Eddie Vedder solo tour ticket prices

usamamasan1

you just answered it. they do all those things.

You want to know what someone does with their money after supplying you a service?

MK97633

How much were a pair of tickets from the ten club for one of the shows for the last PJ tour..I was overseas so i dont remember... was it near 160 for the pair....??

Sidnum

metsfan wrote:

MK97633 wrote:

The inflation argument is reaonable. I would just like some proof that $80/ seat anywhere in the venue including up high is the going market rate...If thats true then I would by the tickets and go hear "luke the uke" and have a beautiful evening..

neil young is charging 150 for single ticket for his nyc shows

They're charging $250 for orchestra in Baltimore.

usamamasan1

MK97633 wrote:

How much were a pair of tickets from the ten club for one of the shows for the last PJ tour..I was overseas so i dont remember... was it near 160 for the pair....??

yes. LA was $163 fan club
NYC was $173
there were some others that were about $20 cheaper.

DewieCox

MK97633 wrote:

so if inflation makes up some of it then where is the rest going? If you tell me its to help support the band in their going green initiative on tour, or to help pay their numerous staff a decent wage, or to the numbers of great causes they r involved in, or to by things for their ever growing families and put away for college, or to by eddies sweet bottle of dry red before every show....Im down with all those things and would gladly pay the extra difference... I just want alittle more info,,, ill let u guys know what the tenclub comes back with.....

You forgot to leave an address to send their bank records.


I think the tickets for PJ and Ed are a little overpriced. Compare them to their peers and they always cost a little bit more.

Hugo Reyes

In 2008, I paid $166 for a pair of 10C tickets for the Boston solo show. In 2011, I paid $168 for the same exact thing. So...what exactly is the problem here? $2 increase over three years? Yes please!

$80-90 (a single ticket) for what will be a MEMORABLE evening is completely worth it. Not even up for debate. On any given night out in any city, you'd pay at least $100 for a decent dinner and a few hours of drinks. More if you want to include parking or a cab.

Which would you rather do?

Gary Carter

Hugo Reyes wrote:

In 2008, I paid $166 for a pair of 10C tickets for the Boston solo show. In 2011, I paid $168 for the same exact thing. So...what exactly is the problem here? $2 increase over three years? Yes please!

$80-90 (a single ticket) for what will be a MEMORABLE evening is completely worth it. Not even up for debate. On any given night out in any city, you'd pay at least $100 for a decent dinner and a few hours of drinks. More if you want to include parking or a cab.

Which would you rather do?

QFT

Suzi78

I simply don't understand the complaints about EV's ticket prices. What are you comparing the prices to?
I paid $169 for my ticket pair for the Wiltern show. That's like $85/ticket. I was just checking out the prices for Lykke Li's concert at the Wiltern in April, and they're starting at $87 and she's a much less known artist and cannot even be compared to a musician like EV.
Lots of people spend more than $85 on Starbucks per month, or a pair of jeans, or gas, or just an evening out with dinner and movie...so I don't see how paying that $ is too much for an unbelievable night with mr.Vedder. I would think the complaint was justified had it been $300 or more, but 85...?

brianlux

I have to jump in here and say a word about ticket prices. When I lived in San Francisco in the late '60's/early '70's, tickets to an average show at Filmore West were $3 each. That included a show with three great bands in one night and a free hand bill- sometimes even free posters. If Eddie's tickets are $80 that means tickets are 26 2/3 times what they were then. If that's the case, gas should be running around $13 a gallon and a pack of cigarettes or a loaf of bread around $8.

Sorry folks- these prices are out of line. (No offense, Eddie. Ditto Neil.)

blondieblue227

brianlux wrote:

I have to jump in here and say a word about ticket prices. When I lived in San Francisco in the late '60's/early '70's, tickets to an average show at Filmore West were $3 each. That included a show with three great bands in one night and a free hand bill- sometimes even free posters. If Eddie's tickets are $80 that means tickets are 26 2/3 times what they were then. If that's the case, gas should be running around $13 a gallon and a pack of cigarettes or a loaf of bread around $8.

Sorry folks- these prices are out of line. (No offense, Eddie. Ditto Neil.)

word.


ya'll are fools for feeding the beast.

MK97633

Thank you guys for all the replies, it appears as I was overseas PJ tickets went up in price.... Im not saying its not worth the money... I would be the first to argue that going to a PJ show is invaluable and you cant put a price on such a special experience.... I guess this time around the number just hit me as alot..I did not realize the ticket prices have gone up in recent years..Ive been busy studying I guess..I dont want a copy of their bank account or buisness records, that of course is none of my buisness... However the one thing I have learned through the years of goin to shows is that it is our responsibilty to question these things... Maybe its just increase of costs. Im not an economics major or friendly with allan greenspan... But I do believe we should not just blindly accept it...Its worth asking a few questions... I am sure pj have good reasons for the price hike over the years, and they are not the type of band to just raise prices because they ca, that much I know to be true, I was just looking for some logistical answers as to why they have raised prices....Dont worry I will continue to attend the shows w/ a smile on my face rockin out as much as ever....because in the end u cant put a price for an evening w/ pj...Its just to amazing....Thanks for the replies...

gettingright

brianlux wrote:

I have to jump in here and say a word about ticket prices. When I lived in San Francisco in the late '60's/early '70's, tickets to an average show at Filmore West were $3 each. That included a show with three great bands in one night and a free hand bill- sometimes even free posters. If Eddie's tickets are $80 that means tickets are 26 2/3 times what they were then. If that's the case, gas should be running around $13 a gallon and a pack of cigarettes or a loaf of bread around $8.

Sorry folks- these prices are out of line. (No offense, Eddie. Ditto Neil.)

There are many studies on the "real" cost of gas, and when you take into account a number of external factors such as pollution, government subsidies, and war to secure sources the actual cost of gas is probably around $13/gallon.
Here is the most extensive report I have seen:
http://www.icta.org/doc/Real%20Price%20 ... soline.pdf

Just like with gas prices there are many external costs of a tour - ev does not get all the money from the ticket price

Hugo Reyes

But they HAVEN'T really gone up. $2 more than '08. Two PJ concert tickets (10c) in '08 cost $150. That's a reasonable increase.

And the comment about going to concerts in the 70's in SF...I commend you for your sense of humor. Because that's a funny post. Made my night.

Suziemay

Ed's gotta feed his babies. And baby momma

blondieblue227

Hugo Reyes wrote:

But they HAVEN'T really gone up. $2 more than '08. Two PJ concert tickets (10c) in '08 cost $150. That's a reasonable increase.

keyword: solo
pj is a whole band.

StickmanJam

I have no problem spending $175 a pair for PJ, but chose not to spend that on an Eddie solo show.

For me, more bang for the buck with the full band. Never complained about prices for seeing Pearl Jam. But I do think the prices for Eddie's shows are a little much.

Hugo Reyes

blondieblue227 wrote:

Hugo Reyes wrote:

But they HAVEN'T really gone up. $2 more than '08. Two PJ concert tickets (10c) in '08 cost $150. That's a reasonable increase.

keyword: solo
pj is a whole band.

um...did you miss the $2 increase for solo tour reference? 3 years and a $2 increase. What could there possibly be to complain about?

hopethatuchoke

Hugo Reyes wrote:

blondieblue227 wrote:

Hugo Reyes wrote:

But they HAVEN'T really gone up. $2 more than '08. Two PJ concert tickets (10c) in '08 cost $150. That's a reasonable increase.

keyword: solo
pj is a whole band.

um...did you miss the $2 increase for solo tour reference? 3 years and a $2 increase. What could there possibly be to complain about?

They were too expensive two years ago as well

Hugo Reyes

eh...it's a lot of money, no question. It's just a question of whether or not you think it's worth it. If you are on this board, I have to think the cost of a run-of-the-mill fun night out is worth it to see Vedder solo, something I'd imagine you'd never forget.

$85 for a memory/experience you'll never forget seems pretty reasonable.

STONEd and dAMENT-ED

I totally respect everyone's opinions here and everyone has a price threshold that makes sense to each individually. That said, if you want to measure $180 a pair/30 songs in an intimate setting amongst amongst passionate/friendly fans, and unparalleled sound I'd say YES
PLEASE.

It depends on what you want to spend your money on and certainly we all have different priorities and limitations. I know that personally, having seen several of his solo shows, it's worth every red cent.