Foo - Concert Ticket pricing, how much would you pay for the Eagles?

I grew up in the 70's and love classic rock, the Eagles are at the top of my short list. BUT, $177. for the cheap seats and $229 for mid floor. Mayweather and Cotto, cheap seats for $200. I know I am getting old and grumpy. Seriously, how much would you pay for the Eagles, a good fight? What is the FOO family price point?

I haven't been to a concert in over 20 years. Anything more than about $50/seat is not worth it to me. Same thing goes for sporting events. I looked into taking my kids to see a UT football game and figured out that after drinks and snacks, it would cost us over $400. And I don't even want to think what a pro game would cost.

But as long as they fill the seats, they can charge what they want. They just won't get my money.

My price point is about $10.00. So you can tell I can't afford many concerts.

I haven't been to a concert in over 20 years. Anything more than about $50/seat is not worth it to me. Same thing goes for sporting events. I looked into taking my kids to see a UT football game and figured out that after drinks and snacks, it would cost us over $400. And I don't even want to think what a pro game would cost.



But as long as they fill the seats, they can charge what they want. They just won't get my money.

$50.00 is about my price limit. How do families afford events these days? $400.00 for a college game is unsane.

$ 200 for one of the great bands of the baby boomer's youth seems to be fairly typical these days.

Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is coming to Austin in May. Friend of mine and I talked about going...then checked tix. Cheapest seats start at $57 but that's upper sections slightly behind the stage. $77 gets you directly to the side of the stage and after that you're over $100. $200 for pretty good seats, $300 for very good seats. We're not going.

Just buy a 2012 Camaro and be done with your wanting to be back in the "good ol days" when cars were fast and your member was stiff.

The bargain of the century: tickets to the Kraftwerk retrospective concerts at the Museum of Modern Art---8 nights, each night featuring Kraftwerk in a live performance of one of their eight albums---were $25. Tickets went on sale a few days ago, sold out more or less instantly, now being scalped on eBay and Craigslist for, shall we say, somewhat more than $25. Worth it even at scalped prices, though.

Plus, in addition to their stature as a band that's regularly compared to the Beatles as being equally or even more groundbreaking and influential (electro, techno, etc., all arguably comes directly from Kraftwerk), there's bike content. When touring in Europe in the early '80s, they used to get dropped off by their bus driver 150 or 200 kilometers from the concert venue and ride their bikes the rest of the way in. Their latest album is entitled Tour de France Soundtracks. ("Latest," for Kraftwerk, means 2005; they average about 8 years between album releases.)

We saw the Eagles 2 summers ago (my ticket was a gift), and I think the ticket cost under $100. They sounded exactly like their records, something I've often heard about them. So if you don't mind paying way more to see them in person and putting up with the aggravation of the crowds while you hear the songs played just like they are on your ablum/cd/mp3s, you should be happy.

It really depends on the facility IMHO. I don't mind paying for a seat, maybe even a table. But If I have to stand up and be grouped, things might change (unless I haven't been grouped in a while, in which case I might pay extra).

Do you mean groped?

I haven't been to a concert in over 20 years. Anything more than about $50/seat is not worth it to me.

Oh there's a shock.

Nine dollars, if it includes a hot dog and a soda.

Face price. I'm vehemently anti-scalper. I have a hard time justifying over $80 for a one night concert price in general. There are a lot better values in live music out there and I'm not emotionally tied to nostalgia acts. I'd have a blast attending though!

Nine dollars, if it includes a hot dog and a soda.
For the Eagles? You can do better than that. It's not like it's a good band.

$50 is my ticket limit unless it's a festival or if it's someone I'll have a slim chance of seeing again and totally idolize.

Do you mean groped?

Yes, that what I meant. Pronunciation sounds the same to me.

I used to average 50 shows a year back when I was single and there was the ticketmaster/ticketron competition. Since Ticketmaster created a monopoly, I only go to concerts that I win tickets to. Instead, the night of the concert I get a blu-ray of a concert and turn the lights out, pretending Im there. Dont have to deal with drunk a$$holes and I control the volume.

Thanks Foosters, I think I'll just buy the tee shirt. Got the CD. I'll have the wife bake up some brownies and we play some Youtube videos!

Thanks Foosters, I think I'll just buy the tee shirt. Got the CD. I'll have the wife bake up some brownies and we play some Youtube videos!

Reasonable chance you'll be able to download the concert for free quasi-legally: http://www.dimeadozen.org/index.php

unless the Eagles sell it themselves, like a lot of Boomer-era acts in later incarnations are doing, in which case you can get it for clearly-legally.

In NYC, the parking is $50.

Isn't going to see a band that was popular 40 years ago only slightly better than seeing a cover band do the same songs at a bar somewhere?

Seriously. Aren't some of the eagles, like, dead, and stuff?

I used to see a lot of live music, not so much anymore - but i keep trying.
If you go by yourself you can score super cheap, if not free tickets right before showtime. I have had good luck buying the ticket from a group of people who are stuck with an extra because someone is ill, couldn't get a sitter, changed mind etc. You have to be patient and only offer what you are willing to spend. Since you are alone, you can seat-surf and won't be stuck sitting next to the folks in the same party. I saw the Rolling Stones for $10 when the cheapest tix were $85, plus a number of other not so high priced shows for a discount. I keep karma in balance by returning the favor when i have an extra by offering it cheap or free.

I saw the Rolling Stones for $10 when the cheapest tix were $85, plus a number of other not so high priced shows for a discount. I keep karma in balance by returning the favor when i have an extra by offering it cheap or free.

We had to pay $20 for $85 Rolling Stones tickets in 1994. The scalpers were still asking above face, but it was a University show and the box office, staffed by students, wanted to ditch tickets. I don't think a Clear Channel facility would have discounted.

We missed Lenny Kravitz' opening act but we heard him while we were walking around outside the open-air stadium price-shopping.

The bargain of the century: tickets to the Kraftwerk retrospective concerts at the Museum of Modern Art---8 nights, each night featuring Kraftwerk in a live performance of one of their eight albums---were $25. Tickets went on sale a few days ago, sold out more or less instantly, now being scalped on eBay and Craigslist for, shall we say, somewhat more than $25. Worth it even at scalped prices, though.

Plus, in addition to their stature as a band that's regularly compared to the Beatles as being equally or even more groundbreaking and influential (electro, techno, etc., all arguably comes directly from Kraftwerk), there's bike content. When touring in Europe in the early '80s, they used to get dropped off by their bus driver 150 or 200 kilometers from the concert venue and ride their bikes the rest of the way in. Their latest album is entitled Tour de France Soundtracks. ("Latest," for Kraftwerk, means 2005; they average about 8 years between album releases.)

I read about this in the NYT this weekend, that is truly and incredible deal if you could get them when they went on sale.

There are a ton of good cover bands that hit my neck of the woods on a regular basis. Kurt Lungren has a guitar bar about 3 miles from here and BB King a new blues restaurant. We really like live music and the people who made the 70s great musically. I guess that as I age the capitalist in my has tightened the belt (especially after the past 4 years) and measures the value of my dollar. Its good that people are buying the tickets, it shows the economy is good somewhere.

I can still Valet Park for $5. at any major casino.

"How much would you pay for the Eagles?"

Nothing. They suck royally.

^^DUDE! how rude, and this from a Wisconsin poster flashing a Saguaro cactus and posting words from Orlande De Lassus. No wonder you are confused. At least he shaved his head and looks cool.

There are billboards up already advertising Three Dog Night for the July 4 celebrations in Palmetto, Florida.

Palmetto, FL????? We call it Palm-ghetto.

Three Dog Night or Palmetto is hard up man.

Three Dog Night... lol.

Who's opening for those old fossils? Grand Funk Railroad?

Three Dog Night... lol.

Who's opening for those old fossils? Grand Funk Railroad?

I'd pay $50 to see Grand Funk Railroad and I'm only 25. They're a pretty awesome band.

I wouldn't mind seeing Three Dog Night either but don't think that'd be worth quite as much.

I'd pay $50 to see Grand Funk Railroad and I'm only 25. They're a pretty awesome band.

I wouldn't mind seeing Three Dog Night either but don't think that'd be worth quite as much.

I saw GFR up close in a small club in 1971 or 72.

I was a big fan at the time.

They were just OK.

GFR was a great party band! Chicago and KC and the sunshine Band pop up in NV every month, now they have to book a venue in Primm. They are wearing thin.

GFR was a great party band! Chicago and KC and the sunshine Band pop up in NV every month, now they have to book a venue in Primm. They are wearing thin.

I saw KC and the Sunshine band for free at some local festival, and they weren't worth the price of admission. But the woman I was dating then liked them, so WTF.

Anybody who doesn't acknowledge the Eagles' significant contribution to modern pop/rock/country music is staggeringly clueless, but then, that goes with the territory here on BF.

On the other hand, there is no reasonable explanation for the success of ABBA.

Anybody who doesn't acknowledge the Eagles' significant contribution to modern pop/rock/country music is staggeringly clueless, but then, that goes with the territory here on BF.Oh, I completely recognize the talent in that band. That kind of sun-kissed California rock was a game-changer.

But I would't give a can of beans and half a pair of old shoes to see them live. They just don't do it for me.

They just don't do it for me.

I like the Eagles, but it's a generational thing to some degree. I also like contemporary rock acts, but it's a bit devoid out there in the music scene these days. Some bright spots, a lot of posers and a tremendous lack of good song writing in my view. Hey, let's face it, pop music has always been 90% drek, but the good song writing has really disappeared compared to past decades. There is always some, but it would be nice if there was more. But there's always something cool to listen to on the contemporary scene.

Hey, what can I tell you, some of the current top of the charts stuff like K. Perry and Adele does nothing for me.

I think I top out for most shows at ~$30 plus ticketmaster fees, but then we haven't been to a concert since our baby was born. I think only one movie in the last year too (snuck out for a mid-day matinee on my wife's birthday while the wee one was in day care).

$ 200 for one of the great bands of the baby boomer's youth seems to be fairly typical these days.

Thankfully I don't enjoy living my life in the past... i saw the Eagles back when (I think the ticket was around $27.50). Great concert, glad I went but nowadays I wouldn't enjoy it anyway since I hate crowds, peoople and loud noises. I didn't really enjoy concerts when I was young... definitely won't now that I am old. $200 would just be wasted on me...

I grew up in the 70's and love classic rock, the Eagles are at the top of my short list. BUT, $177. for the cheap seats and $229 for mid floor. Mayweather and Cotto, cheap seats for $200. I know I am getting old and grumpy. Seriously, how much would you pay for the Eagles, a good fight? What is the FOO family price point?

I paid $70 for Greenday a couple years ago. I'm thinking that's about the max...

On the other hand, there is no reasonable explanation for the success of ABBA.

My wife dragged me to watch 'Mama Mia' when it was touring in Seattle. The estrogen in the theater was so thick you could cut it with a knife. There is your explanation: middle-aged women.

On the other hand, there is no reasonable explanation for the success of ABBA.

Euroweenies. There's your explanation.

Anybody who doesn't acknowledge the Eagles' significant contribution to modern pop/rock/country music is staggeringly clueless, but then, that goes with the territory here on BF.


I do not think anyone disagrees with the Eagles significant contribution to the music scene. Just that many here do not like them.

That seems like an awful lot to see the eagles.. I do at least one concert a year, get grass tickets and it comes out to less then 40 each, for the events I go to anyhow.

On the other hand, there is no reasonable explanation for the success of ABBA.

30 years ago, the wimmins were hot...

200 for a bunch of senior citizens who's last progression in music was 30 years ago? No thanks.

200 for a bunch of senior citizens who's last progression in music was 30 years ago? No thanks.

Same here. I don't get the whole 'nostalgia tour' scene.

I got dragged to see the beach boys back in 1981. That was excruciatingly bad, even back then. And I even liked the beach boys in the 60s.

Elderly musicians playing elderly music for elderly audiences. No thanks. No thanks to that dreary scene at any price, even free.

Same here. I don't get the whole 'nostalgia tour' scene.

I got dragged to see the beach boys back in 1981. That was excruciatingly bad, even back then. And I even liked the beach boys in the 60s.

Elderly musicians playing elderly music for elderly audiences. No thanks. No thanks to that dreary scene at any price, even free.

Ahh I hear you, being in the audio for gala dinner scene, I see the beach boys, kc & the sunshine band, the spinners, etc far to often.

We went to a concert last night that was put on by a string quartet that played a whole slew of stuff from 16th Century to the current century. These guys and gal were superb, playing on instruments that ranged in age as much as the music they played (one violin was more than 300 years old, and the most recent just 18 years old).

Their arrangements from modern compositions were terrific, and showed that the musicians from the same era as the Eagles could stand up against the old masters when stripped of the gargoyle trappings of electronics, video clips and promotions to the lowest common denominator.

The cost? Nothing. Zero. Zilch.

It's nice to have an aware arts scene that encourages concert tours to country and rural regions by quality artists and groups.