1 Topic by bonawho59 (edited by bonawho59 2015-09-15 14:38:24)

  • From: Windham ME
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Topic: Portland Maine Jan 16, 2016

Whenever a new tour is announced on this forum, a few posters will groan about the price per ticket. In the past Joe has been kind enough to respond to this issue by stating that there are many factors that justify the high prices; the large number of people in his crew that need to be paid, the shows are bigger newer and more complex, the lighting is better and the high price of gas. ALL of these factors certainly justified the high cost of a ticket in the past.

Now we have this Winter Acoustic Tour and the price for a ticket to this Portland show $135 for the best seats. The factors listed above cannot be an factor for this "stripped down all acoustic show". So why are the tickets still so expensive? I'm going to see Loreena McKennitt next month in the same venue. Her show will also be an acoustic show with two other musicians accompanying her. I paid $49.50 a ticket.

I'm not complaining, believe me. I've been a fan of Joe's for years. I'm happy for the success he's earned lately and I hope this show sells out as his last one here in Portland did back in 2013. I'm just saddened that I can not afford these tickets anymore and I know there are hundreds or thousands of other fans in the same boat.

Oh well.

  • From: Baden Württemberg / Germany
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Re: Portland Maine Jan 16, 2016

There are only 2 price categories: 101,50 and 137,50 USDollars ( about 120 €) fees included.

  • From: Maryland
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Re: Portland Maine Jan 16, 2016

It may say stripped down acoustic, but I doubt it's truly stripped down. Looked like there were going to be some very interesting musicians at these shows. A notable Chinese cellist and Egyptian percussionist among others. As we have heard from Joe regarding other musicians he has had in the past, people don't come cheap. You'd be surprised how much it costs just to hire a few notable performers to play with him. There are sooo many costs people know nothing about.

  • From: Maine-USA
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Re: Portland Maine Jan 16, 2016

bonawho59 wrote:

Whenever a new tour is announced on this forum, a few posters will groan about the price per ticket. In the past Joe has been kind enough to respond to this issue by stating that there are many factors that justify the high prices; the large number of people in his crew that need to be paid, the shows are bigger newer and more complex, the lighting is better and the high price of gas. ALL of these factors certainly justified the high cost of a ticket in the past.

Now we have this Winter Acoustic Tour and the price for a ticket to this Portland show $135 for the best seats. The factors listed above cannot be an factor for this "stripped down all acoustic show". So why are the tickets still so expensive? I'm going to see Loreena McKennitt next month in the same venue. Her show will also be an acoustic show with two other musicians accompanying her. I paid $49.50 a ticket.

I'm not complaining, believe me. I've been a fan of Joe's for years. I'm happy for the success he's earned lately and I hope this show sells out as his last one here in Portland did back in 2013. I'm just saddened that I can not afford these tickets anymore and I know there are hundreds or thousands of other fans in the same boat.

Oh well.

     I hear you. I actually did get tickets because of the show format and location. The show will definitely sell out even in January!!

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  • From: New Hampshire, USA
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Re: Portland Maine Jan 16, 2016

see you there

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Re: Portland Maine Jan 16, 2016

I will be there as well, 3rd row!