Bubkis.”įor Subscribers Inside the battle for control of a legendary music club - and the soul of a high desert townĪ bitter dispute over ownership of Pioneertown roadhouse Pappy & Harriet’s has stirred fears among locals about the gentrification of their community.ĭynamic pricing has already impacted ticket buyers for Harry Styles and Paul McCartney concerts. Guitarist Steve Van Zandt responded: “I have nothing whatsoever to do with the price of tickets. That initial silence from the Springsteen camp led some to confront E Street Band members online. Springsteen hasn’t commented, and manager Jon Landau declined an interview request through a publicist. In a statement, he added, “Americans have the right to enjoy some live entertainment without getting ripped off.” of New Jersey, who aimed his disapproval squarely at Ticketmaster for “the latest scandal from the greedy ticket monopoly.” Pascrell, who opposed Ticketmaster’s 2009 merger with Live Nation, is also a sponsor of the BOSS Act, which would force some transparency on the ticket industry. No Los Angeles shows have been announced.Įven Backstreets magazine, the most devoted chronicler of Springsteen’s career for decades, posted a screenshot on Twitter of sky-high prices from Ticketmaster’s “Official Platinum” seating program and asked in disbelief: “Tampa mid-floor for $4,400 each, anyone?” Prospective concertgoers also complained that the final checkout cost could be much higher than that price originally offered, as processing and other Ticketmaster fees would also be exponentially greater.Īnother round of tickets goes on sale Friday morning for seats on the 31-date U.S. That has meant fans looking to buy a coveted seat near the stage found themselves on a financial ride as bumpy as the latest cryptocurrency. Rather than scalpers, the money would instead go to the artist and promoter. In an attempt to cut off the multibillion-dollar resale business, ticket prices jumped to a “fair value” based on demand to approximate the secondary market. arena tour, Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” program sent the face value for some floor seats to a dizzying $4,000 to $5,000 apiece. When Springsteen’s loyal fan base logged in on July 20 to purchase tickets for the opening seven dates of his 2023 U.S. A national tour with his E Street Band typically means his hardcore followers bounce from state to state, taking in as many of the Boss’ legendary three- or four-hour marathon concerts as their wallets will allow. As one of the most beloved figures in popular music, Bruce Springsteen has enjoyed decades of absolute devotion from his legion of fans.
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