Top tours

[DGDevin]

How many of these shows would you pay to see? I see two, at most three.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Top-20-Concert-Tours-from-Pollstar-2338100.php

Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Associated Press,
Published 01:35 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city
and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The
previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data
provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue
managers.

TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS

1. (New) "Cirque du Soleil - Michael Jackson: The Immortal"; $1,952,236;
$113.87.

2. (1) Taylor Swift; $1,402,433; $69.22.

3. (2) Sade; $1,063,114; $83.06.

4. (3) Marc Anthony; $961,805; $84.29.

5. (4) Enrique Iglesias; $806,680; $69.00.

6. (6) Foo Fighters; $644,932; $48.23.

7. (5) Journey; $641,674; $56.13.

8. (9) Keith Urban; $551,038; $60.56.

9. (8) Jason Aldean; $519,614; $34.26.

10. (10) Katy Perry; $509,146; $43.23.

11. (13) Def Leppard / Heart; $477,152; $57.10.

12. (11) "American Idols Live"; $470,045; $56.39.

13. (14) Train / Maroon 5; $423,996; $41.46.

14. (New) Santana; $422,698; $70.24.

15. (16) Tiesto; $267,138; $44.65.

16. (17) Jeff Dunham; $235,817; $45.71.

17. (18) "So You Think You Can Dance"; $206,626; $53.92.

18. (19) Widespread Panic; $172,259; $37.83.

19. (New) Ray LaMontagne; $164,002; $48.20.

20. (New) Alison Krauss + Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas; $160,476;
$56.86.

[Sherry in Vermont]

None.

Sherry in Vermont

[Andrew]

On Dec 1, 11:59 am, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> How many of these shows would you pay to see?  I see two, at most three.
>

> http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Top-20-Concert-Tours-from-Po...

Panic for $40. Sure. That's it though. I wouldn't mind seeing Alison
Krauss, but not in a million years for $60.

[3jane.]

On Dec 1, 2:59 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>
> 20. (New) Alison Krauss + Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas; $160,476;
> $56.86.

I saw this one ^^ and it was great, at a completely sold out Wolf
Trap. The rest of the list is a documentqation of the decline of
western civilization. Interesting that all those people would pay
$114 to not see Michael Jackson, when I actually saw him I think it
cost about $17.50.

[Jim McVey]

In article <jb8mb1$5ga$1...@dont-email.me>,

Foo Fighters are worth every penny. They never fail to put on a hell
of a show.

I'm surprised people are willing to pay an average of $56 to see a Perry-less
Journey.


Jim

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[Ray O'Hara]

"DGDevin" <dgd...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:jb8mb1$5ga$1...@dont-email.me...

the two I've paid to see in the past Santana and Alison Krauss and Union
Station featuring the brilliant Jerry Douglas.

[Ray O'Hara]

"Andrew" <amur...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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$60 is very reasonable these days. the Allman Bros just played Boston and
the tix went from a LOW of $65 to a high of $175.

[Ray O'Hara]

"Jim McVey" <jmc...@panix.com> wrote in message
news:jb8sam$kij$1...@reader1.panix.com...

I'm amazed anybody ever paid to see them at all Perry or not.

[James Pablos]

On Dec 1, 4:41 pm, jmc...@panix.com (Jim McVey) wrote:

> Foo Fighters are worth every penny. They never fail to put on a hell
> of a show.

album of the year, fer sure....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9VpHWPlvkg&feature=related

[DGDevin]

"Sherry in Vermont" <sher...@together.net> wrote in message
news:2011120115191363071-sherry13@togethernet...

> None.
>
> Sherry in Vermont

I'd go for 18 and 20, and maybe 14 if I didn't have to drive far and was
offered really good seats.

[DGDevin]

"Ray O'Hara" <raymon...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:jb8t4g$lc2$1...@dont-email.me...

>> Panic for $40. Sure. That's it though. I wouldn't mind seeing Alison
>> Krauss, but not in a million years for $60
>
> ============================================================
>
>
>> $60 is very reasonable these days. the Allman Bros just played Boston
>> and the tix went from a LOW of $65 to a high of $175.

Indeed, $60 is quite a moderate ticket price these days. It's as if some
folks stopped going to concerts in the late 80s and only recently discovered
what it now costs to see a big-name act.

[DGDevin]

"Jim McVey" <jmc...@panix.com> wrote in message
news:jb8sam$kij$1...@reader1.panix.com...

> Foo Fighters are worth every penny. They never fail to put on a hell
> of a show.

I believe you, but it still helps to be into a band to really enjoy them
live. I have one or two of their albums but couldn't name a single song.

> I'm surprised people are willing to pay an average of $56 to see a
> Perry-less
> Journey.

These would be the folks who get sloshed by the time the warmup act is done
and stand there singing along in a drunken bellow and yelling the names of
their favorite songs as if the band will change the setlist at their
request--they might not even know Mr. Perry is not onstage.

[Andrew]

On Dec 1, 2:49 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> "Ray O'Hara" <raymond-oh...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

I go to concerts all the time, probably at least a show a week. I just
wouldn't pay $60 to see Alison Krauss.

[sweetbac]

I saw Jason Aldean and the mighty Train/Maroon 5.
Wanna see my ticket stub?

[Leib Meadvin]

On Dec 1, 2:59 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:

> How many of these shows would you pay to see?  I see two, at most three.
>

> http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Top-20-Concert-Tours-from-Po...

I've seen Tiesto. Good Stuff
I don't know the songs but I like the groove

[Edwin Hurwitz]

In article <jb8t4g$lc2$1...@dont-email.me>,

"Ray O'Hara" <raymon...@hotmail.com> wrote:
======================================================
>
>
> $60 is very reasonable these days. the Allman Bros just played Boston and
> the tix went from a LOW of $65 to a high of $175.

Yikes! The last time I saw the Bros in Beantown I paid $8.50. Edgar
Winter opened up.

Edwin

[marcman]

On Dec 1, 2:59 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:

> How many of these shows would you pay to see?  I see two, at most three.
>

> http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Top-20-Concert-Tours-from-Po...

>
> Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar
> The Associated Press,
> Published 01:35 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011
> The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city
> and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The
> previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data
> provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue
> managers.
>
> TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS
>
> 1. (New) "Cirque du Soleil - Michael Jackson: The Immortal"; $1,952,236;
> $113.87.

Was dragged there by my wife and kid. It wasn't bad. Hundreds of other
things I'd rather spend the money on . . .

>
> 2. (1) Taylor Swift; $1,402,433; $69.22.
>
> 3. (2) Sade; $1,063,114; $83.06.
>
> 4. (3) Marc Anthony; $961,805; $84.29.
>
> 5. (4) Enrique Iglesias; $806,680; $69.00.
>
> 6. (6) Foo Fighters; $644,932; $48.23.
>
> 7. (5) Journey; $641,674; $56.13.
>
> 8. (9) Keith Urban; $551,038; $60.56.
>
> 9. (8) Jason Aldean; $519,614; $34.26.
>
> 10. (10) Katy Perry; $509,146; $43.23.
>
> 11. (13) Def Leppard / Heart; $477,152; $57.10.
>
> 12. (11) "American Idols Live"; $470,045; $56.39.
>
> 13. (14) Train / Maroon 5; $423,996; $41.46.
>
> 14. (New) Santana; $422,698; $70.24.

Yes. I'd pay to see Carlos.

>
> 15. (16) Tiesto; $267,138; $44.65.
>
> 16. (17) Jeff Dunham; $235,817; $45.71.
>
> 17. (18) "So You Think You Can Dance"; $206,626; $53.92.
>
> 18. (19) Widespread Panic; $172,259; $37.83.

Probably. Did it before would likely do it again.

[Randy G]

On Dec 1, 2:59 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:

> How many of these shows would you pay to see?  I see two, at most three.

If I can't get suite tickets, I'm not paying for them. WSP is coming
to Charlotte on 12/31 - I wonder how many in my office will try to
score some. Free food, free booze and a bathroom 23 steps away, i'm
spoiled as hell. Only one I would pay for is Sade. I was out of town
when she was around.

[Randy G]

On Dec 1, 4:41 pm, jmc...@panix.com (Jim McVey) wrote:
>

> I'm surprised people are willing to pay an average of $56 to see a Perry-less
> Journey.
>
> Jim

*Gasp* The next thing you'll tell us is you're surprised someone would
pay $80 to see the Dead without Jerry!

[sweetbac]

"Ray O'Hara" <raymon...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

> $60 is very reasonable these days. the Allman Bros just played Boston and
> the tix went from a LOW of $65 to a high of $175.

I just bought a ticket for Moe. at a small club in SF ( Independent)
$30....bought it at the box office, so no fee...I can live with that.
Anything over $60 for a rock concert makes me think twice.

[frndthdevl]

On Dec 1, 6:18 pm, "sweetbac" <sweet...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "Ray O'Hara" <raymond-oh...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

Moe is so 10 years ago

[marcman]

On Dec 1, 9:18 pm, "sweetbac" <sweet...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "Ray O'Hara" <raymond-oh...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

> > $60 is very reasonable these days.  the Allman Bros just played Boston and
> > the tix went from a LOW of $65 to a high of $175.
>
> I just bought a ticket for Moe.

Takin' the grand kids, Sweets?

[Neil X.]

On Dec 1, 5:45 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> "Sherry in Vermont" <sherr...@together.net> wrote in messagenews:2011120115191363071-sherry13@togethernet...

>
> > None.
>
> > Sherry in Vermont
>
> I'd go for 18 and 20, and maybe 14 if I didn't have to drive far and was
> offered really good seats.

Damn, you're tough. I'd enjoy the Foo Fighters, Cirque de Soleil,
Santana, WSP, Alison Krauss and Ray LaMontagne.

But Jeezus Keerist, Jeff Dunham has a multimillion dollar tour going
on??? Clearly a sign that 12/21 really is the end of the world.

Peace,
Neil X.

[Neil X.]

> Sweetbac wrote:
>
> I just bought a ticket for Moe. at a small club in SF  ( Independent)
> $30....bought it at the box office, so no fee...I can live with that.
> Anything over $60 for a rock concert makes me think twice.

You are dead to me. Motherfucking MOE????? You might as well tell me
that you're going on tour to see Foster the People. That Al Schnier
guy is one man advertisment for the idea of burning every guitar on
the planet.

Peace,
Neil X.

[bzl...@aaool.com]

On Thu, 1 Dec 2011 19:37:29 -0800 (PST), "Neil X." <nei...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>On Dec 1, 5:45 pm, "DGDevin" <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>> "Sherry in Vermont" <sherr...@together.net> wrote in messagenews:2011120115191363071-sherry13@togethernet...
>>
>> > None.
>>
>> > Sherry in Vermont
>>
>> I'd go for 18 and 20, and maybe 14 if I didn't have to drive far and was
>> offered really good seats.
>
>
>
>
>Damn, you're tough. I'd enjoy the Foo Fighters, Cirque de Soleil,

>Santana, WSP, Alison Krauss and Ray LaMontagne.+

My list, too. I had tickets to see the Foos in DC, but conflicted
with Furthur in AC so I sold them. Next time...

Last time Carlos was around here, summer before last, he was
fantastic.

I'd go see Keith Urban if I got good free seats, just to see if he can
play guitar as well as I've heard.

[Edwin Hurwitz]

In article
<8bedcb9b-a2d1-430c...@r28g2000yqj.googlegroups.com>,

Sweets reproduced?!

[bmo...@nyx.net]

YMMV. Moe. is one of the few bands I make sure to see whenever they
come around.

Which day you going, Sweets - Thursday or Friday?

[Andrew]

Eliminate the word "few" and I'm right there with ya...

[sweetbac]

"Professor X." <nei...@yahoo.com> Ranted in message

> You are dead to me. Motherfucking MOE?????

> Peace,
> Neil X.

Oh my GOODness...this coming from a cat...
an older cat, mind ya....that has glow sticks and
a G'damn hula-hoop in the trunk of his car...following
Phish around the northeast corridor....him and that kid
from Nantucket...what WAS his name again?...
Dont matter none...what DOES matter is that I've failed
this dude X...all of my mentoring for naught...it's almost
like all the pints he's bought me at Toronado ( i'm a cheap date!)
dint make a dent on his melon...nah, it started innocently enough
...a String Cheese show here...a Tray Antipasto gig there...
the next thing I know, he's booking flights and hotel rooms
following Phish around...by day, a respected scientist in his
field...at night?...at night he's wandering parking lots in Cleveland
wearing a skirt and holding his finger in the air...aint THAT a bitch.
Nah...DONT judge me on one "jamband" concert...it's 4 blocks
from the crib...a friday nite...and i fully intend to shake my money
maker to all the noodles Al wants to dish out...
I weep for you, X.
In Shallah!

[Neil X.]

> Sweets wrote:
>
> ...a String Cheese show here...


You got that right. I'm going to see SCI tomorrow at the Orpheum
downtown. Schewet.


> a Tray Antipasto gig there...


Probably won't get to see any of the New Years run in NYC. Alas.

> DONT judge me on one "jamband" concert...

Please. You lie down in the trash, people might mention you smell.

> it's 4 blocks from the crib..

But you won't walk the extra two blocks to see Claypool on NYE. Stop
shuckin' me here. .moe is the Hanson of the jamband scene. I'd
rather see the Wombat.

> I weep for you, X.

At least I won't be wasting my time listening to Al Schnier.

Peace,
Neil X.

[Mike Healy]

On Dec 1, 1:41 pm, jmc...@panix.com (Jim McVey) wrote:
> In article <jb8mb1$5g...@dont-email.me>,

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> DGDevin <dgde...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> >How many of these shows would you pay to see?  I see two, at most three.
>

> >http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Top-20-Concert-Tours-from-Po...
>
> >Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar
> >The Associated Press,
> >Published 01:35 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011
> >The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city
> >and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The
> >previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data
> >provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue
> >managers.
>
> >TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS
>
> >1. (New) "Cirque du Soleil - Michael Jackson: The Immortal"; $1,952,236;
> >$113.87.
>

> >2. (1) Taylor Swift; $1,402,433; $69.22.
>
> >3. (2) Sade; $1,063,114; $83.06.
>
> >4. (3) Marc Anthony; $961,805; $84.29.
>
> >5. (4) Enrique Iglesias; $806,680; $69.00.
>
> >6. (6) Foo Fighters; $644,932; $48.23.
>
> >7. (5) Journey; $641,674; $56.13.
>
> >8. (9) Keith Urban; $551,038; $60.56.
>
> >9. (8) Jason Aldean; $519,614; $34.26.
>
> >10. (10) Katy Perry; $509,146; $43.23.
>
> >11. (13) Def Leppard / Heart; $477,152; $57.10.
>
> >12. (11) "American Idols Live"; $470,045; $56.39.
>
> >13. (14) Train / Maroon 5; $423,996; $41.46.
>
> >14. (New) Santana; $422,698; $70.24.
>

> >15. (16) Tiesto; $267,138; $44.65.
>
> >16. (17) Jeff Dunham; $235,817; $45.71.
>
> >17. (18) "So You Think You Can Dance"; $206,626; $53.92.
>
> >18. (19) Widespread Panic; $172,259; $37.83.
>

> >19. (New) Ray LaMontagne; $164,002; $48.20.
>
> >20. (New) Alison Krauss + Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas; $160,476;
> >$56.86.
>

> Foo Fighters are worth every penny. They never fail to put on a hell
> of a show.
>

> I'm surprised people are willing to pay an average of $56 to see a Perry-less
> Journey.
>
> Jim
>

> --
> *********************************************************
> Jim McVey
> jmc...@panix.com
> *********************************************************

I saw them on Palladia, the kid sounds just like Perry, but it looks
weird ...

Mike

[bmo...@nyx.net]

On Dec 3, 7:38 pm, "Neil X." <nei...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Sweets wrote:
>
> > ...a String Cheese show here...
>
> You got that right.  I'm going to see SCI tomorrow at the Orpheum
> downtown.  Schewet.
>
> > a Tray Antipasto gig there...
>
> Probably won't get to see any of the New Years run in NYC.  Alas.
>
> > DONT judge me on one "jamband" concert...
>
> Please.  You lie down in the trash, people might mention you smell.
>
> > it's 4 blocks from the crib..
>
> But you won't walk the extra two blocks to see Claypool on NYE.

Not to be picky, but if he's 4 blocks from the Independent it would
hard to also be 6 blocks from GAMH.

[the felonious kidd]

Foster the who? Never heard of 'em. I have heard of the Hello People,
even saw 'em in concert once. Now wasn't that fun?!? I never paid no
$60 for the ticket neither.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2MiODsMY30&feature=related

[the felonious kidd]

Ten years ago??? Time warp. Moe was happening back when I was still
going to Street Scene.