OPINIONish on CONCERTS: S1 E7 - Tickets, Tours and the Troubling Truth

Concert tickets cost HOW much?! This week on OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale dive headfirst into the increasingly ridiculous world of live music… where buying concert tickets sometimes feels harder than getting a mortgage. From Ticketmaster headaches and outrageous service fees to bots, scalpers, nosebleed seats, and the modern concert experience, the guys ask the question every music fan is thinking: When did seeing your favorite band become a luxury purchase? Along the way, they swap stories about unforgettable concerts, disastrous ticket-buying experiences, tribute bands that are surprisingly awesome, and the artists who still make them stop everything and listen. They debate whether today’s concerts are better or worse than the glory days, discuss why some cover songs outperform the originals, and reveal what’s currently dominating their playlists. If you’ve ever spent half your paycheck on concert tickets, argued over the greatest live performer of all time, or wondered whether the music industry is squeezing fans dry, this episode is for you. Expect laughs, nostalgia, strong opinions, questionable music takes, and at least one moment that may get Mitch banned from a fan club. Topics include: The real reason concert tickets have become so expensive Ticketmaster, bots, scalpers, and fan frustration The best and worst concert experiences of all time Tribute bands, cover songs, and guilty pleasures Artists worth every penny… and those that aren’t Current playlists and what we’re listening to right now Why live music still matters in a streaming world Featuring: Mitch English and Travis Dale Keywords: concert tickets, live music, Ticketmaster, concert prices, tribute bands, classic rock, music podcast, live concerts, concert experiences, cover songs, rock music, music fans, streaming music, music industry, Ticketmaster fees, best concerts, music discussion, OPINIONish podcast Because sometimes the biggest show isn’t on stage… it’s the battle to buy the ticket. OPINIONish… Results May Vary. Chapters 00:00 Supporting Artists: The Cost of Concert Tickets and Accessibility 10:16 The Concert Experience: Seating, Behavior, and Technology 50:21 Current Music Playlists