When venues have official ticket resellers that run these resales through the venue Web site, do bands see any of the profits from the resale markup? That is, when $80 tickets become $540, who makes that markup?
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way” Psalm 46:1-2
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It’s time to let go of fear!
Part of the reason I love music so much is the scene that surrounds it. There is a vibrance to the people who have dedicated their lives to music and it makes them fun to be around. And that not only goes for music professionals, it goes for music fans, too. I fucking love music.
There should be a fast food pizza place but for cheese enchiladas. Like you call them up and say “I will take a large pan of cheese enchiladas” for $12.99. Done. The domino’s of cheese enchiladas.
John Prine
Bill Withers
Paul English
Joe Diffie
Mac Davis
James Slim Hand
Johnny Bush
Eddie Van Halen
Justin Townes Earle
Jerry Jeff Walker
Billy Joe Shaver
Doug Supernaw
Hal Ketchum
Man. So much genius gone. The songs remain. But a twinge of the sparkle and soul is gone.