Air Supply

[Bosoxfan]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot

[Babubhat]

Too many people with excess funds and too little time left

[retiredguy123]

I have no interest in seeing any of them. But, if I had to, I would pay a lot more than that to not need to go to Plant City or Epcot.

[coralway]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot






Those prices ae not unreasonable - but, the only show I would pay to see is a guy named McCartney.

[Bogie Shooter]

Time, distance, crowds, traffic.

[Stu from NYC]

If they were 30-40 years younger and can sing as they did than would consider going

[Garywt]

I don’t want to get old so I will not stop playing.

[GOLFER54]

I believe these prices are too steep.

[Jdburns11]

Seems high to me, but I’m a bit new…. Only thought I had was these venues are probably not huge in capacity vs. others and given the demand with over 100,000 during winter I believe - probably not hard to get the number that can and will pay those amounts. It’s probably not me however.

Respectfully, DB

[BlueStarAirlines]

Convenience.

[vinricci]

I would see any of them if they perform at Savannah center but not at the Sharon. It’s acoustics are so poor that sounds are distorted. Last time Air Supply was here, the performers had to keep adjusting their microphones to compensate.

[Luggage]

so the question really is, are you getting value for your money. Or do you think the prices are just inflated, you have to really consider that most bands travel with a large Entourage and there are heavy costs whether it's a small venue or not, or one of you the people that believe there is no such thing as inflation and bread still cost 10 cents for each loaf

[golfing eagles]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot

Because they have the option of not going????

[Laker14]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot

Same reasons that explain why some people fly first class, and I fly Allegiant. Or, why some people pay hundreds of dollars for a bottle of wine, and I pay $20. Or why some people drive a Lexus, and I drive a Toyota.
I don't see a mystery here.

[Dantes]

I agree it’s crazy.they are only name only bands Most of the original members are dead

[Dana1963]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot
I remember seeing Paul Anka on Dick Clark’s American Band Stand. I have seen all the others in Concert years ago NO IM NOT PAYING THOSE PRICES.
Hope everyone going has a great time

[Petersweeney]

Was in NY recently and paid 30 bucks to see a dozen littlenecks disappear right in front of me…..

[B-flat]

I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in since BosoxFan the original poster is from my neck of the woods. I'm a fan of jazz and for about $70 for 2 people we could go to Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston. It's a small venue and you'd be sitting close to the musician(s). Want dinner thrown in it would be $190. I'll save my money for our next trip north. We all have different musical tastes none of the artists coming here interest me. Different strokes for different folks.

[Andyb]

Inflation

[sail33or]

I am guessing the ticket price is based on simple math. The performer requires a guaranteed minimum, and the Sharon or Savanna are small venues (low number of people). This is why there are sometimes two showtimes on the same day.

I think it is okay to have "options" here. People right now are paying $350,000 or more extra for the same house as a year ago. You can see many high cost shows for $350K.

[Laker14]

Was in NY recently and paid 30 bucks to see a dozen littlenecks disappear right in front of me…..

not too much to pay for a good magic show.

[spjvette]

Same reasons that explain why some people fly first class, and I fly Allegiant. Or, why some people pay hundreds of dollars for a bottle of wine, and I pay $20. Or why some people drive a Lexus, and I drive a Toyota.
I don't see a mystery here.
Lexus/ Toyota same car.

[UpNorth]

Never been to The Sharon. Still waiting for some act that would appeal to me so I can get my first experience at that venue. Nothing since it opened.

[Samfl]

We have been burnt twice by the Fifth Dimension (really one dimension and she couldn’t sing) and Gary Puckett. Therefore we will only go to the tribute bands. Terrific entertainment in the squares for free. It’s a free country, how others spend their money is none of my business.

[Dana1963]

I am guessing the ticket price is based on simple math. The performer requires a guaranteed minimum, and the Sharon or Savanna are small venues (low number of people). This is why there are sometimes two showtimes on the same day.

I think it is okay to have "options" here. People right now are paying $350,000 or more extra for the same house as a year ago. You can see many high cost shows for $350K.
There’s a sucker born ever minute. Some people aren’t willing to say NO

[itsaly]

Exactly why I haven't been to a concert or musical in years. I'm way too cheap to pay those prices.

[golfing eagles]

There’s a sucker born ever minute. Some people aren’t willing to say NO

So if I pay $125 for a ticket to a show I want to see, then I'm a "sucker"????? In that case, considering what I spent on Valentine's Day 2 years ago for VIP seating and dinner to see Andrea Bocelli at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, I must be president of the suckers club:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

But, for anyone who doesn't want to pay the price that the market demands, there's free music at the squares.

[Michael G.]

It's you rich fat cats from the New England states that come down here and drive-up prices,
then complain about their taxes up there.

Hell Ya, come to Florida, land of cheap living.

They're also the same people that pay for overpriced services to the first people that come to their front door.

[JGVillages]

Those prices ae not unreasonable - but, the only show I would pay to see is a guy named McCartney.

Wings? Not for those prices.

[frank1975]

Not sure what price you're expecting. There right in line. I'm blinking and buying!!!!

[frank1975]

A SUCKER??????? Let me ask you what is a reasonable price to you to see The Beach Boys?????

[JMintzer]

It's you rich fat cats from the New England states that come down here and drive-up prices,
then complain about their taxes up there.

Hell Ya, come to Florida, land of cheap living.

They're also the same people that pay for overpriced services to the first people that come to their front door.

Jealousy is not an attractive trait...

[DAVES]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot

We tend to think of a fair price. That is not reality. If, people were not willing to pay those prices they would need to either cancel or lower the price. The performer does not get all that money. There is everything from lighting, security, ticket sellers, ushers,
attorneys, agents etc,etc,etc,etc

[DAVES]

It's you rich fat cats from the New England states that come down here and drive-up prices,
then complain about their taxes up there.

Hell Ya, come to Florida, land of cheap living.

They're also the same people that pay for overpriced services to the first people that come to their front door.

Priced are rising everywhere. Fat cats? Reality whatever you have there will be people with more. People demand more. Things like a venue to have a concert and then object to paying for it. Personally, I've been poor. Actually in a way, a good thing. I appreciate what I have. I am now very comfortable-whatever that means. It only took me 45 years of hard work and savings. My simple genius that I share with everyone. Each year you will be one year older or dead. Prices always go up. Except if we have a depression.

[mneumann02]

It's you rich fat cats from the New England states that come down here and drive-up prices,
then complain about their taxes up there.

Hell Ya, come to Florida, land of cheap living.

They're also the same people that pay for overpriced services to the first people that come to their front door.

Not true and mean spirited. Especially ironic coming from the football team quarterback fan who lied about his vaccinations and put others at risk.

[golfing eagles]

Not true and mean spirited. Especially ironic coming from the football team quarterback fan who lied about his vaccinations and put others at risk.

OK, we now have a winner in the "non-sequitur" of the day contest:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[macawlaw]

We have been burnt twice by the Fifth Dimension (really one dimension and she couldn’t sing) and Gary Puckett. Therefore we will only go to the tribute bands. Terrific entertainment in the squares for free. It’s a free country, how others spend their money is none of my business.

That's too bad. We have seen Gary Puckett twice (pre-Covid, but in the past 5-10 years). He had a good show and was in good voice both times. In fact, I was impressed with how well he has learned to adapt and not strain his vocal cords, as many older singers do.

We have also seen the Fifth Dimension. There was only one original member. They were were ok, but not great. They did sing on pitch.

I have seen tribute bands for Chicago and John Denver. Both were huge disappointments.

[PugMom]

We have been burnt twice by the Fifth Dimension (really one dimension and she couldn’t sing) and Gary Puckett. Therefore we will only go to the tribute bands. Terrific entertainment in the squares for free. It’s a free country, how others spend their money is none of my business.

we were @ that show, & they rocked! am very sorry you didn't enjoy it, i'd see them again. Laverna did an excellent job, imo

[djlnc]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot

Saw Herman's Hermits last night. Prices were $35 - $40. I never enjoyed a concert more! Peter Noone is a great showman, great sense of humor, still has a good voice and oozes personality. The audience loved him.

[nn0wheremann]

Air Supply $96 and up
The Beach Boys &85 and up
Paul Anka $125 and up
38 Special $75 and up

Just curious why people don't blink an eye at these prices? Paul Anka is 80 years old
You can see the Beach Boys at the Strawberry fest in Plant City in March for $35
Air Supply & 38 Special have both been on the stage at Epcot
Inflation. That $8 ticket you bought for a concert in 1969 would cost a little over $80 in today’s money. Of course, by the same reasoning, the ten bucks you spent on pizza and beer after the concert would set you back $100 in today’s money.

[MorTech]

Air Supply is great! Of course I won't admit that in public.
Smaller venues?

[DAVES]

Lexus/ Toyota same car.

I recall watching one of the investment shows many years ago. The guest was a higher up at Mercedes. Of course they typically get the questions before the show, it is not often a surprise question. The host said Mercedes is a fine car but why are they so much more expensive in the US than in the rest of the world. The reply was we discovered that Americans bought them for prestige and preferred that they cost more.
Aside-at that time you could buy a Mercedes in Europe pay to have it shipped to the US and save significant money.

[Michael G.]

Because they have the option of not going????

Yes, and heaven forbid if that option is taken away from us.

[Michael G.]

Too many people with excess funds and too little time left

Again, only for and you fat cats from the New Egland states that come down here with more $$$$ then God :clap2:

[Michael G.]

I recall watching one of the investment shows many years ago. The guest was a higher up at Mercedes. Of course they typically get the questions before the show, it is not often a surprise question. The host said Mercedes is a fine car but why are they so much more expensive in the US than in the rest of the world. The reply was we discovered that Americans bought them for prestige and preferred that they cost more.
Aside-at that time you could buy a Mercedes in Europe pay to have it shipped to the US and save significant money.

Same with Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes etc.
Read Comsumer Reports, or JD Power some time.
These cars are high priced junk,

[EdFNJ]

Those prices ae not unreasonable - but, the only show I would pay to see is a guy named McCartney. But at his age he sounds a LOT better on an album. :duck:

I don't get paying to see some of these really old performers. Paul Anka, Neil Diamond and a bunch of other. We saw Billy Joel in MSG a few years back and while the music is great his voice is shot. They can barely carry a tune anymore and that includes Paul Mc. My parents paid big bucks to see Sinatra just before he died. They said it was sad how bad he sounded. I'd pay for a meet and greet for McCartney or to hear him do a 2hr Q&A with his piano and guitar, but his singing (concert) career is over. The same goes for all these tribute bands. Nothing like the original which you can hear anytime. I guess we all want to relive our youth. :)

That being said, did you watch GET BACK? It's on Disney Plus. Amazing documentary. It's worth a 1 month subscription or download it if you know how. :)

[EdFNJ]

A SUCKER??????? Let me ask you what is a reasonable price to you to see The Beach Boys????? $25 including a box of popcorn and a drink. :) They are well beyond their prime as are most of these groups on their "last legs" tours. The Stones may be one of the rare exceptions. Lots of videos online from the good old days when they actually sounded good and performed well.

[tophcfa]

Simple math, the cost of booking a performer is the same regardless of venue size. When a venue only sits about 1,000 people, ticket prices will be high for the bigger name performers. Cover bands are much cheaper to book. At our age, the amount of bands we grew up enjoying are rapidly shrinking, so see em while you can. We really enjoyed seeing George Thorogood at the Sharon about 3 years ago, hope they can get more performers like that.

[Stu from NYC]

A SUCKER??????? Let me ask you what is a reasonable price to you to see The Beach Boys?????

The problem is I do not think you can say Beach Boys anymore.

Thinking only one member is left and he probably cannot do the high notes any more.

They have not changed their name to Beach Boy.:bigbow:

[frose]

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