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Old 10-12-2013, 09:03 AM
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What do you call a band which has none of the original members present? A tribute band!
Seriously, The Four Freshmen? They haven't had an original member in so long that they should be required to change the name (The Four Octogenarians?)

Many of the oldies group stopped playing because most or all of their members died. The few that are going strong (Like The Association, The Go-Gos, Joan Jett, and Air Supply) can command hefty fees. And they are in *big* demand during summer and fall.

Of course, EPCOT also has music during Flower and Garden (Spring) and Food & Wine (Fall) - for the cost of a park admission you also get concerts (last week we saw Air Supply, The Go-Gos, and Starship). Florida season annual passes aren't that expensive and if you go more often (like with grandkids or visiting friends), unrestricted passes aren't *that* expensive.

Building a large concert venue (and keeping it operating) costs a lot more than I have in my bank account. Savannah and Church on the Square work because ticket prices are moderate (remember the upset folks over the cost of Willie Nelson Tickets?) Even with 100,000 plus residents, it would take a lot of money to keep a 5,000 seat venue open.

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