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.
If memory serves, I’ve been to exactly two concerts in my life; Peter, Paul and Mary back in the ‘60s and John Denver right soon after the Challenger disaster. That’s it. I hate crowds that tend to happen with such gatherings. Up until I moved however, I went to plays, smaller venue musical events, sang in choruses, did a lot of line dancing and have always made the arts a big part of my(so far)long life so maybe there’s something to that study. As a matter of fact, I have music on this minute at 10:15 in the morning and always fall asleep to it at night.
By the way Bill getting into that WSJ article was a pain in the tail. By the time I jumped through all their hoops to read the article, I’d forgotten what the thing was supposed to be about in the first place. I must say though that while the article about the disaster that is the once beautiful Reflecting Pool was ok, the comments were even better. Even Murdock’s rag couldn’t modify all the negative comments about how badly the whole thing has been completely botched, out of existence and there were plenty. Having been to most of DC over a number of years, what has been allowed to happen there is criminal. It is OUR nation’s Capital not his personal playground to have his way with.
Stopped going to concerts in the 90’s after I attended two that had such loud, poorly adjusted sound that it hurt my ears. Won’t mention the very drunk young men in the row behind us at one of those concerts who kept spilling their beer on my head and yelling profanities for most of the concert. I do attend musical performances in a small local theatre that holds about 200 people and the acoustics are wonderful. I think attending cultural events of any kind is good as it keeps your brain active.
The reflecting pool story is sad. There is no limit to that man’s vanity; he has already caused so many issues that one wonders how many more he can possibly create over the rest of his term.
I love, love, love live music! However, the large venues seem to have unruly crowds depending on who is performing! We have an outstanding Jazz club that has more than jazz, where we prefer to go. We get up close and personal with the performers and occasionally get to visit with them. The crowds are behaved and the music is a joy! Wineries, outdoors, are also a fun option that we have! Earth Wind & Fire was at a local winery and we were so overwhelmed with joy it brought us to tears! It was an amazing concert. Plus being part of a group is also energizing! There's nothing like being on stage to an appreciative crowd!!! Keep the joy!
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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.
If memory serves, I’ve been to exactly two concerts in my life; Peter, Paul and Mary back in the ‘60s and John Denver right soon after the Challenger disaster. That’s it. I hate crowds that tend to happen with such gatherings. Up until I moved however, I went to plays, smaller venue musical events, sang in choruses, did a lot of line dancing and have always made the arts a big part of my(so far)long life so maybe there’s something to that study. As a matter of fact, I have music on this minute at 10:15 in the morning and always fall asleep to it at night.
By the way Bill getting into that WSJ article was a pain in the tail. By the time I jumped through all their hoops to read the article, I’d forgotten what the thing was supposed to be about in the first place. I must say though that while the article about the disaster that is the once beautiful Reflecting Pool was ok, the comments were even better. Even Murdock’s rag couldn’t modify all the negative comments about how badly the whole thing has been completely botched, out of existence and there were plenty. Having been to most of DC over a number of years, what has been allowed to happen there is criminal. It is OUR nation’s Capital not his personal playground to have his way with.
Stopped going to concerts in the 90’s after I attended two that had such loud, poorly adjusted sound that it hurt my ears. Won’t mention the very drunk young men in the row behind us at one of those concerts who kept spilling their beer on my head and yelling profanities for most of the concert. I do attend musical performances in a small local theatre that holds about 200 people and the acoustics are wonderful. I think attending cultural events of any kind is good as it keeps your brain active.
The reflecting pool story is sad. There is no limit to that man’s vanity; he has already caused so many issues that one wonders how many more he can possibly create over the rest of his term.
I love, love, love live music! However, the large venues seem to have unruly crowds depending on who is performing! We have an outstanding Jazz club that has more than jazz, where we prefer to go. We get up close and personal with the performers and occasionally get to visit with them. The crowds are behaved and the music is a joy! Wineries, outdoors, are also a fun option that we have! Earth Wind & Fire was at a local winery and we were so overwhelmed with joy it brought us to tears! It was an amazing concert. Plus being part of a group is also energizing! There's nothing like being on stage to an appreciative crowd!!! Keep the joy!