remphish1 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-the-presses/kid-rock-offers-seats-summer-tour-20-214109398.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I don't mind Kid Rock. And, kudos to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ripthisjoint908 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Not a fan of Kid, but this is very cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I would just be happy with $4 beers. I wouldn't go to see him for free but that is pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 For $25 plus $12 or $16 worth of beer I would consider going. I'm not a huge fan of his music, but I feel like he has a sense of humor. It could be an entertaining evening out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Not a fan of his music, but this is a class move by someone that I never considered a class act before this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 As somebody who goes to a lot of concerts I appreciate this move from the wallet standpoint. BUT I have some concerns about this. 1) de-valuing the experience - Bob Ritchie can't single handedly change the value of a concert, but if the value of a live show goes down that leaves no money for musicians. Live music is it as far as revenue for musicians at this point. I want to hear good music. I'm willing to pay for it - I hope others continue to do so as well. Otherwise we are stuck with whoever is capable of doing it without making money. 2) Drinking and driving. I paid $24 for two beers at a Wilco show in Miami on the evening w/ tour and was angry, but you know what? Because of the cost I went home with the tiniest of buzzes instead of wasted. How many Kid Rock/ ZZ Top fans are going to be driving home sober? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 The service charge thing is what floors me the most. If he can negotiate a smaller service charge then lets move on that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 2) Drinking and driving. I paid $24 for two beers at a Wilco show in Miami on the evening w/ tour and was angry, but you know what? Because of the cost I went home with the tiniest of buzzes instead of wasted. How many Kid Rock/ ZZ Top fans are going to be driving home sober? I did think about this. It's a good point. I do think they could do a lot to encourage responsible drinking, even cheaper soft drinks, dd wristbands, increased security in the parking lots and traffic stops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 So now we're complaining about reasonable beer prices? And ticket prices? Good grief. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Bah......let them drink Busch Lite! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Not a fan of his music, but this is a class move by someone that I never considered a class act before this.Not a fan of his either, but he has always seemed like a pretty decent guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 1) de-valuing the experience - Bob Ritchie can't single handedly change the value of a concert, but if the value of a live show goes down that leaves no money for musicians. Live music is it as far as revenue for musicians at this point. I want to hear good music. I'm willing to pay for it - I hope others continue to do so as well. Otherwise we are stuck with whoever is capable of doing it without making money. 2) Drinking and driving. I paid $24 for two beers at a Wilco show in Miami on the evening w/ tour and was angry, but you know what? Because of the cost I went home with the tiniest of buzzes instead of wasted. How many Kid Rock/ ZZ Top fans are going to be driving home sober? Being "stuck with whoever is capable of doing it without making money"? So does that include all the awesome acts I can see at Schubas or The Hideout or Lincoln Hall, or countless other places I have seen great live music, always for less than $20? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Being "stuck with whoever is capable of doing it without making money"? So does that include all the awesome acts I can see at Schubas or The Hideout or Lincoln Hall, or countless other places I have seen great live music, always for less than $20?Absolutely includes those artists. I love seeing them too (great show at Lincoln Hall last night w/ Deerhoof). I'm putting forth an idea (not original) that if there isn't a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow there won't be people out there going for it. Deerhoof isn't a good example, but Alabama Shakes - how long would they continue to make music and tour w/out making money if there wasn't a chance to make money in the future? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Well, there's always going to be a chance to make money. Will Alabama Shakes ever get paid like Jay-Z? Doubtful. Do all musicians join a band to get PAID? doubtful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 On a whim, some friends of mine went to a Kid Rock show a few weeks ago and said it was one heck of a rock show. Said it was impressive to watch him play guitar, drums, keys, scratch a few records and sing. And they're not really big fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Well, there's always going to be a chance to make money. Will Alabama Shakes ever get paid like Jay-Z? Doubtful. Do all musicians join a band to get PAID? doubtful. I agree there is always a chance to make money and not all musicians join a band to get PAID (why caps? makes me think of the new bad ZZ Top song). Jury is out on AL Shakes. I'm saying if the value of performing live music decreases so do the amount of people attempting to do it. I love live music and want to see tons of people making a go of it - even those who wish to make some money doing so. I used to be a Kid Rock fan btw. Still like some of his songs, but his politics started to piss me off during the last election (even though he respected other opinions I just couldn't see supporting Romney). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think creative types are called to their profession. Regardless, for every example of a working man's musician (meaning, not rich, but able to make a living) I could come up with, you could come up with one who is only in it for the money. I all-capped PAID, because I was thinking of Old Dirty Bastard lyrics a friend of mine always repeats. "Who the fuck wanna be an MC, if you can't get PAID to be an MC?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've got some issues with Kid Rock, but I saw a story, years ago when he was still with Pamela Anderson, about a show he did in Afghanistan. He took a bunch of the soldiers/marines out to the McDonald's on the base, and while they were sitting there he pulled out his phone, dialed it, then passed it around and let them all say hi to Pam. Sweet move. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I did think about this. It's a good point. I do think they could do a lot to encourage responsible drinking, even cheaper soft drinks, dd wristbands, increased security in the parking lots and traffic stops.I'm guessing a large chunk of Kid Rock's crowd is not waiting to get in and buy $4 Beers in order to get their drunk on. Or are you hoping expensive beer will stop the drinking and allow them to sober up for the ride home? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 He's on a roll http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/11/kid-rock-republican-embarrassed_n_3061345.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 "and states that have outlawed paperless ticketing." Is that true? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I keep half pints of wild turkey 101 in at least two pockets so I don't what all this sober talk or beer cost is about.at places like the 930 club its HARD AS HELL to leave your spot and get back at a Wilco show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 "and states that have outlawed paperless ticketing." Is that true?NY outlawed paperless tickets I believe in some fashion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 NY outlawed paperless tickets I believe in some fashion.http://www.texastribune.org/2013/04/02/consumer-group-pushes-ticket-resale-law/ Paperless tickets are a blessing and a curse. I like that it gives me better odds of paying face value for a hot ticket, but dislike that if my plans change I am sol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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