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

Jealousy is not an attractive trait...

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

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.

Not True
 

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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