If this study is true, then Keith Richards is a prime example of the outcome. That and the fact that his body is being held together with mushrooms of the magic kind.
I was an avid concertgoer for many years. I would even travel to see the Dead. But now, there are very few musicians who are willing to keep politics out of their concerts. I'm not paying hundreds of dollars for a political rally. Music used to be the great unifier and an escape from the everyday. Now people are walking out of shows because the musicians can't seem to refrain from letting everyone know what they think. I especially love the ones from foreign countries who think they get to have an opinion on our politics while taking our money back to their country. It's on both sides, so please don't give me a rash about who is doing it.
Music is part of my life. I play it while working, I play it while showering, I play it while cooking, reading, driving, beaching, etc. I love live music and will still go to some shows, but for the ones who I know will stand up and pontificate in between songs, they're not getting my money.
I guess I'll have to settle for 2-3% instead of 4%.
I have been fortunate enough to have gone to so many concerts in my life and seen musicians that didn't make it much past 30 sadly. What really pisses me off these days are the prices of concerts, say like Bruce Springsteen. The cheapest seats were ridiculous! I have really cut back on my concerts as they are just not worth the cost anymore. Music is such a huge part of my life and will continue to be and my stereo system makes it sound like you are in the concert so there is that.
I do understand that getting out and about to different art and other public venues is important and they are much more affordable than concerts.
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If this study is true, then Keith Richards is a prime example of the outcome. That and the fact that his body is being held together with mushrooms of the magic kind.
I was an avid concertgoer for many years. I would even travel to see the Dead. But now, there are very few musicians who are willing to keep politics out of their concerts. I'm not paying hundreds of dollars for a political rally. Music used to be the great unifier and an escape from the everyday. Now people are walking out of shows because the musicians can't seem to refrain from letting everyone know what they think. I especially love the ones from foreign countries who think they get to have an opinion on our politics while taking our money back to their country. It's on both sides, so please don't give me a rash about who is doing it.
Music is part of my life. I play it while working, I play it while showering, I play it while cooking, reading, driving, beaching, etc. I love live music and will still go to some shows, but for the ones who I know will stand up and pontificate in between songs, they're not getting my money.
I guess I'll have to settle for 2-3% instead of 4%.
Mick is another example of longevity. I cannot imagine being able to dance around the stage like he does at his age.
Curious, would you be OK if the performers espoused conservative talking points? Politics have been a part of concerts since the Vietnam War.
Nope. I want to be entertained. That's it.
I have been fortunate enough to have gone to so many concerts in my life and seen musicians that didn't make it much past 30 sadly. What really pisses me off these days are the prices of concerts, say like Bruce Springsteen. The cheapest seats were ridiculous! I have really cut back on my concerts as they are just not worth the cost anymore. Music is such a huge part of my life and will continue to be and my stereo system makes it sound like you are in the concert so there is that.
I do understand that getting out and about to different art and other public venues is important and they are much more affordable than concerts.
I agree; concerts are simply too expensive, especially when you add in parking and the cost of refreshments.