Originally posted by Julian, certified WEBLEBRITY:I second that…
Thanks. As a fan of competition, I will absolutely email them in support of the end of the de facto IMP monopoly in the metro DC area.
Got a Live Nation email regarding Silver Spring Fillmore
Originally posted by sweetcell:really, welcoming competition… um… remember the promised DC House of Blues [points finger]
Originally posted by Julian, certified WEBLEBRITY:i take it you're also a fan of using public money for private ventures? seth is on record as saying that he welcomes competition, but he - along with a lot of other people - object to how the LiveNation deal was negotiated in the dark, using public funds, and without a call for competitive (!) bids.
Thanks. As a fan of competition, I will absolutely email them in support of the end of the de facto IMP monopoly in the metro DC area.
according to StubHub, DC is a low 18th place as a 'rockin' city:
Richmond speeds past D.C. as buzzing concert scene
Washington Business Journal - by Tierney Plumb, Staff Reporter
D.C. slipped this year on StubHubâ??s third annual ranking of the 20 most-active markets for summer concert tickets.
U.S. cities that use the San Francisco-based ticket marketplace were ranked based on total sales for concerts between May 15 and Sept. 15.
The Richmond area took the biggest leap on the list, moving up from No. 17 to No. 9 this year, helped by performances from Jimmy Buffett, Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen, Jonas Brothers and Dave Matthews Band – the majority of which took place at Nissan Pavilion.
Despite D.C.â??s three best-selling acts hosted at the Verizon Center â?? Coldplay, Eagles and Pearl Jam â?? it dropped to No. 18 from No. 15 in 2007.
For the third year in a row, New York took the top seat, hosting such performances as Billy Joelâ??s sold out musical â??Last Plays at Sheaâ? in July.
Joel commanded the highest average selling ticket price among the summerâ??s top concerts, at $230 apiece.
Boston jumped to No. 2 on this yearâ??s list after ranking No. 4 in 2007 on the strength of Kenny Chesney and Bruce Springsteenâ??s performances at Gillette Stadium.
Two newcomers made debuts on the list, with Indianapolis at No. 13 and Cleveland at No. 20.
The most expensive concert ticket sold this summer as of Aug. 11 through StubHub, an eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) company, was $4,000 for a front row seat to the Dave Matthews Band concert in New York City on Sept. 10. The cheapest: $2 for a middle section ticket to see the same band in Michigan on June 9.
2008 Americaâ??s 20 Most Rockinâ?? Cities
New York City
Boston
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco Bay Area
Hartford
Detroit
Richmond
Dallas
Atlanta
Las Vegas
Indianapolis
Atlantic City
Seattle
Denver
Houston
Washington
Miami
Cleveland
~
it's very apparent when there isn't alot of competition or multiple venues like other cities has.
Richmond speeds past D.C. as buzzing concert scene
Washington Business Journal - by Tierney Plumb, Staff Reporter
D.C. slipped this year on StubHubâ??s third annual ranking of the 20 most-active markets for summer concert tickets.
U.S. cities that use the San Francisco-based ticket marketplace were ranked based on total sales for concerts between May 15 and Sept. 15.
The Richmond area took the biggest leap on the list, moving up from No. 17 to No. 9 this year, helped by performances from Jimmy Buffett, Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen, Jonas Brothers and Dave Matthews Band – the majority of which took place at Nissan Pavilion.
Despite D.C.â??s three best-selling acts hosted at the Verizon Center â?? Coldplay, Eagles and Pearl Jam â?? it dropped to No. 18 from No. 15 in 2007.
For the third year in a row, New York took the top seat, hosting such performances as Billy Joelâ??s sold out musical â??Last Plays at Sheaâ? in July.
Joel commanded the highest average selling ticket price among the summerâ??s top concerts, at $230 apiece.
Boston jumped to No. 2 on this yearâ??s list after ranking No. 4 in 2007 on the strength of Kenny Chesney and Bruce Springsteenâ??s performances at Gillette Stadium.
Two newcomers made debuts on the list, with Indianapolis at No. 13 and Cleveland at No. 20.
The most expensive concert ticket sold this summer as of Aug. 11 through StubHub, an eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) company, was $4,000 for a front row seat to the Dave Matthews Band concert in New York City on Sept. 10. The cheapest: $2 for a middle section ticket to see the same band in Michigan on June 9.
2008 Americaâ??s 20 Most Rockinâ?? Cities
New York City
Boston
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco Bay Area
Hartford
Detroit
Richmond
Dallas
Atlanta
Las Vegas
Indianapolis
Atlantic City
Seattle
Denver
Houston
Washington
Miami
Cleveland
~
it's very apparent when there isn't alot of competition or multiple venues like other cities has.
Originally posted by Giles:This seems like a faulty methodology for gauging "rocking-ness"… it means that a city with a bunch of mainstream, high-priced shows could come out ahead of one with cheaper, more indie-oriented shows.
U.S. cities that use the San Francisco-based ticket marketplace were ranked based on total sales for concerts between May 15 and Sept. 15.
Not to mention that from what I've seen, tickets for the 9:30 Club tend to cost less than those for identical shows in cities like New York or Chicago.
StubHub is even faulty for including Nissan as a Richmond venue - come on, I don't think so…
but even for indie oriented shows - DC doesn't even come close to the number of venues that Philly has. More bands go to Philly because there are more venues to choose from to book them. One could also attribute Philly having a much more vibrant music scene because they actually have radio station XPN - that plays eclectic music. You'd think XM would have built to a music venue to showcase and broadcast shows, but nope… no deal for Washingtonians. NPR though is in the works for the construction of a multi-purpose venue, to do just that: music, lectures, etc. I know that NPR work with the 9:30 to broadcast online concerts which is great (the 'Of Montreal' show will be available tonight), but it's also in their best interest to have their own venue.
but even for indie oriented shows - DC doesn't even come close to the number of venues that Philly has. More bands go to Philly because there are more venues to choose from to book them. One could also attribute Philly having a much more vibrant music scene because they actually have radio station XPN - that plays eclectic music. You'd think XM would have built to a music venue to showcase and broadcast shows, but nope… no deal for Washingtonians. NPR though is in the works for the construction of a multi-purpose venue, to do just that: music, lectures, etc. I know that NPR work with the 9:30 to broadcast online concerts which is great (the 'Of Montreal' show will be available tonight), but it's also in their best interest to have their own venue.
i don't think it's the "lack" of venues as to why bands skip DC….
sucky radio? what, why?
I remember someone saying that some bands request that a venue be a particular size to maximise ticket sales/profit - if none are available they can choose not to play in a city/region.
wasn't there at one point talk about the DC Armoury being converted to showcase larger 'music' shows?
I remember someone saying that some bands request that a venue be a particular size to maximise ticket sales/profit - if none are available they can choose not to play in a city/region.
wasn't there at one point talk about the DC Armoury being converted to showcase larger 'music' shows?
the only person that can truly answered authoritatively around here is Seth…
first they need subsidies, now they need to have laws changed…
County alters zoning policy, clears way for Live Nation venue
sounds like it's almost a done deal.
County alters zoning policy, clears way for Live Nation venue
sounds like it's almost a done deal.