Members Scodiddly Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Tom Waits. Regarding Tony Bennett, I ran a followspot for one of his shows a few years back. Not the greatest place to hear the show from, but still great. It was a smallish concert hall at a community college, maybe a thousand seats. He'd occasionally put his microphone down and actually fill the hall with his voice - not straining at all, but enough power to make the spot-booth glass rattle.
Members linwood Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 I've got tickets to some pretty good ones coming up. I just saw Johnny Lang at the HOB last week. Tickets were $45. I bought 6 of them and took the family for my son's 21 birthday. What a great time having a couple beers with my son and watching/listening to Johnny. He was fantastic, as usual. I see him when ever he's in town and that's usually at least once a year. I'm going to see the John Mayer Trio at the HOB on 9/10. I believe Steve Jordan will be playing drums, so you know it's gonna be slammin'. Paid $125 per for those. Row A balcony/center. My favorite seats at the HOB. On 9/20, again I'll be at the HOB, front row floor, to see the Pat Metheny Trio. Pat w/C.McBride on bass. It's gonna be a killer. Those were $55. Now, 11/25 I've got tickets for McCartney at $265 each and totally worth it to me.
Members nat whilk II Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 I'd spring $200 for a large living-room concert from James Taylor solo. Maybe 50 people max. And good catered food/wine and time to mingle and chat. Shoot, I'd pay $350. $500? I'd have to think about it..... Same venue, I'd also pay the same to see: Clapton Chick Corea Pat Metheny/Charlie Haden duo Keith Jarrett Julian Bream/John Williams duo Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins duo Robert Rich/Steve Roach dueling ambient Paco de Lucia/J McClaughlin/Al DiMeola trio Bruce Cockburn Neil Young The Orb or some other electronic duo/project/dj similar (if it could be done in a small venue) nat whilk ii
Members Mr. Botch Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by linwood I just saw Johnny Lang at the HOB last week. Tickets were $45. I bought 6 of them and took the family for my son's 21 birthday. What a great time having a couple beers with my son and watching/listening to Johnny. He was fantastic, as usual. I see him when ever he's in town and that's usually at least once a year. Linwood, I used to watch Johnny Lang back when he was "Kid" Johnny Lang, age 13-15, in a little club in a basement in Grand Forks North Dakota back in 1992-1995! It was always free. I imagine that club was destroyed in the flood/fire of Spring 1996.
Members Magpel Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Sure, I'd probably chip in 200 to induce XTC into a small club gig, say the Chance in Poughkeepsie or the Bowery Ballroom. Consider that I might also have to pay airfare to Swindon. Dave Gregory would be required but I'm not going to get too insistent about Terry Chambers. I think Chambers might struggle with some of the post-English Settlement material.
Members MorePaul Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Tough question -- as others have kind of alluded to how are the seats? venue?
Moderators Lee Knight Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by Magpel Sure, I'd probably chip in 200 to induce XTC into a small club gig, say the Chance in Poughkeepsie or the Bowery Ballroom. I saw XTC right after Drums and Wires came out. San Diego Lions Club. 200 people, the tickets were probably $5. They were great. Andy Partrige didn't have stage fright THAT night. There isn't anyone I'll spend $200 on. No way. I'm not going to invest money in the cause. The prices suck so bad I am absolutely disgusted. My wife wants to take our daughter to see Gwen Stephanie... $80 a pop? Good lord! I'll stay home and watch Cops.
Members blue2blue Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Don't think I'd pay $200 to see any living artist that I can think of offhand. Although I might give Leonard Cohen $200 if things get really tough...
Members Magpel Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by blue2blue Although I might give Leonard Cohen $200 if things get really tough... Ouch!
Members Guitar Centaur Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 None. I saw Buckwheat Zydeco for $20 on Fat Tuesday, and would have felt like I got my money's worth if I paid three times that.
Members ZED Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 No one is worth that. Especially these goofball arena/stadium acts. They should be paying me to waste time with horrible sound and no view. If there does happen to be an act I like that plays those large venues and charges ridiculous prices (Cream for instance), I'll just buy a dvd and get good sound and a quality view.I might pay $50 to see Jeff Beck again, but I've seen him a few times already. Same with my other favorite artists; I've seen them all multiple times and usually in clubs for $20-$40.
Members Zooey Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 I'd pay $200 to see the Smiths. If figure they'll be playing Vegas by the time I'm in my forties.
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 23, 2005 Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by Mr. Botch I paid well over $200 to go to O'Keefe's place and watch a bunch of ragtag nobodys play last summer. They weren't too bad. Other than that, nobody (I love DVDs). Boy Botch, are YOU gonna be in trouble when Lee Flier sees that you called her band "a bunch of ragtag nobodys". BTW, I'm really glad you made it out!
Members Anderton Posted August 23, 2005 Author Members Posted August 23, 2005 I deliberately worded the question vaguely, because I figured y'all would give a better variety of answers...and of course, you didn't disappoint Yes, there are a lot of issues; small club vs. big club, etc. Frankly, I hardly ever go to concerts unless I know the people playing, or it's a paying gig (e.g., concert coverage for a magazine). I've been spoiled: Saw Cream at their prime in the Cafe a Go Go, a few seats back from the front; saw Hendrix, the Who, the Wailers, and played second act to the Mothers, Big Brother, Pink Floyd, Procol Harum, and a zillion others so I definitely had the best seats in the house So the idea of paying a huge amount of money to go to an unpleasant venue and seeing some microscopic figures doesn't appeal. Nor does seeing an act that pretty much lip syncs. To me, the best concerts are small bands in small clubs, but unfortunately, there aren't as many venues as there used to be, and frankly, a lot of bands just don't turn me on. I want to hear something different.
Members FrankieP Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 I paid close to $200 for a Wiggles concert . Well me, the wife and my two kids. Still a whole lot of money. But my kids enjoyed it so much it was well worth it!
Members Kendrix Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by Bob Keelan Truthfully, none. I've already seen them all when they were at the top of their game and the tickets were $4.50. Same for me. However, I might consider it to see Cream. I also agree it would have to be in a decent concert hall/theater- not a friggin football or hockey staduim. For that price, if the sound guy screwed up the mix, Id be inclined to pummel him. Id also want to pummel anyone nearby who chose to try and yabber endlessly over top the music. This has become a real issue in concerts ive been to lately.
Members franknputer Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Also no one. It would have to be a pretty damned special deal to warrant that kind of dough - like a very small, intimate setting with somebody very special - and I just can't think of anyone I'd go that far for these days.
Members Lee Flier Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by Mr. Botch I paid well over $200 to go to O'Keefe's place and watch a bunch of ragtag nobodys play last summer. They weren't too bad. Hey! I resemble that remark. But seriously, don't think we didn't appreciate it. That was a big deal for you and Kylen, Bunny, Foxtick and some of the other folks who went a long way. Course, we went a long way too! I've gone to some far off places to see concerts myself - the Stones in Philadelphia, Bob Dylan with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in the UK, etc. I got the actual tickets for free but the trip was some big bucks, so... I guess technically I paid well over $200. As far as buying a ticket... well, I suppose I'd pay that much for McCartney or the Stones IF it was front row or close to it... or at a small club. Otherwise forget it. And since I've already seen the Stones a whole bunch I can't really see shelling out that much currently. Generally if I see a concert ticket that's more than $50 it makes me think twice, more than $100 and in all likelihood I won't go.
Members MarkZ Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 I might spend $200 for a Police reunion in a modest venue or great seats in a big venue, but not a stadium. I paid $200 to see Barenaked Ladies last year...but that was for me, my wife, and my 3 kids @ $40/ticket. The most I've paid for a ticket was $150/ea for front orchestra seats to "The Producers" with Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. I'm contemplating waiting for a last minute, single $160 ticket for Macca @ Madison Square Garden on 9/30 via Ticketmaster. I've had good luck with last minute tickets. Last summer on the night before the concert, I paid $90 for Prince @ MSG and the seat was around 10 rows from the stage. Man, was THAT worth the money! Phil O'Keefe-I wonder what FOW would quote to play one of your backyard BBQs. I'd kick in $200 and fly out for that. Originally posted by Magpel Sure, I'd probably chip in 200 to induce XTC into a small club gig, say the Chance in Poughkeepsie or the Bowery Ballroom. Consider that I might also have to pay airfare to Swindon. I'll be at the next table over, Mag. You know how many great acts have played The Chance. I have fond memories of that club.
Members Mr. Botch Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by Lee Flier Hey! I resemble that remark. But seriously, don't think we didn't appreciate it. That was a big deal for you and Kylen, Bunny, Foxtick and some of the other folks who went a long way. Course, we went a long way too! Oops, allow me to clarify. I only meant listening to the guys that went on before What The...? While you guys were playing I put on my iPod... Just kidding!
Members sventvkg Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Lets see...The Original Beatles Line up back from the dead, Stevie Ray back from the dead and Maybe Hendrix...NO ONE Currenly alive is worth $200 to see live...I'll buy the DVD and have a better time..
Members Jon Doe Posted August 23, 2005 Members Posted August 23, 2005 Sister Hazel. But they don't come round here no more. I have to go there. I may do that this fall. Go down to the SE and see some bands that don't come here much.
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