"The calm before the storm."

Wma31394

Spiritual_Chaos said:

I think that them starting to "legacy act"-charge for tickets aren't that far in the future. 

I feel like were already there especially these Wrigley and Fenway shows..sure there are some forced, not so quality renditions of some rarities, but for the most part it's a legacy act moving forward. 

JojoRice

PJNB said:

This band has always tried their best to keep ticket prices reasonable. Why are people jumping to conclusions that this is going to change. Same thing for no more arena shows. What are you basing this off of? We just had a NA arena tour 2 years ago and had a Europe arena tour this year. Yes they make a lot of money off of the ballpark shows but that is not the norm for touring from these guys. They are making a new album and I fully expect a coast to coast tour in NA and a full tour in Europe right after. 

I like your thinking! 

Lerxst1992

vedpunk said:

$130 for a legendary band like Pearl Jam is way undervalued.  Sorry folks, it's not 1992 anymore.  They could easily make so much more $$ touring with pricing tiers that aligned better with demand.  To be honest, that's probably why they only play baseball stadiums - to reach the most fans and support the business.  If they charged higher pricing tiers, I guarantee the band would tour a lot more arenas like other legacy acts since the additional $ would support the tour and all of the band's employees without having to do huge baseball stadium novelty/ merch heavy shows.  

The truth will set you free.

$130 for an obstructed view seat with zero notification at time of purchase is absurd.

That they charged the same price for front row tickets should be investigated by Muellers office as soon as he is done with his current job 

Blacksheep76

I'd prefer they spend as much time as they need on their next album before touring again.

JojoRice

I think the new album is closer to being done than we think. They didn’t hit the road at all in 2017 which allowed for ample writing and studio time. 

HesCalledDyer

$130 for any ticket to see anyone is a fucking crime.  No concert ticket should be 3 digits. Ever.

Wma31394

HesCalledDyer said:

$130 for any ticket to see anyone is a fucking crime.  No concert ticket should be 3 digits. Ever.

Dats right...dats right...

karl_chihiro

HesCalledDyer said:

$130 for any ticket to see anyone is a fucking crime.  No concert ticket should be 3 digits. Ever.

This

eboweddie

I still remember seeing pearl jam in Dublin  1996. 16 pounds. Different lifetime back then 

RS65573

Even in 03, I think my Uniondale ticket was like $38.

drakeheuer14

HesCalledDyer said:

$130 for any ticket to see anyone is a fucking crime.  No concert ticket should be 3 digits. Ever.

The prices are out of hand. It’s pretty amazing the demand still remains at these price points

TalonTedd

NHL Seattle Storm.  PJ are the mascots.  Hockey is Canadian.  Canadian is great beer.  They tour Canada to learn trade secrets of being a hockey mascot while getting hammered...at my place😉

vedpunk

The demand would remain at $150 and $175.

HesCalledDyer

vedpunk said:

The demand would remain at $150 and $175.

Shhh!!! Don't give them any ideas...

mace1229

I am a little surprised the music industry hasn't collapsed or something. PJ is the only band I'd ever pay $100 to see. My wife wants to see terrible shows like Pink and I look at tickets prices and gag. How does Pink fill up an arena at $200 a ticket?
I still catch some of my old favorites like Better Than Ezra and Weezer because they are still in the $40 range (about $65 after fees though).

Wma31394

Yea it's been a little disappointing after the ticketmaster thing that pj didnt keep prices low...oh well..

nycrats

I really dont think $130 to go see Pearl Jam is off or that bad of a value.  Putting aside the quality and energy and length that make it superior to other musical acts, $130 is less than going out to a mediocre dinner for two.  I think the last time I went to a movie it was $23 a ticket, so for two people to go a borderline fast food restaurant and see a movie is $130.  I remember spending $30 on a ticket for a major arena acts in the 90's too(and a movie was like 7.50), but its not just concerts, everything is super expensive now.  When you compare what your other options are, it sucks but I'd rahter put those $130 towards seeing PJ over most other options.

rummy

nycrats said:

I really dont think $130 to go see Pearl Jam is off or that bad of a value.  Putting aside the quality and energy and length that make it superior to other musical acts, $130 is less than going out to a mediocre dinner for two.  I think the last time I went to a movie it was $23 a ticket, so for two people to go a borderline fast food restaurant and see a movie is $130.  I remember spending $30 on a ticket for a major arena acts in the 90's too(and a movie was like 7.50), but its not just concerts, everything is super expensive now.  When you compare what your other options are, it sucks but I'd rahter put those $130 towards seeing PJ over most other options.

Plus none of these guys (or girls) are making as much on album sales like they did in the 1990's. Touring (and merch) is where the $$$$ is at!

RS65573

I dont know, I think the merch machine is generating even more than ticket sales.

The market is insane...if I sold my posters, I could put in a pool.

Lost In Ohio

eeriepadave said:

Ten night run in Philly

Each night a different random album?