance from Jon Bon Jovi); and many other shows.
I'll be there next Friday for Melvin Seals and JGB.
Love UFO. I'm going to have to check this out, hopefully he'll be playing at a venue close to me.Any Michael Schenker/UFO fans here? Michael Schenker is doing his "My UFO Years" tour this fall in the US. Playing mostly small venues in small towns. Gonna catch him in a Chicago suburb in September. I've seen MSG a few time and UFO twice without Michael. Big fan of both bands, but more of a fan of Schenker. One of my favorite guitarists. Great composer and a really unique style.
He put out a "UFO years" album last year with various people sitting in. He's gonna tour with Erik Grönwall, a Swedish singer I never heard of before, but the dude sounded great on Mother Mary from the album. Sounds a lot like a young Phil.
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Just added Mumford and Sons (presale) on October 26 for another date night.July 24 - Tyler Childers (mine)
August 19 - Goo Goo Dolls (wife date night)
September 20 - Red Clay Strays (mine again)
Seen Kid a bunch of times. Always a good show. He’s now joined a bunch of artists I won’t see because they insist on talking politics vs just freaking doing what we paid them do. Started with Ted Nugent. He’s the worst. And by the way it’s both sides. Just freakin singKid Rock / Chris Janson tonight. Can't believe the wife agreed to go.
Seen Kid a bunch of times. Always a good show. He’s now joined a bunch of artists I won’t see because they insist on talking politics vs just freaking doing what we paid them do. Started with Ted Nugent. He’s the worst. And by the way it’s both sides. Just freakin singKid Rock / Chris Janson tonight. Can't believe the wife agreed to go.
didn’t realize aisle seats were like $20 premium