There could be a lot of reasons why there are tickets left, including that there are more 10C tickets available. But, there might be other reasons, like PJ's fans getting older and more tied down.
I'm older and more tied down than ever. That's for sure. I can't even think of going to any of these shows because of money. I will have to take a second job this summer to make some things happen, apart from anything like entertainment. The second job will have a 4 - 6 week duration, and part of the deal is no time off allowed at all. Taking even one day off during that period could be grounds for termination, and more than that surely would be. In the end, I don't even have to make a choice not to go; finances have made it for me.
It has nothing to do with ticket prices, which are very reasonable. The cost of travel, though. Eek. Gas is hovering around $3.12 around here. And that's now. It'll probably be up by midsummer. The cost of flights is downright prohibitive for me, since I more or less live from hand to mouth. And speaking of that...jeez...my favorite bag of demi-baguettes up more than 50 cents from my last visit. That's like a 20% increase in price. Just everything is going through the roof--except the price of Pearl Jam tickets.
A lot of PJ fans are a lot more uptown than me, I know. But, I can't be the only dirt poor devil that likes 'em.
I have a good Job. I make more money than I reasonably need to get by. But when I saw the prices just now, I was pretty shocked. I wasnt planning on going to any East Coast Shows anyway, but this after the Poster books which were way too exspensive... it doesnt have much to do with IF i can afford it, its more that the idea that the same show 2 years later costs almost twice as much...
I am glad to see anyone who wants a ticket can get one. I hope when they announce the Midwestern Shows that it will be the same, but I am amazed at the price jump.. I would still buy them if near me, but its not exactly "right".
Its a free economy, and they can charge whatever they feel the market will allow, but I feel bad for the folks who will go into credit debt for these tix...
I have a feeling the crowds will be more like the boring U2 crowds who can afford these tickets rather than the fun PJ crowds of old... The last U2 show I went to i was given corporate tix that were going for 1K a peice, they were shit seats and the sound was bad... If i had paid the money I would have been disapointed... lets hope this isnt were PJ is headed...
Here are my takes on the whole "southern" ticket thing:
1) Major Cities
The "Southern" shows are not in or really near major cities. Major Southern cities would be Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, Austin
2) Large Venues
Tampa can hold 22,000
3) Fan Base
Pearl Jam has more die hard fans in large metro cities regardless of region but particularly in the Northeast. Constant shows makes Pearl Jam fans more likely to go to shows. When a band shows up in your "region" once every 5 years that does not exactly build a fanbase.
4) Album Sales
New PJ albums sell about 500,000 copies. If you guess that 10% of those people are in the club then it is safe to assume that 2,000 fan club members (10% of Tampa venue) of 50,000 are not in West Palm Beach or Tampa or Columbia probably combined.
5) Waiting on Second Leg
I am waiting because I am holding out hope for ACL and Houston, Dallas dates. If those do not happen, then I will still probably be able to get tickets through ticketmaster and go to Tampa.
Here are my takes on the whole "southern" ticket thing:
1) Major Cities
The "Southern" shows are not in or really near major cities. Major Southern cities would be Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, Austin
2) Large Venues
Tampa can hold 22,000
3) Fan Base
Pearl Jam has more die hard fans in large metro cities regardless of region but particularly in the Northeast. Constant shows makes Pearl Jam fans more likely to go to shows. When a band shows up in your "region" once every 5 years that does not exactly build a fanbase.
4) Album Sales
New PJ albums sell about 500,000 copies. If you guess that 10% of those people are in the club then it is safe to assume that 2,000 fan club members (10% of Tampa venue) of 50,000 are not in West Palm Beach or Tampa or Columbia probably combined.
5) Waiting on Second Leg
I am waiting because I am holding out hope for ACL and Houston, Dallas dates. If those do not happen, then I will still probably be able to get tickets through ticketmaster and go to Tampa.
Just a few reasons...
keep in mind that wpb is very close to Miami.
There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
i will make a logical deduction.........everyone is waiting to purchase tickets to the northeast shows. once the tickets are sold out, in the northeast, then everyone will purchase the southern shows.
pieces of your logic are holding.
live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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and its kinda funny...
the one time i decide not to get any tickets for any shows.....
the board runs smooth...
and everybody gets a ticket....
hehehehehehehe...........fuck me!!!!
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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I'm older and more tied down than ever. That's for sure. I can't even think of going to any of these shows because of money. I will have to take a second job this summer to make some things happen, apart from anything like entertainment. The second job will have a 4 - 6 week duration, and part of the deal is no time off allowed at all. Taking even one day off during that period could be grounds for termination, and more than that surely would be. In the end, I don't even have to make a choice not to go; finances have made it for me.
It has nothing to do with ticket prices, which are very reasonable. The cost of travel, though. Eek. Gas is hovering around $3.12 around here. And that's now. It'll probably be up by midsummer. The cost of flights is downright prohibitive for me, since I more or less live from hand to mouth. And speaking of that...jeez...my favorite bag of demi-baguettes up more than 50 cents from my last visit. That's like a 20% increase in price. Just everything is going through the roof--except the price of Pearl Jam tickets.
A lot of PJ fans are a lot more uptown than me, I know. But, I can't be the only dirt poor devil that likes 'em.
I am glad to see anyone who wants a ticket can get one. I hope when they announce the Midwestern Shows that it will be the same, but I am amazed at the price jump.. I would still buy them if near me, but its not exactly "right".
Its a free economy, and they can charge whatever they feel the market will allow, but I feel bad for the folks who will go into credit debt for these tix...
I have a feeling the crowds will be more like the boring U2 crowds who can afford these tickets rather than the fun PJ crowds of old... The last U2 show I went to i was given corporate tix that were going for 1K a peice, they were shit seats and the sound was bad... If i had paid the money I would have been disapointed... lets hope this isnt were PJ is headed...
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1) Major Cities
The "Southern" shows are not in or really near major cities. Major Southern cities would be Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, Austin
2) Large Venues
Tampa can hold 22,000
3) Fan Base
Pearl Jam has more die hard fans in large metro cities regardless of region but particularly in the Northeast. Constant shows makes Pearl Jam fans more likely to go to shows. When a band shows up in your "region" once every 5 years that does not exactly build a fanbase.
4) Album Sales
New PJ albums sell about 500,000 copies. If you guess that 10% of those people are in the club then it is safe to assume that 2,000 fan club members (10% of Tampa venue) of 50,000 are not in West Palm Beach or Tampa or Columbia probably combined.
5) Waiting on Second Leg
I am waiting because I am holding out hope for ACL and Houston, Dallas dates. If those do not happen, then I will still probably be able to get tickets through ticketmaster and go to Tampa.
Just a few reasons...
keep in mind that wpb is very close to Miami.
So really... it's always been your fault!
This is my kind of love...
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they haven't been south of West Palm in 12 years...
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