Comments on: Your Take: How Often Do You Attend Concerts? http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/ The latest country music news and reviews. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:19:52 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: country ramblings http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-99229 country ramblings Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:20:02 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-99229 I havent been to a concert in quite sometime due to the fact i really can not afford to go with the price of tickets, merchandise, parking etc..There are things more important for me that i have to spend my money on. I would love to be able to see more concerts, i have been to a couple and had a wonderful time, but times being what they are my families needs and wants come before mine being the sole provider and all, but its ok because the satisfaction from their happeiness is greater. I havent been to a concert in quite sometime due to the fact i really can not afford to go with the price of tickets, merchandise, parking etc..There are things more important for me that i have to spend my money on. I would love to be able to see more concerts, i have been to a couple and had a wonderful time, but times being what they are my families needs and wants come before mine being the sole provider and all, but its ok because the satisfaction from their happeiness is greater.

]]> By: Brady Vercher http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96971 Brady Vercher Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:28:26 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96971 Good job on the answers. I've enjoyed reading them. The random winner of the Jamey Johnson album is Stormy. Congrats! Good job on the answers. I’ve enjoyed reading them.

The random winner of the Jamey Johnson album is Stormy. Congrats!

]]> By: Linda http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96881 Linda Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:57:51 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96881 I've only gone to 3 concerts in my life. One was only $10 for admission into the fair. I got to see Deana Carter in the evening and *NSYNC the next day. That was in 1999 or so. The second concert was last month. It was Vanessa Carlton and free. Can't beat that. I would love to attend more concerts if tickets were cheaper. I don't feel comfortable paying around $100 for 2-3 hours for one night. To answer the question of how to improve concerts...do people still stand on chairs or sit on someone else's shoulders at concerts? There should be security to get people to stay seated or standing on the floor. It is extremely inconsiderate of others to block other people's view just so you can get a better view. I’ve only gone to 3 concerts in my life. One was only $10 for admission into the fair. I got to see Deana Carter in the evening and *NSYNC the next day. That was in 1999 or so. The second concert was last month. It was Vanessa Carlton and free. Can’t beat that.

I would love to attend more concerts if tickets were cheaper. I don’t feel comfortable paying around $100 for 2-3 hours for one night.

To answer the question of how to improve concerts…do people still stand on chairs or sit on someone else’s shoulders at concerts? There should be security to get people to stay seated or standing on the floor. It is extremely inconsiderate of others to block other people’s view just so you can get a better view.

]]> By: Sam G. http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96868 Sam G. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:24:44 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96868 How often do you go shows/concerts?: About once a month or every other month. Unfortunately, most of the great venues near me are 30+ miles away, and gas shortages/prices may cut into that schedule. Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well?: I wouldn't call my tastes "mainstream", but they're not local. Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues?: Give me a small bar any day of the week. I think the last arena concert I attended was Garth Brooks about 10 years ago. Do you see the same act more than once a year?: Generally, the touring acts don't reach my neck of the woods (Atlanta) more than once a year. But once a year is a good schedule for my favorites. What's the most you'll pay for a ticket? Cover charge?: I paid $40 to see The Pogues this spring, but that was a rare event. Generally, if it's over $20, it had better be someone I really like and know they'll put on a good show. Do you buy merchandise at live events?: Mostly CDs, occasionally T-shirts What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs?: $15 for a CD, $20 for a shirt. Lately, some acts have been charging $10 for a CD, which I loooove. Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show?: My favorite venue, Eddie's Attic, has a strict policy against talking or getting rowdy while a performer is singing. It doesn't detract from the artist/listener relationship, and it doesn't annoy my by having some idiots talking about their day while someone I paid good money to see is trying to perform. Why even go to the show if you won't listen to the music anyway? How often do you go shows/concerts?: About once a month or every other month. Unfortunately, most of the great venues near me are 30+ miles away, and gas shortages/prices may cut into that schedule.

Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well?: I wouldn’t call my tastes “mainstream”, but they’re not local.

Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues?: Give me a small bar any day of the week. I think the last arena concert I attended was Garth Brooks about 10 years ago.

Do you see the same act more than once a year?: Generally, the touring acts don’t reach my neck of the woods (Atlanta) more than once a year. But once a year is a good schedule for my favorites.

What’s the most you’ll pay for a ticket? Cover charge?: I paid $40 to see The Pogues this spring, but that was a rare event. Generally, if it’s over $20, it had better be someone I really like and know they’ll put on a good show.

Do you buy merchandise at live events?: Mostly CDs, occasionally T-shirts

What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs?: $15 for a CD, $20 for a shirt. Lately, some acts have been charging $10 for a CD, which I loooove.

Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show?: My favorite venue, Eddie’s Attic, has a strict policy against talking or getting rowdy while a performer is singing. It doesn’t detract from the artist/listener relationship, and it doesn’t annoy my by having some idiots talking about their day while someone I paid good money to see is trying to perform. Why even go to the show if you won’t listen to the music anyway?

]]> By: Linda Banks http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96848 Linda Banks Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:17:50 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96848 I go see Willie as often as I can. I never miss his Picnic, and then usually end up seeing him about 15 times a year; some of those might be a 2 or 3 day run at a venue, like the BackYard in Austin. I just got back from Farm Aid, and I have to say I will never miss one of those again. Great music, great cause. Neil ended his set with, 'A Day in the Life,' and tore off the strings at the end for lots of feedback; very dramatic, Neil singing the Beatles. Willie joined Kenny Chesney on stage and sang, 'Ten with a Two," which was great. Jerry Lee Lewis was wild as usual, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, the Pretenders, Moe, and more-- lots of music for the $109.00 ticket. I go to see local artists, too. Friends who like music turn me on to local groups, and I try to see them when I can. Boulder has lots of small, medium size venues, and lots of summer music fests (Rocky Grass, Folk Fest) that I try to go at least one day. I'm not a big camper at the shows anymore. And Red Rocks is here, best amphitheater anywhere, in my opinion, and I love to see music there. It's so nice to pay 10, 20 dollars to see someone at a smaller venue, but I guess the most expensive show I have seen is $250 to see Paul McCartney, and I think Neil Young's show was pretty expensive too this summer. That was a gift from someone. I have paid a lot for front row seats at a Willie show, from a scalper or broker, just because I like those seats. I try to hear live music a few times a month. It's for my mental health; that's how I justify it. I go to different venues. Smaller the better, of course, but if I want to see some artists, I have to go to stadium shows if I like it or not. I don't buy any merchandise. There are so many artists I like to see, that I save all the money I can. I still spend too much on concerts, but I can't stop myself. As some shows, Willie sells usb wristbands, with the show's music recorded on it. I usually tape all of WIllie's shows, but haven't so much now that I can get the recording, on www.willielive.com, or at the show. I think that would be a nice feature for all shows, to be able to go home with sound board recording of show you just saw. I go see Willie as often as I can. I never miss his Picnic, and then usually end up seeing him about 15 times a year; some of those might be a 2 or 3 day run at a venue, like the BackYard in Austin.

I just got back from Farm Aid, and I have to say I will never miss one of those again. Great music, great cause. Neil ended his set with, ‘A Day in the Life,’ and tore off the strings at the end for lots of feedback; very dramatic, Neil singing the Beatles. Willie joined Kenny Chesney on stage and sang, ‘Ten with a Two,” which was great. Jerry Lee Lewis was wild as usual, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, the Pretenders, Moe, and more– lots of music for the $109.00 ticket.

I go to see local artists, too. Friends who like music turn me on to local groups, and I try to see them when I can. Boulder has lots of small, medium size venues, and lots of summer music fests (Rocky Grass, Folk Fest) that I try to go at least one day. I’m not a big camper at the shows anymore. And Red Rocks is here, best amphitheater anywhere, in my opinion, and I love to see music there.

It’s so nice to pay 10, 20 dollars to see someone at a smaller venue, but I guess the most expensive show I have seen is $250 to see Paul McCartney, and I think Neil Young’s show was pretty expensive too this summer. That was a gift from someone. I have paid a lot for front row seats at a Willie show, from a scalper or broker, just because I like those seats.

I try to hear live music a few times a month. It’s for my mental health; that’s how I justify it. I go to different venues. Smaller the better, of course, but if I want to see some artists, I have to go to stadium shows if I like it or not.

I don’t buy any merchandise. There are so many artists I like to see, that I save all the money I can. I still spend too much on concerts, but I can’t stop myself.

As some shows, Willie sells usb wristbands, with the show’s music recorded on it. I usually tape all of WIllie’s shows, but haven’t so much now that I can get the recording, on http://www.willielive.com, or at the show. I think that would be a nice feature for all shows, to be able to go home with sound board recording of show you just saw.

]]> By: Shay http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96819 Shay Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:49:13 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96819 * How often do you go shows/concerts? As often as I can. I work a lot but usually about one show every other weeks. Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well? Both! If they are good who cares? I just want to hear some good shit, I don't care if you're famous. * Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues? Definitely the smaller the better. I stop attending Festivals all together because they're too expensive and the sound blows. Too crowded too. * Do you see the same act more than once a year? Absolutely, if they're good! * What's the most you'll pay for a ticket? Cover charge? Ticket would be $60 but only if it's a GREAT act in a GREAT venue * Do you buy merchandise at live events? If it looks cool. * What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs? Shirts? No more than $25. CD's? $9.99 * Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show? There should be more non-smoking venues. Also, the people working the door/venue should be cool and not be jerks to the people PAYING to attend a show in their venue. Shows should begin on time and there should never be more than 20 minutes between bands. If it's a local, small club then that time should be reduced to 10 minutes. Also, music being played between acts should in some way go along with whatever band is playing that night. I went to see STP a few weeks ago and bluegrass was being played beforehand! It was weird. * How often do you go shows/concerts?
As often as I can. I work a lot but usually about one show every other weeks.

Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well?

Both! If they are good who cares? I just want to hear some good shit, I don’t care if you’re famous.

* Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues?

Definitely the smaller the better. I stop attending Festivals all together because they’re too expensive and the sound blows. Too crowded too.

* Do you see the same act more than once a year?
Absolutely, if they’re good!

* What’s the most you’ll pay for a ticket? Cover charge?
Ticket would be $60 but only if it’s a GREAT act in a GREAT venue

* Do you buy merchandise at live events?
If it looks cool.

* What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs?
Shirts? No more than $25. CD’s? $9.99

* Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show?

There should be more non-smoking venues. Also, the people working the door/venue should be cool and not be jerks to the people PAYING to attend a show in their venue. Shows should begin on time and there should never be more than 20 minutes between bands. If it’s a local, small club then that time should be reduced to 10 minutes. Also, music being played between acts should in some way go along with whatever band is playing that night. I went to see STP a few weeks ago and bluegrass was being played beforehand! It was weird.

]]> By: Pierce http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96797 Pierce Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:31:04 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96797 I see a huge mix of shows. In the summertime, I go home to Raleigh, where they have what is called a "Megaticket" to mainstream shows. So, I've had megatickets for about 6 years, and the same few artists come every year: Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw (sometimes), Alan Jackson (sometimes). The megaticket ends up being about $120 for 6 mainstream shows... 20 bucks a pop is pretty good. That being said, I'm not a huge fan of Chesney, Rascal Flatts, etc. but it's more of a party atmosphere that I do with my friends every year. On the other hand, I like seeing local acts here in Nashville. Also don't mind paying $15-$20 for acts like Shooter Jennings, Randy Rogers, Chris Knight, etc. The only artist I would pay BIG money to see is George Strait. I see a huge mix of shows. In the summertime, I go home to Raleigh, where they have what is called a “Megaticket” to mainstream shows. So, I’ve had megatickets for about 6 years, and the same few artists come every year: Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw (sometimes), Alan Jackson (sometimes). The megaticket ends up being about $120 for 6 mainstream shows… 20 bucks a pop is pretty good. That being said, I’m not a huge fan of Chesney, Rascal Flatts, etc. but it’s more of a party atmosphere that I do with my friends every year.

On the other hand, I like seeing local acts here in Nashville. Also don’t mind paying $15-$20 for acts like Shooter Jennings, Randy Rogers, Chris Knight, etc.

The only artist I would pay BIG money to see is George Strait.

]]> By: Brroy http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96793 Brroy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:55:24 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96793 * How often do you go shows/concerts? 2-3 times a year * Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well? Mostly mainstream. * Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues? Smaller settings like local festivals, casino shows, 6,000-10,000 venues. * Do you see the same act more than once a year? I have in the past. * What's the most you'll pay for a ticket? Depends on who it is. * Do you buy merchandise at live events? My wife does. * What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs? shirts, $15-$20, cds $10-$15 * Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show? An easier way for Joe Sixpack to get decent tickets. * How often do you go shows/concerts? 2-3 times a year

* Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well? Mostly mainstream.

* Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues? Smaller settings like local festivals, casino shows, 6,000-10,000 venues.

* Do you see the same act more than once a year? I have in the past.

* What’s the most you’ll pay for a ticket? Depends on who
it is.

* Do you buy merchandise at live events? My wife does.

* What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs? shirts, $15-$20, cds $10-$15

* Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show? An easier way for Joe Sixpack to get decent tickets.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96778 Ryan Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:27:46 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96778 <b>How often do you go shows/concerts?</b> About 4-6 per month. On average. <b>Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well?</b> Quite the opposite. Mainly support local acts and see the big shows on occasion. <b>Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues?</b> Def. the smaller venues <b>Do you see the same act more than once a year?</b> Sometimes the same acts more than once a month. <b>What's the most you'll pay for a ticket? Cover charge?</b> Once I decide to go.. I'll pretty much pay anything <b>Do you buy merchandise at live events?</b> Yes <b>What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs?</b> Shirts - $20 and CD's $10 <b>Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show?</b> Having events oversold is horrible... I hate shoulder to shoulder with no place to escape. Also having competent sound guys would be a huge plus. How often do you go shows/concerts?
About 4-6 per month. On average.

Do you only go see mainstream acts or do you support local musicians as well?
Quite the opposite. Mainly support local acts and see the big shows on occasion.

Do you prefer large stadium tours or smaller, more intimate venues?
Def. the smaller venues

Do you see the same act more than once a year?
Sometimes the same acts more than once a month.

What’s the most you’ll pay for a ticket? Cover charge?
Once I decide to go.. I’ll pretty much pay anything

Do you buy merchandise at live events?
Yes

What do you think is a fair price for shirts and CDs?
Shirts – $20 and CD’s $10

Is there anything you think would improve the experience of attending a live show?
Having events oversold is horrible… I hate shoulder to shoulder with no place to escape. Also having competent sound guys would be a huge plus.

]]> By: David Nisbet, Scotland http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96764 David Nisbet, Scotland Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:10:29 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/your-take-how-often-do-you-attend-concerts/#comment-96764 Well I only started going to concerts 3 years ago and it started out very sporadic with 1 in 2005, 2 in 2006, 10 in 2007 and another 10 this year. Four out of the ten concerts I went to this year featured artists from this country (Scotland), but the rest were American. Will be going to see a Folk/Pop artist from the town next to me in December though. I don't mind larger venues but smaller places are definately better. The only time i'd say a larger venue was better was when you see Dolly, because the atmosphere is just fantastic. Smaller places give you a better chance of getting to meet the artist though. Last year I saw Jace Everett twice, but the first time he was the "surprise" opening act for Julie Roberts. The second time was great because it was a REALLY small place, maybe 50 people were there and we got front row and got to meet him after - plus he noticed my Willie t-shirt at some point and decided to play Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain. The most i've payed for a ticket is £65 to see Dolly (and i've seen her twice now). There's few artists i'd be willing to pay that much to see but she is more than worth it. The least i've payed was £9 to see Jace Everett. I usually try to get a tshirt or a cd. Most of the t shirts i've bought have been between £10 & £20. The ones Dolly & Willie have are really good quality. CDs, it depends on the venue. Some places charge £20 for a single disc, others under £10. Only thing I could think of to improve the concert experience is a better chance of meeting the artist. Some places need to be better organised when an artist does actually take the time to come out and meet fans, as some fans can be really arrogrant and rude, pushing and shoving you out of the way. This goes for the merchandise stands as well! Well I only started going to concerts 3 years ago and it started out very sporadic with 1 in 2005, 2 in 2006, 10 in 2007 and another 10 this year.
Four out of the ten concerts I went to this year featured artists from this country (Scotland), but the rest were American. Will be going to see a Folk/Pop artist from the town next to me in December though.
I don’t mind larger venues but smaller places are definately better. The only time i’d say a larger venue was better was when you see Dolly, because the atmosphere is just fantastic. Smaller places give you a better chance of getting to meet the artist though.
Last year I saw Jace Everett twice, but the first time he was the “surprise” opening act for Julie Roberts. The second time was great because it was a REALLY small place, maybe 50 people were there and we got front row and got to meet him after – plus he noticed my Willie t-shirt at some point and decided to play Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain.
The most i’ve payed for a ticket is £65 to see Dolly (and i’ve seen her twice now). There’s few artists i’d be willing to pay that much to see but she is more than worth it. The least i’ve payed was £9 to see Jace Everett.
I usually try to get a tshirt or a cd.
Most of the t shirts i’ve bought have been between £10 & £20. The ones Dolly & Willie have are really good quality. CDs, it depends on the venue. Some places charge £20 for a single disc, others under £10.
Only thing I could think of to improve the concert experience is a better chance of meeting the artist. Some places need to be better organised when an artist does actually take the time to come out and meet fans, as some fans can be really arrogrant and rude, pushing and shoving you out of the way. This goes for the merchandise stands as well!

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