Comments on: Hors d’Oeuvres: $100 Dead and ABB Tickets

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:02:54 +0000

Bob Weir once said that it takes the band, the crew and the fans to make these experiences work…well only 2 of 3 will be be there this year because only the band and the crew can afford to be there…and thus, the experience will not HAPPEN! I have a choice; pay my rent and bills in order to keep living, or see the Dead fumble their way through a concert (I was there at PSU for Change Rocks)….the ideals set forth by the Grateful Dead are NO MORE and this band should be ashamed of itself!

By: Jon in New York

Jon in New York — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:18:54 +0000

Beyond the prices, did anyone else just have a hellish time getting tickets today? The site was slow as could be and crashed on me several times. And after all that, I found tickets were still available hours later!

As for the ticket prices, I’m of mixed opinion. I mean, higher prices do cut into the scalpers’ profits. The only way to keep the prices down are to play a lot more shows, to cut demand, and I’m not sure the boys still have that in them.

By: nazz nomad

nazz nomad — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:15:04 +0000

the $50 seats are all behind stage. enjoy looking at Bobby’s bald spot.

By: Kevin D in Albany

Kevin D in Albany — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:46:18 +0000

I too was a little taken aback by the prices, but then I considered this: when I first saw GD in the fall of 81 my ticket was $8.50. 14 years later, in 1995, the ticket for my last Garcia-era show at the Knick here in Albany was $30, a 300% + increase. Fast forward another 14 years to today. If I want “good seats” I’ll need to shell out $100 for the privilege- at a 300% + increase in price- or take the $50 tickets. For good or for ill, I think this is just the state of arena concerts today, and that this tour is pretty much a one-off. so some folks will feel ok paying the hefty price and others won’t. I’ll leave it to others to decide if it’s just another rock band money grab a la the Police, the Eagles, etc. Regardless, I’m with Scott B above. I’ll take my $50 seat, hopefully with a decent view, and will be happy with it. At least they offered the cheaper seats, you know? I don’t need to see any of those guys up close, and I know it’ll sound great. I’m happy to see the boys and their hired guns one more time.

By: J

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:59:38 +0000

yeah- i hate phish, but i gotta give it to em on this one- the most the dead ever cost with Jerry was $25 and that was a lot…i know its years later but this is pathetic- expect all those fat old rich assholes at MSG sitting down to hear bob weird sing us blues and fart up the place.

By: Scott Bernstein

Scott Bernstein — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:51:38 +0000

I just want a $50 ticket with a decent view. Is that too much to ask for a band called The dead that doesn’t include Jerry Garcia?

By: nazz nomad

nazz nomad — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:10:23 +0000

Not to laud Phish in any way, shape or form; but it is interesting how Phish is charging a helluva lot less for thier tour!

One sure thing, all the “miracle” seekers will be able to get cheap tix the the lots at the arena’s for the Dead!

By: L

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:34:42 +0000

wave that cash, wave it wide and high,
yourrr cash hassss, come and gone- my oh my

By: Oliver

Oliver — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:12:12 +0000

DaveO, more like “Steal your face right off your head.”

By: DS

DS — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:43:35 +0000

Jerry would have never approved of this…a tad disgusted to say the least…

DS
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