10-21-2014, 08:49 AM
I'm sort of at the "commitment level" now where I'm likely going no matter what the price. I've seen at least a show from every tour since UTH, and now I'm at the stage where I start thinking "this could be the last tour" for these guy.
I was surprised when I saw the venues for this tour and the prices. I really thought it would be more of a theatre setting. I'm intrigued by the idea of touring an older album (though I like hearing new material and seeing a band move forward) but I'm not sure if you're gaining new fans. Bottom line is $300 for a pair of seats is a lot for an arena show, unless you're a "classic act" on the road. I'd guess $50 or so is more that range where a casual fan will pick up a ticket for an arena show.
I'm gambling that it's a "evening with" type show -- first set FC, and then second set a mix of songs.....
Looks like Vermont sold out, though that's 1,000 seat theatre and close enough for eastern Ontario/western Quebec that it's a great place to catch them in a non-arena setting. Kingston, I had my pick of good tickets through to the close of the presale.
I was surprised when I saw the venues for this tour and the prices. I really thought it would be more of a theatre setting. I'm intrigued by the idea of touring an older album (though I like hearing new material and seeing a band move forward) but I'm not sure if you're gaining new fans. Bottom line is $300 for a pair of seats is a lot for an arena show, unless you're a "classic act" on the road. I'd guess $50 or so is more that range where a casual fan will pick up a ticket for an arena show.
I'm gambling that it's a "evening with" type show -- first set FC, and then second set a mix of songs.....
Looks like Vermont sold out, though that's 1,000 seat theatre and close enough for eastern Ontario/western Quebec that it's a great place to catch them in a non-arena setting. Kingston, I had my pick of good tickets through to the close of the presale.