When did getting gig tickets become such a pain in the a**?
 

Hey everyone, long time on and off reader but a new poster to the forum! Thought I'd start a thread as this has been bugging me...

I used to go to a lot of gigs back in the day, and am trying to get back into it. But when did it become such a nightmare trying to get tickets without having to pay 3x the face value?

I've tried to use TickX and the like, but I don't really see the point of those sites when they don't even do a proper comparison.

Was wondering what other people's experiences have been lately, before I give up and just stick to watching local bands?

A few months after I saw a Melvins show, someone who also attended that I met later made a remark that the show was an expensive one for them, compared to some of their earlier ones.

Tickets were $16 bucks. Benefits of the indie scene.



But seriously, if you're paying over 40/50 bucks at all to see a single show, you're paying too much and the show most likely isn't worth it in the first place.

Muse says otherwise.

yeah

Seriously

Please.

Seems like there's a consensus here Violet. Sorry but your music taste sux ass.

But Muse has some great albums though... I stand with you Violet!

Muse has some really average music. I personally don't find any of their albums that great, but when I saw them live I did enjoy there show.

WTF, why have I lost 100 posts?