i can't remember the most i've paid to see one band...i shelled out $165 for lollapalooza this summer, but that's gonna be like 150 bands over three days or something insane like that.

my mom once dropped $800 for two 2nd row seats so we could see david bowie up close. i thought it was a little extravagent, but the show was

funkyslsistah said:

Damn! ...and my friends call me cheap!
Just don't eat out for a week and boom, there's your 60 bucks

$60 bucks is NOTHING for a ticket especially someone as high calibre as Badu I'd easily drop $100 to see her.

$60 seems cheap, I've laid down much more for a ticket than that for an arena show.

a cheap ticket for someone just hitting their prime is one of the best tickets you can get, though. sometimes bloated ticket cost says something about the bloated celebrity you're going to see...a little bit of hungry never hurt any performer.

$60 is looking pretty good, considering what I just paid for a Prince ticket!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Exactly, $60 is nothing. But you gotta use your 60 for all it's worth. Try to smoke with Badu. If you go to a show, have FUN!

I hope all you people who pay $60 to see a live show are not the same people complaining about no decent music today. In any major city you can catch some great live shows from bands and performers under the radar for $13 and less.

$60? for what? Does Badu offer special effects or big production perks or does she just rap/sing? If all she's gonna do is sing or rap, she has no business charging $60. That's just greed.

PapaSmurf said:

Under the radar acts for $13 is all well and good, but sometimes you want to hear music by one of your favorite artists that you already know

PapaSmurf said:

Not really. Or have a I been jaded when it comes to ticket prices? $60 is SO CHEAP for a concert experience

RZR said:

How you spend your money is your prerogative. I just don't think someone who did the same thing for 15 or 20 bucks deserves 60 bucks now just because they're famous. What is she doing on stage now that is so different it warrants that increase? She's only famous enough to charge that much because people paid 15 or 20 when she was nobody. These stars crack me up. People make them famous and they jack the people for doing it.

PapaSmurf said:

it's the basic economics of supply and demand. you have a product a lot of people want, you get to charge more for it

i paid 350 for the ReInvention Tour
and i paid 350 for the Confesssions Tour

ehuffnsd said:

Where do you live and what kind of car do you drive? I ask because I would like to rob you. You seem to be an easy target.

I'm just kidding, of course. It's just that I laugh when I see performers charge these crazy amounts. Then I see people are willing to pay and I get annoyed that Americans complain about gas prices and high taxes.

paid $250 for Sir Paul


and damn worth it

Anxiety said:

Wow! I must've been sitting right by you! I think I was in the 2nd row at that show too.

ehuffnsd said:

for 350 they had a brand new laptop yesterday its still 400 and they had it in stock the whole time
Acer Aspire 520 Celeron 1.6GHz 14" Widescreen Laptop

http://dealnews.com/deals...67999.html

It features an Intel Celeron M 520 1.6GHz processor, 14.1" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 512MB RAM, 80GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, media card reader, and Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

money better spent

badu is very niche
she appeals to a certain urban rb like audience
[Edited 5/14/07 19:59pm]

I am paying 86.50 to see gwen stefani here in town (santa barbara) next month, did not hesitate.

asg said:

i guess if you are into Computers. however as a life long devoutee of Madge i had a great time at both shows

JackieBlue said:

Oh of course! I think I have all of her releases, but I'm partial to Baduizm and World Wide Underground. I wouldn't consider myself a big fan, just like alot of her songs. Just wanted to see her at least once. I've decided to get the ticket. No need to whine about missing her again. That will be my 3rd big show in June. If I go broke, that will be my excuse.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I think I'm jaded too - I paid $180 to see U2 & I only have ONE album by those fools But that's the one & only time I'll see them live, I wanted that experience

Erykah killed me @ Sugarwater, I'd pay a little over $60 to see her

Just a few years ago 60 seemed kind of high, but now not so bad considering gas prices. I do remember some band ( Survivor? ) from the 80s came through a few years ago and played a Tavern for 5 bucks.

funkyslsistah said:

I hope you share what you think of the show. Just be open-minded. She's not as unpredictable as say MeShell N'dgeoecello but she doesn't always do a straight beginning middle and end of her songs either. I'm always surprised at how many people either don't know the words to her songs or seem confused by her performances.

GangstaFam said:

in indianapolis?

purplesmoke said:

I know a band from the 80s 2 live crew i just got a email saying if i print out the flyer i can get in for free


[Edited 5/15/07 8:51am]

Anxiety said:

Oh, no. I thought you meant the Chicago show.

ehuffnsd said:

There's the main idea right there! you had "a great time"
You guys that are freaking out about how some people send their own money crack me up!

Yes, I hate taxes!
I hate high gas prices too!
and don't get me started on tuition costs!!!
I'm a cheap ass mofo, but if someone I love is playing
in my town, and I really want see 'em, I'll gladly pay the price
Why? cause it'll make me happy thats all

I have a 'prince savings account' right now so I can get good seats and bring my mom next time that fool decides to tour the US again

JackieBlue said:

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Even though I would prefer hearing entire songs, as long as I hear certain faves, I'll be alright.

As much shit as I was talking not I'm actually thinking about not going I just went to the ticketmaster site & the convenience & "shipping" charges bring that shit up to about $75 Now I loves me some Badu, but it's a Sunday night (not a problem for me, but an issue for whoever I might take) & the Fillmore has no seats I dunno, I'm now officially thinking about it... Then again, there might be some mens there

Not to see Erykah Badu, Sade...definitely Prince...absolutely, I'll even pay that to see Sting and the Police.