I miss concerts :(

[musiclover]

I use to go to like 2-3 live concerts every year, it's my FAVORITE non family time past-time, but since we've had kids my concert experiences have been few and far between.

Between the price of tickets rising for good shows (good to me, I like popular bands like The Boss, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac etc..) and then having to get a sitter (not easy for us) it's just not a good fit these days.

DH was talking about getting me tickets to see The Eagles for my birthday ( I REALLY want to see the Eagles), but this mom of two who is daycare and mortgage poor just could not pull the trigger on having him buy them .  It would have bene over $200 for just 'okay' seats.

I need clothing really bad, so I guess I "should" just use my birthday money for clothing....lame. I am so jelaous of you ladies who have great clothing budgets, that is just not me.


First world problems right? haha

Anyone seeing any shows this year?, perhaps I can live through you.

[irishsara]

I'm annoyed that they cost so much. I love seeing live shows, but who has the money for that?

[thedahliharpa]

I think you should at least try and go once a year even if you have nosebleed seats. How far are you from Boston? I'm just thinking that smaller club shows are more affordable and a lot of older bands play those circuits.

I searched Boston County fair and this came up but again I don't know if it is close. The county fair typically has a lot of less expensive shows and look a Eagles tribute band is playing. www.ecfair.org/ I'm sure if you have a drink and squint you will think you are seeing Don Henley :-)

We are going to see Rancid for my birthday in July but yes the babysitter for two part makes it tough.

[jaime183]

It does make it tough and so expensive!
We are going to see Huey Lewis at the zoo in July and are going to a theater show for our anniversary next week (Rock of Ages) but it's pricey and I hesitate to spend so much on one night

[devonpow]

I'm going to see Bon Jovi in July! But yeah, prior to that I think my last concert was Neil Diaomnd at Fenway Park....5 years ago. Sad trombone....

[teamhayes]

I almost never go to concerts. They are so super expensive and I can never justify the cost when there are so many other things that I can buy and have for longer. One reason why I hate going out to eat - nothing to show for it when the food it done.

That being said I am going to JayZ and JT this August!

[musiclover]

May 30, 2013 11:47:59 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

I think you should at least try and go once a year even if you have nosebleed seats. How far are you from Boston? I'm just thinking that smaller club shows are more affordable and a lot of older bands play those circuits.

I searched Boston County fair and this came up but again I don't know if it is close. The county fair typically has a lot of less expensive shows and look a Eagles tribute band is playing. www.ecfair.org/ I'm sure if you have a drink and squint you will think you are seeing Don Henley :-)

We are going to see Rancid for my birthday in July but yes the babysitter for two part makes it tough.

Lately I tend to average 'just" one a year, it was the boss last year.
I am about 45 minutes from Boston.
I've never heard of the Boston County Fair, but I bet it's fun!!!
Yes, a nice drink (or 3) and some squinting can possibly make anyone look like Don Henley, lol.

Who will sit for you when you go to the show, MIL?

[musiclover]

May 30, 2013 11:50:35 GMT -5 jaime183 said:

It does make it tough and so expensive!
We are going to see Huey Lewis at the zoo in July and are going to a theater show for our anniversary next week (Rock of Ages) but it's pricey and I hesitate to spend so much on one night

Huey Lewis and the News are AMAZING!! DH and I saw them about 3 years ago, such a great show!!
have fun!!
Wait....at the zoo? (huh)

oooh, I'd like Rock of Ages too.

[jaime183]

May 30, 2013 12:30:43 GMT -5 musiclover said:

May 30, 2013 11:50:35 GMT -5 jaime183 said:

It does make it tough and so expensive!
We are going to see Huey Lewis at the zoo in July and are going to a theater show for our anniversary next week (Rock of Ages) but it's pricey and I hesitate to spend so much on one night

Huey Lewis and the News are AMAZING!! DH and I saw them about 3 years ago, such a great show!!
have fun!!
Wait....at the zoo? (huh)

oooh, I'd like Rock of Ages too.

Our zoo has a summer concert series and it's pretty popular. We've never been but all our friends always go.
here are some pics www.zooconcerts.com/about/

[bebeetmoi]

Tell me about it. Since DD's been born, I've gone to 2 shows. One of them was to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs which was pretty amazing, so I can't complain too much. H still goes to shows all the time, he just now brings a friend instead of me (bastard).

[The Foozzler]

I am going to New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men....tomorrow night!

[musiclover]

May 30, 2013 13:34:02 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

I am going to New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men....tomorrow night!

AMAZING!!! Maybe share some photos for us to drool over?

[skiesthelimit]

I'm seeing the New Kids next Tuesday

[careyalis]

We saw the boss last year too! He puts on a great show. We were actually offered 2 free tickets to the forecastle festival in July, but we won't be able to make it . I love concerts too!