Many, many people really love that band, they're playing really well on this tour and it's all over (probably) after this tour. Plus, depending on personal situations $600 to some is the same as $60 to others.
Personally, I'm in a favorite spot for the first of the SF shows for $112 after fees, and I'm hoping for one or both of the other shows for the same price. Despite the fact that I like the band and I think they sound better without Billy I probably won't pay more than that, but I think it will be a fun scene with lots of friends around and I'm sure there will be some good (or more) moments, so I'm looking forward to it.
That's the beauty of a "free" world; you get to spend your money on what you like and on what matters to you, and for many that money is well spent on that band.
Is there really anything else to say, except sneering, desperate attempts to be superior?
Can't take it with you huh?
The tempos have been better with Jay driving the bus lately but in the end it's just a concert so putting a worth value on it isn't sneering superiority but I love your empirical take. Have fun
"unless I sneak out on Saturday and cruise over to Berkeley to see Neil..."
About 1979 I was dating a dead head girl and she told me she had to miss one night of an Oakland run to go and see Neil. At the time I could not comprehend, but that choice makes a lot more sense now.
I have the whole ticket, once the gates opened, it wasn't a scary crush of people, but the ticket takers just took off. Both times I went up there, the shows were great.
I am not sure who is paying what but anything over $150 for any show on this tour seems altogether unnecessary to me. YMMV.
I was parked near a couple younger guys in LA who were stoked be seeing their first "Dead show" who paid $1200 each "for great seats" but wound up scammed when the barcode was fake and they were turned away at the gate.
It's all relative and according to one's own respective alignment and limits as Lance and others have stated. The highest I paid was $104 out the door (Phoenix, morning of the show via Ticketmaster) among the 5 shows I saw (LA, PHX, and Chicago). I had planned to be in Chicago at some point in June anyway so things fell together really well and I could hang out with some old friends at those Wrigley shows too. A great time was had by all!
The last couple summers there was always links here to listen to the tour for free on some internet radio station. Can't remember the name of the station. They were generally real good quality audio streams. I had never listened to Dead & Co. before that and found them to be pretty good and actually quite hot at times. Have not seen any audio links for this tour. Sure would be nice, but I guess it isn't happening.
^^ agreed. I was really liking that too and would rather listen than watch, especially for free, but I suspect that bootleg re-streamer (on Mixlr) got a nasty gram from 'the outfit' as the acct is now inactive/dormant. By the way, DeadCo mgt must have some beefy copyright cops because they were scouring the lots (at least in LA) and confiscating anything that said "Dead & Company" while they had zero cares about literally anything and everything else.
I paid $375 for two pretty good seats on Friday night in SF which will be my only show. Mostly going for what could be the last time I get to listen to the music with 10,000+ people. I have zero expectations.
Now Bruce cost $434 for nose bleeds and he moved the date from Friday to mid week so now I have to take time off and hotels are running over $400 for that night. Fucking asshole.
As much as we all like to complain about the cost of concerts at the end of the day it's just what people will pay. If they stop paying the price will come down. Festivals are what the kids go to and price per band is a actually a good deal for many of those, but a band that has fans that range in age from 16 to 85 is going to have some serious demand. Just be glad you aren't into Taylor Swift.
I got my wife a ticket online for $85 I paid some head $100 an hour before showtime so I could stop "working" for a Cheap-icle. It was more than I had hoped to spend.
If I had waited there were $40 offers and soon after $0 tickets.
That being said the show was oversold and just getting in was chaos. Once in the was not a single spot on GA Lawn that you could see the stage from. Setting up in a park like area where we could almost see a monitor we posted up. Strangely enough the sound was better near the restrooms. Jammed there for a couple tunes. The show was excellent IMHO. Setlist was very nice with a surprise encore + reprise.
With that I have to admit that Lance was correct. As far as a concert was concerned $150 would be a fair price but if people haven't experienced the "Dead" environment first hand (or haven't in a long time) , there is some added value that must be determined case by case.
Go see em, don't spaz out and pay too much, have a good time.
>>>Once in the was not a single spot on GA Lawn that you could see the stage from
I assume that is SPAC. I remember that if you jumped in the air you could catch a glimpse for a second. That place did get me hospitalized with horrible strep throat after getting poured on all night. Haven't been back since, but it does win for best setting for a venue.
This. I have seen plenty of $84 lawn tix on CoT for the Gorge, but I have been too slow on the draw and missed them. Still plan on holding out for cheap tix, but considering the Gorge requires commitment and planning, won't wait until I get there to look for last minute deals. $150 is my price point.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Joe Buck is Back masonskids
on Saturday, June 17, 2023 – 09:51 pm
I paid 145 via ticketbastard
I paid 145 via ticketbastard for Philly. No regrets.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Localcountyline Localcountyline
on Saturday, June 17, 2023 – 10:22 pm
$9 plus $1 Ticketron fee.
$9 plus $1 Ticketron fee.
I heard it went up a little for this current tour...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: the new, new mighty Quinn esquimaux
on Saturday, June 17, 2023 – 11:47 pm
yes people really are. a
yes people really are. a friend said he paid $1200, I assume he meant for a pair, for one of the SF shows.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund SeaMonster
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 12:12 am
Damn Ticketron with their
Damn Ticketron with their Satanic $1 fee. Lol
Yeah the resellers on LiveNation are crazy
That must be some good L
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry heathentom
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 12:43 am
Many, many people love the
Many, many people really love that band, they're playing really well on this tour and it's all over (probably) after this tour. Plus, depending on personal situations $600 to some is the same as $60 to others.
Personally, I'm in a favorite spot for the first of the SF shows for $112 after fees, and I'm hoping for one or both of the other shows for the same price. Despite the fact that I like the band and I think they sound better without Billy I probably won't pay more than that, but I think it will be a fun scene with lots of friends around and I'm sure there will be some good (or more) moments, so I'm looking forward to it.
That's the beauty of a "free" world; you get to spend your money on what you like and on what matters to you, and for many that money is well spent on that band.
Is there really anything else to say, except sneering, desperate attempts to be superior?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Dr. Benway daylight
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 02:22 am
thats why they play so slow,
thats why they play so slow, to give these custies maximum value per note, really gotta let them savor every single one
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Augwest386 Augwest386
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 02:49 am
Lance for the win
Lance for the win
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Localcountyline Localcountyline
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 03:40 am
I will be attending all three
I will be attending all three of the SF shows for what is considered these days a "reasonable" price for "good" seats...(unless I sneak out
on Saturday and cruise over to Berkeley to see Neil...what a pain to live in the BA)...
Dr. Benway clearly didn't hear the TLEO they played tonight, full 1973 speed and style...i dislike most of John's singing and playing,
but there is no way you can fault the speed/tempo of that song tonight. Opposite of molasses....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane fishcane
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 06:32 am
Yea tempos are up this year
Yea tempos are up this year for sure. But I always enjoy tempo critics going on about this and talking about how great 76 was in the same breath
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund SeaMonster
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 08:39 am
Can't take it with you huh?
Can't take it with you huh?
The tempos have been better with Jay driving the bus lately but in the end it's just a concert so putting a worth value on it isn't sneering superiority but I love your empirical take. Have fun
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Roarshock Roarshock
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 10:20 am
"unless I sneak out on
"unless I sneak out on Saturday and cruise over to Berkeley to see Neil..."
About 1979 I was dating a dead head girl and she told me she had to miss one night of an Oakland run to go and see Neil. At the time I could not comprehend, but that choice makes a lot more sense now.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: krab groad1123
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 10:49 am
Is this ticket torn? I have
I have the whole ticket, once the gates opened, it wasn't a scary crush of people, but the ticket takers just took off. Both times I went up there, the shows were great.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: krab groad1123
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 11:07 am
40 years ago today, first
40 years ago today, first "Toga" party, 6/18/83
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: doctor doolittle
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 11:35 am
For some people money ain't
For some people money ain't an issue. Must be nice.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee Herbal Dave
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 12:02 pm
A friend gifted me pavilion
A friend gifted me pavilion tickets to both nights at the Gorge and a space at the Wildhorse Campground. Free is good. Friends are great!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB StrawBud
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 04:17 pm
I am not sure who is paying
I am not sure who is paying what but anything over $150 for any show on this tour seems altogether unnecessary to me. YMMV.
I was parked near a couple younger guys in LA who were stoked be seeing their first "Dead show" who paid $1200 each "for great seats" but wound up scammed when the barcode was fake and they were turned away at the gate.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB StrawBud
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 06:23 pm
...it's all relative and
It's all relative and according to one's own respective alignment and limits as Lance and others have stated. The highest I paid was $104 out the door (Phoenix, morning of the show via Ticketmaster) among the 5 shows I saw (LA, PHX, and Chicago). I had planned to be in Chicago at some point in June anyway so things fell together really well and I could hang out with some old friends at those Wrigley shows too. A great time was had by all!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Johnny D skudebro
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 06:54 pm
^^Ouch!
^^Ouch!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Joe Buck is Back masonskids
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 07:33 pm
Lots of people are comparing
Lots of people are comparing this years tour to the Dead's spring 90 tour. Both bands at their peak.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: OO Christopher710
on Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 08:34 pm
I can barely get through the
I can barely get through the previews on youtube, have fun be safe!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: billionyearoldcarbon thegunkman
on Monday, June 19, 2023 – 10:45 am
The last couple summers there
The last couple summers there was always links here to listen to the tour for free on some internet radio station. Can't remember the name of the station. They were generally real good quality audio streams. I had never listened to Dead & Co. before that and found them to be pretty good and actually quite hot at times. Have not seen any audio links for this tour. Sure would be nice, but I guess it isn't happening.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB StrawBud
on Monday, June 19, 2023 – 11:18 am
^^ agreed. I was liking that
^^ agreed. I was really liking that too and would rather listen than watch, especially for free, but I suspect that bootleg re-streamer (on Mixlr) got a nasty gram from 'the outfit' as the acct is now inactive/dormant. By the way, DeadCo mgt must have some beefy copyright cops because they were scouring the lots (at least in LA) and confiscating anything that said "Dead & Company" while they had zero cares about literally anything and everything else.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: El Nino kxela
on Monday, June 19, 2023 – 11:43 am
I paid $375 for two pretty
I paid $375 for two pretty good seats on Friday night in SF which will be my only show. Mostly going for what could be the last time I get to listen to the music with 10,000+ people. I have zero expectations.
Now Bruce cost $434 for nose bleeds and he moved the date from Friday to mid week so now I have to take time off and hotels are running over $400 for that night. Fucking asshole.
As much as we all like to complain about the cost of concerts at the end of the day it's just what people will pay. If they stop paying the price will come down. Festivals are what the kids go to and price per band is a actually a good deal for many of those, but a band that has fans that range in age from 16 to 85 is going to have some serious demand. Just be glad you aren't into Taylor Swift.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund SeaMonster
on Monday, June 19, 2023 – 06:17 pm
I got my wife a ticket online
I got my wife a ticket online for $85 I paid some head $100 an hour before showtime so I could stop "working" for a Cheap-icle. It was more than I had hoped to spend.
If I had waited there were $40 offers and soon after $0 tickets.
That being said the show was oversold and just getting in was chaos. Once in the was not a single spot on GA Lawn that you could see the stage from. Setting up in a park like area where we could almost see a monitor we posted up. Strangely enough the sound was better near the restrooms. Jammed there for a couple tunes. The show was excellent IMHO. Setlist was very nice with a surprise encore + reprise.
With that I have to admit that Lance was correct. As far as a concert was concerned $150 would be a fair price but if people haven't experienced the "Dead" environment first hand (or haven't in a long time) , there is some added value that must be determined case by case.
Go see em, don't spaz out and pay too much, have a good time.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: El Nino kxela
on Monday, June 19, 2023 – 07:24 pm
>>>Once in the was not a
>>>Once in the was not a single spot on GA Lawn that you could see the stage from
I assume that is SPAC. I remember that if you jumped in the air you could catch a glimpse for a second. That place did get me hospitalized with horrible strep throat after getting poured on all night. Haven't been back since, but it does win for best setting for a venue.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D. Portland_ken
on Monday, June 19, 2023 – 07:52 pm
>>>Go see em, don't spaz out
>>>Go see em, don't spaz out and pay too much,
This. I have seen plenty of $84 lawn tix on CoT for the Gorge, but I have been too slow on the draw and missed them. Still plan on holding out for cheap tix, but considering the Gorge requires commitment and planning, won't wait until I get there to look for last minute deals. $150 is my price point.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: pancake Turtle
on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – 07:11 pm
>Lots of people are comparing
>Lots of people are comparing this years tour to the Dead's spring 90 tour. <
please don't.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund SeaMonster
on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – 07:16 pm
Tonight BPT
Tonight BPT
$20 Trombone Mavis Yola and Robert Randolph
Sweet
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sigmund SeaMonster
on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 04:15 pm
This tour has Nothing to do
This tour has Nothing to do with Spring 90
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane fishcane
on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 04:21 pm
I don't think anyone was
I don't think anyone was saying it was related
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Cam highway320
on Friday, June 23, 2023 – 08:53 am
>> please don't. <<
>> please don't. <<
Haaaaaa!
I'm comparing it to Spring '96.
I'll be attending ust as many shows as then.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Dr. Benway daylight
on Friday, June 23, 2023 – 09:38 am
"man, the music they played
"man, the music they played over the PA at setbreak was exactly like the spring 90 tour"
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High Surfdead
on Friday, June 23, 2023 – 10:03 am
>>>>>comparing this years
>>>>>comparing this years tour to the Dead's spring 90 tour. Both bands at their peak
DeadCo - probably.
GD peaking in 90?
Some pretty great shows in 90, but compared to 69-70, or 72-74, or 77 - not so much.