Atlanta stiffed by rock bands in 2018 (Perry, Adel: live, price, dangerous)

[ATLTJL]

But how nice that Chicago can attract the likes of Ozzy Osbourne. Yawn.

Are you really going to disparage Ozzy Osbourne?

I mean, that pretty much destroys any sort of music credibility you might have had.

[JMatl]

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

Are you really going to disparage Ozzy Osbourne?

I mean, that pretty much destroys any sort of music credibility you might have had.

This is a joke, right?

At any rate, I could care less about him - I was never a metalhead. I'm a new wave guy, and he never appealed to me.

I'm surprised they don't have to prop him up with some sort of device so he can perform without tipping over.

[Otakumaster]

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

Indeed. Also, venues like The Earl, Terminal West, Center Stage, Variety Playhouse, Roxy, and others do an excellent job attracting smaller rock bands that can only fill theaters to the area.

For some reason, the problem does seem isolated to arena acts. Which is odd considering how many of these venues we have (Philips, Gwinnett, Lakewood, Verizon, and Chastain on a smaller level).

I only really care about acts playing those size (or smaller) venues anyway unless it’s a festival. There is no rock band I care about that charges $40+ a bucks a show.

[flamadiddle]

Originally Posted by JMatl

This is a joke, right?

At any rate, I could care less about him - I was never a metalhead. I'm a new wave guy, and he never appealed to me.

I'm surprised they don't have to prop him up with some sort of device so he can perform without tipping over.

Just because you're not a fan doesn't mean he does not deserve credit for a music career that towers far above most.

And still rockin' at 70!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne

Originally Posted by Otakumaster

I only really care about acts playing those size (or smaller) venues anyway unless it’s a festival. There is no rock band I care about that charges $40+ a bucks a show.

lol, that eliminates about 90% of acts today.

[Otakumaster]

Originally Posted by flamadiddle

lol, that eliminates about 90% of acts today.

Are you saying only 10% of rock acts charge less than 40 bucks for a show?

That a top 10 most clueless statement I’ve ever heard unless you are only talking about the most mainstream acts ever and even some of them aren’t that much outside a festival.

Are you trolling?

You can’t be serious because you look at any venues lineup see that.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by JMatl

I'm surprised they don't have to prop him up with some sort of device so he can perform without tipping over.

They do keep him soaking wet so you can't tell that he pees himself every night.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by stillinthesouth

The lineup for the upcoming Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta is pretty great. You can't say a city that will be the gathering place for all those prominent alternative bands in the span of a few days isn't a rock city on some level.

Since you mention festivals... Festivals often place radius clauses in the contracts that restrict bands from doing their own shows in nearby cities. This contributes to the lack of rock shows.

How Music Festival Promoters Use Radius Clauses to Keep Bands From Freely Touring | L.A. Weekly

[flamadiddle]

Originally Posted by Otakumaster

Are you saying only 10% of rock acts charge less than 40 bucks for a show?

That a top 10 most clueless statement I’ve ever heard unless you are only talking about the most mainstream acts ever and even some of them aren’t that much outside a festival.

Are you trolling?

You can’t be serious because you look at any venues lineup see that.

Haven't seen a show in years where ticket prices weren't North of $50. Unless you're talking about no-name acts in a bar somewhere?

[JMatl]

Originally Posted by Otakumaster

Are you trolling?

Yes, he is. That's what he does, endlessly.

Another bitter former resident that hated it and got out, but feels the need to repeatedly come here to 'put Atlanta in it's place'.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by flamadiddle

Haven't seen a show in years where ticket prices weren't North of $50. Unless you're talking about no-name acts in a bar somewhere?

You're being ridiculously obtuse, and you know it.

Shows at theaters and mid-sized venues like Tabernacle, Variety Playhouse, Center Stage, Buckhead Theater, Masquerade, etc. are almost always under $50. And it's not no-name acts that play these venues.