Atlantic City 6/30/05 $253.50

[David]

Originally Posted by Kelly

(anyone else reminising about the days of TISL with a full Stevie set for under a hundred bucks?)

How about the days of BD with the one of the longest Stevie sets ever for about $15.00?

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by jwd

People, instead of getting all bent out of shape and blowing your gaskets, wait first and get some definite information on the prices for these tickets. And even if they are that high for Borgata, I would say they'll be cheaper at other dates on the tour. Just some advice, and have a great day!

I don't think there's any gasket-blowing happening here. Just some understandable expressions of disbelief and disappointment. Those prices are ridiculous - I actually find them insulting. I think it's a snub to all the fans who've been there for years and years and years. God knows both Don and Stevie have lost fans through the years; they should be a little more appreciative of the ones like all of us who have hung in, supported them, and loved them for so long.

And by the way, my very first FM concert cost me $17.50. Sigh.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Kelly

but I am looking at the Entertainment section of my weekend newspaper and Stevie and Don are indeed advertised at the Borgata on June 30 AND July 1st. No prices in the add but the Legacy has the dates, venue and ticket sale dates correct, so I would assume they have the accurate prices as well.
I agree, I didn't think tickets would top $200.00...but it is just common sense. For this to be profitable for BOTH of them, tickets would have to be high.

One thing Stevie apparently does understand is the bottom line. If her true fans decide they don't want to pay a car payment for HALF a Stevie set, maybe she will realize this idea sucked from the get go. I do not see casual fans forking over this kind of dough. If she makes no money, she will definately "get it".

(anyone else reminising about the days of TISL with a full Stevie set for under a hundred bucks?)

Yup on all counts.

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by jwd

People, instead of getting all bent out of shape and blowing your gaskets, wait first and get some definite information on the prices for these tickets. And even if they are that high for Borgata, I would say they'll be cheaper at other dates on the tour. Just some advice, and have a great day!

I agree. It is not a proven fact yet and I still don't beleive they would charge that much... I mean, that is three hundred dollars with the ticketmaster fees and tax! That is insane and Stevie and Don, I don't beleive, are popular enough to charge that much. Wouldn't people rather see Fleetwood Mac or the Eagles (for half the price) then Don and Stevie solo for three hundred dollars a pop? If these are the real prices for the whole tour then I will eat my words but right now, I am not going to worry about it because it may not be true...

I'm also not that concerned because I will have just seen Stevie a couple times in Vegas, so if I see any of the Don/Stevie shows (which I will only go to within driving distance) it will just be gravy.

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by dissention

You honestly believe people wouldn't pay that? Have you checked out the ticket prices of acts such as the Rolling Stones and The Who? Their ticket prices are even higher. People will pay it, don't worry about that, but it won't be anywhere near the sell-out those two farts are expecting. Both of them have been out touring for the last couple of years, not many are going to want to go see them again for twice the price.

But don't you agree that it would be better to have cheaper ticket prices and sold out shows, then to have through the roof ticket prices and half empty arenas? This just sounds like a stupid idea to me. If they are having seperate bands and are charging twice as much and going to split the profits, then why not just tour seperately?

[dissention]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

But don't you agree that it would be better to have cheaper ticket prices and sold out shows, then to have through the roof ticket prices and half empty arenas?

Of course it would. But as it is, I don't think this will be an arena tour. They're going to play smaller venues and sheds and charge lots because of it.

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

This just sounds like a stupid idea to me. If they are having seperate bands and are charging twice as much and going to split the profits, then why not just tour seperately?

Because I think they're under the belief that they'll unearth a goldmine.

[Kelly]

Jeez, I agree with ya there. I do believe they think this is the "most Fab of ideas". She and Don...how exciting! I am sure someone fed her a bunch of bull about how she is the Queen of Rock and he is the most handsome of lead singers from a rival band and together, well together...can you just imagine?!?!
I hope this bombs. Badly.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by Kelly

Jeez, I agree with ya there. I do believe they think this is the "most Fab of ideas". She and Don...how exciting! I am sure someone fed her a bunch of bull about how she is the Queen of Rock and he is the most handsome of lead singers from a rival band and together, well together...can you just imagine?!?!
I hope this bombs. Badly.

Don Henley has a sleep-inducing effect on me, but I hope the tour won't bomb and that they'll have fun doing it.

Romy

[glitter_fades]

Originally Posted by dissention

Because I think they're under the belief that they'll unearth a goldmine.

I think they're sadly mistaken, but I'm wrong about most things.


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[ShangriLaTroubl]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I guess that must mean that Stevie and Don have separate bands with these high prices. I thought that Clear Channel was trying to give people more bang for their buck with these double bills.

This definetely sounds like something Clear Channel has worked up...but do we not know that AEG/Concerts West is possibly promoting this tour?

Chris

[xxxmx]

if the prices are indeed going to be that steep - i hope the tour not only fails, i hope it chokes and stumbles to the dirt and clearchannel is left destitute (fantasy, ahh)...

i am okay saying that because stevie's going to get her guarantee no matter what. and i honestly think that sucks, there's no reason that she or any artist should be able to haul in the cash while everyone else is ebaying their kidneys. what do you think a fair asking price is for a kidney?

[amber]

Originally Posted by xxxmx

if the prices are indeed going to be that steep - i hope the tour not only fails, i hope it chokes and stumbles to the dirt and clearchannel is left destitute (fantasy, ahh)...

i am okay saying that because stevie's going to get her guarantee no matter what. and i honestly think that sucks, there's no reason that she or any artist should be able to haul in the cash while everyone else is ebaying their kidneys. what do you think a fair asking price is for a kidney?

I hope it does respectably enough, but not great - i don't want Stevie to be hurt by this, or her chances for otherwise getting to do what she wants and touring to be reduced because she didn't sell well enough. I want it to sell well enough to be respectable, but under expectations enough for them not to think they (she, really) can get away with diabolical ticket prices like that, in general.

[macmar71]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I am not going to pay that, either! I don't care where they play either.

I think that The Mac was about $150.00 for AC. There other shows were about $125.00. I am going to say that the average price for this tour will be abour $175.00 before the TM fees.

This is going to be one long, boring summer.

Too rich for my blood. I will probably go see a Journey concert this summer and pay $35 to $45. The only person I think I would pay $250.00 to see right now is Mr. Buckingham but I would hope he would be a bit more modest in his solo ticket sales prices.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

I think they're sadly mistaken, but I'm wrong about most things.


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Amen to that (the latter)

Seriously, the ticket prices are set by what their analysts think the maket will pay. People though they were insane for SYW - yet people paid those prices Will they pay these - who knows. I mean U2 is charging like $175 or so dollars for their tour. So, we shall see. Personally, I think that is too high because there is no record to support. But, again, we shall see if that is the price in all cities.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by macmar71

The only person I think I would pay $250.00 to see right now is Mr. Buckingham but I would hope he would be a bit more modest in his solo ticket sales prices.

Thank goodness he will be cheaper. If his tour should ever materialize, I'm gonna see as many shows as is feasible!