no more live Joe for us.... (Page 2 of 2)

It's not just the crowd - the performers can use very adult language or themes at some music gigs.

Like I said I wouldn't have any issues with kids at one of Joes gigs even BCC is familly friendly in my experience. 

I totally agree about the handling fees as well - especially when you print them yourselves or download to smart phones - it's a con.

Well I have 2 cents so I'll jump in.The economics is always a personal situation.What you can afford or want to pay for entertainment is ultimately a personal decision.When money is tight we have to decide for ourselves how to allocate it.As far as Joes shows prices,again that's  market driven and There's no sense in thinking Joe would or should go back to the lower cost  ticket prices at this point in his career.So we all either. Can or can't spend x amount for that.I know a lot of peeps here go to multiple shows and travel to and fro for their Joe fixes.I wish I could too.But money and work commitments don't allow me that.So I am able to make Joes local shows and am fine with that.I know if I couldn't afford to go it would be very hard for me.The time could come when that could happen.Hopefully not and I am grateful I can  still indulge in my bonafixes.

I hope my thread here does not come across as me moaning about myself or my own situation because my concern is a lot greater than that. I would be interested to know if others share my concerns?
Does quality live music have a problem and should more younger children be engaged? Or is it about the oldies having something for themselves away from the kids?
Yes it does a little bit, but that's OK.  I'm sympathetic.  If you want to go badly enough, you'll go by yourself or just the missus or you'll sell something  (just kidding mate)  or you'll go another time...

The more important point, I think, is a balance.  Classical music aficionados have been asking the same question for more years than I've been alive.  Pop culture is a fad by definition.  Classic rock is the same... Of course we as parents must stand for something, but I watch the kids in my family circle.

My son listens to Jack White and after a week, suddenly he's got Son House on his player and his guitar in his hands.  My nephew (RIP) calls my other nephew & my other son out to the family van.  Music? says I.  Yeah C'mon Uncle Jeff.  This CD is amazing!

We get sorted & I hear Led Zeppelin I blasting us out of our seats.    After that I pull my MP3 player out of my pocket and play some Willy Dixon for them.

Here's where it came from, boys.  Wow!  Yeah Cool!  That's really good.  Hey dad is that the original?  Yep! sho nuff is...
Here's the truth:  They had to come to me.  I could no way force anything upon them.  they're defiant.

I can only do what I can afford.  It's a pain in the arse, being all grown up.      At times I question if Joe's doing a worthwhile thing with the younger people...not that I wouldn't do it.  I just wonder.  I guess it plants the seed. 

I do know that I swell with pride when I look out over the show attendees and see infinite variety...age, race, creed, color, gender?  All present and accounted for and all here (hear) to support

MuchJoe
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I understand completely.  We took my 27 yr old and his wife to see Joe in Columbus last Jan.  They were blown away....and he got to  meet Joe as well.  I've tried to get my 19 yr old but to no avail.  He and his friends workout in the room next to my music room and by my playing Joe and BCC, they've all become fans.  Now I'm fortunate to be able to take him to see Joe in Louisville in November, and wife is happy because we're seeing him in Cleveland in a couple of weeks (get healthy Joe).  So, as it has happened even with friends and family.....expose them to Joe's music and let the magic work it's way to their soul.

Interesting programme on British televisin last week ( Channel 4) which
proved that promoters/venues sell direct to outside ticket agencies before
the fans get a chance to buy them.
These agencies then sell for double the price and even more.
I can only assume people actually buy these tickets otherwise
there would be no market for it.
Sadly it is all within the law - apparently !

Lester..

Gotta agree.  I've seen Joe a couple of times, and they were FANTASTIC shows.  I skipped him last year because tickets were $80.  I will hopefully go again at some point, but I've got other priorities for my money and it's hard to justify.  Roger Waters is doing The Wall here this summer, but tickets are $200.  I'd like to see it, but geez.  I'm sure it's going to be an amazing show but I can't justify that.  I have seen other shows in the $35 range, it's easier to swallow.  Of course, as was said, it's personal decision - if I wanted to go badly enough I'd go (and I have).  Joe is awesome, and I hope he sells every ticket at whatever the price is.  It's gotta be tough keeping the show going with a good-sized band, gas prices, etc.

On the other hand, if my son (now 3) wanted to go see Joe live ten years from now I'd be willing to pay a premium so he can experience it, at least once.  Some styles of music - like blues - are 10x better live.

I am new on this forum so I'm not sure if this post is going to the right place?  It is my understanding that it's the artist and not the music industry who sets the ticket price.  The bigger they get, the more they charge.
SpecialK

I agree with how ticket prices are going. Having seen Joe recently in Vancouver (my 1st time, since Joe don't get here much), it was one of the best shows I have ever seen bar none (right up there with Aerosmith in the early 90's - the absolute best concert I've been to -flawless). Tickets were reasonable and the venue was small enough that there was no bad seats(the Orpheum is a great room), but I can see the trend.
Luckily for us, Joe see's fit to release live albums/DVDs on a very regular basis. A trend which I wish more artists would follow. Joe's studio albums are great, but Joe is best served live. Thank god for his live recording releases.