Concerts

[588luver]

When I go to a concert I only buy the Pit tickets or standing. When I go to a concert I don't want to be sitting, it's not fun to me at all. Also, as far a price I ususally got to smaller venues so the prices are cheaper and if you buy them at the box office instead of ticketmaster there is no service charge. Sometimes the services charges can be $20 or more depending on how much the tickets are. I have been to quite a few shows where after the band has played they will sell t-shirts etc and also sign autographs at their booth.

[Skye]

Awesome. What's the difference btw box ticket and ticketmaster. Do you carry around a camcorder or a camera?

[Skye]

^Anyone have suggestions? I'm thinking of asking my mom whether we could go to a Avril Lavigne Concert with VIP and meet & greet

[ne0ven0m]

If you truly love their music, then the concert itself will be worthwhile and you should have a great time (provided they're not horrible live, haha). I recommend everyone go to at least a few every year. There's nothing else like a screaming crowd and a loud live band playing.

As for meet and greets, prices and the level of interaction will vary with the artist. My favorite band, Dream Theater, had a package which included 2 photos with the guys, a gift certificate to their online store, an autographed band picture, T-shirt, premium seats to the show, early entry, and about 30 mins to chit chat with them afterwards. Pretty good deal! Recently, I got a package for Kelly Clarkson which only composed of a 10 second conversation as you took a photo with her and an autographed picture. Not as good, but she's way more well known. You can only imagine how worse it would get for a bigger name. I read on her website that Celine Dion's packages can range up to $2000!

Of course, if they play in a very small venue, then you don't even have to pay anything and just wait around near the bus. In fact, I've met 100% of the bands I've tried waiting for because they're not well known in the US.