Willie Nelson & Family Show

[Hancle704]

I saw the ad in newspaper for 1 night show at Savannah center. $175 PP for residents. Thought it must be a misprint, but it's posted on Villages Entertainment Schedule. Are they kidding, $350.00 per couple to sit in the Savannah Center? You wont see me there.

[jnieman]

I saw the ad in newspaper for 1 night show at Savannah center. $175 PP for residents. Thought it must be a misprint, but it's posted on Villages Entertainment Schedule. Are they kidding, $350.00 per couple to sit in the Savannah Center? You wont see me there.

It's a shame that the tickets are such a high price. I would love to see Willy and Family. Saw them years ago at an open air event and I can remember smelling the loco weed in the air. (this was in the 70's). He has so many good songs.

[Barefoot]

It's a shame that the tickets are such a high price. I would love to see Willy and Family. Saw them years ago at an open air event and I can remember smelling the loco weed in the air. (this was in the 70's). He has so many good songs.

We saw Willy at Silver Springs in Ocala a few years ago. A great afternoon show, beautiful outside venue, and very reasonable.

[cahweh1975]

We saw Willie a few years ago. Good, but not worth $175 each, IMHO! Wow! That's pricey!

[Gerald]

When the price is silly high. Simple do not buy. I will not buy at that price.

[RedChariot]

I saw the ad in newspaper for 1 night show at Savannah center. $175 PP for residents. Thought it must be a misprint, but it's posted on Villages Entertainment Schedule. Are they kidding, $350.00 per couple to sit in the Savannah Center? You wont see me there.

My feeling exactly. We would have gone but not at that price. Wonder how well the tickets are selling and who is buying them?

[Bogie Shooter]

My feeling exactly. We would have gone but not at that price. Wonder how well the tickets are selling and who is buying them?

Looking at the seat selection chart on the Box Office web site, it appears as 75% of the tickets are sold.

[raynan]

We won't be going at that price either. I guess because Savannah is not a huge venue the price per seat has to be higher to get him. Just sayin.
Nancy

[jnieman]

If they sell out Willie they will probably have the high prices with other well known entertainers. This may be the start of things to come.

[jblum315]

Willie probably still owes Uncle Sam a bunch of dollars

[perrjojo]

I checked Willie's tour schedule and at Semonole Hard Rock they start at 78 and go to 798. His ticket prices are high but about average for big name entertainers.

[Floridagal]

I agree, that if they are selling tickets at this price it is just the beginning, If people would not pay these high prices the prices will have to come down. The Savannah Center to me does not warrant these high prices.

[ohhappyday]

I saw the ad in newspaper for 1 night show at Savannah center. $175 PP for residents. Thought it must be a misprint, but it's posted on Villages Entertainment Schedule. Are they kidding, $350.00 per couple to sit in the Savannah Center? You wont see me there.

LOL we said the same thing. Saw him for $30/pp in the dells a few years back. What on earth??? Not going either at that price.

[Bogie Shooter]

Willie probably still owes Uncle Sam a bunch of dollars

From Wikipedia.............
"In 1991, Nelson released The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?; by 1993, the profits of the double album, destined to the IRS, and the auction of Nelson's assets cleared his debt."

[Bogie Shooter]

I agree, that if they are selling tickets at this price it is just the beginning, If people would not pay these high prices the prices will have to come down. The Savannah Center to me does not warrant these high prices.

And the talent level will come down as well.

[buzzy]

I'm waiting for the Rolling Stones practice night at the Sea Breeze center

[Skip]

Willie will be doing the same show in Jacksonville and the tickets are only $64 per person.
$175 here is a rip off, Barbara.

Skip

[perrjojo]

Willie will be doing the same show in Jacksonville and the tickets are only $64 per person.
$175 here is a rip off, Barbara.

Skip

That is the price for "the nose bleed seats". Front row is $688. The front row at Savanah is $175.00. All of the rest are 125.00

[Mikeod]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.

[Peachie]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.



Nicely stated, my sentiments exactly. :agree:

[Bogie Shooter]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.

Once again the voice of reason. Well said.

[perrjojo]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.

:agree:

[cathyw]

I totally agree !

[kb8tpw]

And the talent level will come down as well.

That has already happened. Disgusting..

[capecodbob]

175 to see Willie....:1rotfl:

Saw an Italian tenor at church in square for $2...and the guy could really sing!!

[Serenoa]

If we were current TV residents we'd pay $125 ea to see Willie at a venue like Savannah in a heartbeat. It would be well worth paying a little extra to not have to drive a long distance & endure the big city traffic, not have to pay $10 or so just to park and then walk half a mile just to get to our seats, and not have to take binoculars to find the stage & performers.

When on our LSV last month we went to a show at Savannah & had a wonderful evening. We can't wait to become permanent TVers & have the opportunity to enjoy all the great entertainment options made available to you lucky folks.

[DougB]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.

Those who enjoy Willie and believe he is worth the asking price of his tickets should go and have a great time. More power to Willie and his fans. If you don't think he is worth the price, I hope you have a great night also doing what you enjoy, Me? I kinda thought Willie was an aging star of our youth,

[Taltarzac725]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.

I agree. Doubt if the Villages management is going to try to force people to pay outrageous prices for lesser acts. That's very poor public relations and the Developers have been masterful at advertising and selling their vision. I am not saying you should not kick the car's tires but they are not trying to make a Volkswagen into a Cadillac.

[perrjojo]

Those who enjoy Willie and believe he is worth the asking price of his tickets should go and have a great time. More power to Willie and his fans. If you don't think he is worth the price, I hope you have a great night also doing what you enjoy, Me? I kinda thought Willie was an aging star of our youth,

This made me laugh...you are so correct but Willie seems to be a star for all ages...my teenage Grand children even love him. I guess the call this a Legend.

[HMLRHT1]

My feeling exactly. We would have gone but not at that price. Wonder how well the tickets are selling and who is buying them?
The 1% of course:a040:

[queenv]

Are you kidding me??? $175 pp??? I was thinking about finding someone to go with, but forget it!

[l2ridehd]

It's because of the venue. Invite him to play on your lanai and invite a couple friends and it will be $5000 a ticket. Put him in the polo field so there can be 10,000 tickets and the price will come way down. He gets a base price plus a % of the ticket sales. He does not work for free just like none of us did.

Went to the Miami Patriots game in early December and the tickets were a lot more then this. If I was there I would be buying tickets. For that venue it's a great price.

[Shimpy]

I guess were used to entertainers "pretending" to be someone famous. Seems everytime I read the entertainment schedule and think I'd like to see that one, reading further it turns out to be a "wanna be" or as they advertise "a tribute to". He's the real thing but I wouldn't pay that much.

[duffysmom]

Willie probably has no idea where he is. Willie is a serious dope addict and he will not see any of my money, that's for sure. His appeal to the younger generation is sad IMHO.

[Monkei]

I would rather skip Willie and go see Phil Dirt and the Doziers ... Same venue. Save 150 per ticket.

[Taltarzac725]

Saw BB King for the price of two cokes in a Reno casino around 1982. The room was maybe 30 x 30 ft. Two drink minimum was all you paid for the show. What a deal when compared with Willie Nelson and family. Do really like the Willie Nelson of a few years ago. Not sure how good he will be now.

[chuckinca]

I'd pay $175 to see Ricky Nelson!

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[perrjojo]

I'd pay $175 to see Ricky Nelson!

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Saw him when I was 12....now that would be a "Spooky" experience to see him today!

[Taltarzac725]

Saw him when I was 12....now that would be a "Spooky" experience to see him today!

Definitely would be worth $175 to see Ricky Nelson today if he knew where he had been and could talk about it.

[zonerboy]

Used to be a fan of Willie Nelson and his songs, especially his cowboy ones. But that was back in the day.
Nowadays his voice is hoarse (from smoking too much weed, no doubt) and he can't carry a tune.
$175. No way!!!

[Barefoot]

I heard Willie cancelled the concert because he is ill. Many fans will be disappointed.

[MSNPA]

We received a call at 3:00 from the Box Office advising he was ill. They are hoping to reschedule. I hope so. I was looking forward to going.

[gerryann]

Willie probably has no idea where he is. Willie is a serious dope addict and he will not see any of my money, that's for sure. His appeal to the younger generation is sad IMHO.

He's a 60's icon. I'd love to see him but not at that price. I don't think he has any appeal to the younger generation.

[graciegirl]

Folks. People have commented that they would like to have some name entertainers perform here besides the aging stars of our youth. The agents for these entertainers aren't obligated to provide a Villages discount. So, the contract price divided by the number of seats at the Savannah Center plus a profit for the booking people gives a per person cost.

No one is getting ripped off. If you've got 8000 seats you can charge less than if you have 1000 seats. If, as stated above, 75% of the seats are sold at those prices, it seems there are plenty in our community who feel it 's worth it to see Willie here vs. driving to Seminole or Jacksonville.

I really doubt this signals anything more than the possibility of more name acts coming here from time to time, rather than the end of the $20 ticket.

Direct, sensible, concise, precise, logical, to the point, excellent.

[2BNTV]

Excellent post from mikeod.

Uncle Willie's cancelled concert makes the IRS sad as all that money was going to them.

IMHO - Count me as someone who not pay the $175 per ticket.

[Warren Kiefer]

I saw the ad in newspaper for 1 night show at Savannah center. $175 PP for residents. Thought it must be a misprint, but it's posted on Villages Entertainment Schedule. Are they kidding, $350.00 per couple to sit in the Savannah Center? You wont see me there.

This is what happens when the developer sells the Entertainment venue to a private company. High priced acts and no parades.

[janmcn]

Willie Nelson also canceled his week-end show at Ruth Eckard Hall in Clearwater claiming he has flu-like symptoms. Ticket holders were told he hopes to reschedule.

[buggyone]

I was told the entire Savannah Center was sold out for the Willy Nelson show.

[Bogie Shooter]

Excellent post from mikeod.

Uncle Willie's cancelled concert makes the IRS sad as all that money was going to them.IMHO - Count me as someone who not pay the $175 per ticket.

See post #14

[bluedog103]

He's a 60's icon. I'd love to see him but not at that price. I don't think he has any appeal to the younger generation.

I've seen Willie twice in the last few years ago, the most recent in 2011 and he has a whole lot of younger fans. There were many older ones too but I was surprised by the great number of 20 something year old fans.

[bmarlo767]

Willie will be doing the same show in Jacksonville and the tickets are only $64 per person.
$175 here is a rip off, Barbara.

Skip
What is the difference in capacity of the two?