Ticket Prices.

[bluesbob]

Well, I'm was all worried about a pop music hack like Kenny playing what is otherwise an excellent festival...but then I saw the ticket prices. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...I'll go somewhere else for my country, thank you. Heck, you add in the camping (which I was going to do) and the food and beverage rip-offs inside the festival...for two people you're looking at a $500 weekend. At those prices I doubt there will ever be a Stagecoach II.

[suprefan]

Name another festival that didnt go through the same thing when it started and just decided to stop because a small percentage of people felt it was too pricey and not worth the risk? You underestimate Goldenvoice and what they are going to do.

[menikmati]

Why is every post of yours (bluesbob) saying the same thing? We get it, you don't like the high prices or "pop" acts....get over it, or don't go, that simple.

[BUNZY18]

WENT TO ONE AT INDIO BEFORE, THE BIG GIG THEY THOUGHT 10,000 PEOPLE WOULD BE THERE, A 1000 CAME! IT WAS AWESOME UNTIL THEY STARTED TAKING AWAY VIP PERKS SINCE THE PROMOTER WAS LOSING HIS SHIRT!!!
RAUL MALO IS THE ONLY REASON I MIGHT GO!!!
WHERE IS MARK CHESNUTT???????????

[Seattle]

Gosh, a five hundred dollar weekend, with that much music, sounds like a total bargain to me. Can't wait to go!!

[tdc1]

Why is every post of yours (bluesbob) saying the same thing? We get it, you don't like the high prices or "pop" acts....get over it, or don't go, that simple.

I agree, all I've heard out of you (bluesbob) is negativity. Do us all a favor and call in sick for this show. Your such a buzz killer. I think for all the acts involved over the weekend, it's well worth the $500.00 I'm going to invest. You'd pay much more than that if you went to see them all individually.

[sugarready]

I totally agree!! I think these prices are a steal!!!!! ALL of those acts for 500 bucks!!!! This is gonna be SOO exciting!!!!!!:D :D :p

[SHOW&GO]

Quit crying and get a good job. This is a deal to see these acts together.

[sugarready]

NO KIDDEN!!!!:D :D :D IM SOOO EXCITED!!!!!:D :D :D :D

[michelle98264]

The Merritt Mountain Music Festival in BC has similar prices and has big names but not as many performers. The camping is all on hard dirt. Over 200,000 people show up every year.

[Philthy]

$500 for a weekend is pretty damn good. Get a part time job or something, then you'll be able to afford it. Either that or just sell the chip that came off your shoulder, it's big enough to fetch $500 on ebay for sure.

[Vee]

HELP? What ARE the prices? Why can't I find them anywhere, I guess I'm just not that computer saavy.

Thanks.

Vee

[Countrygurl]

The prices are listed on the tickets page
http://stagecoachfestival.com/tickets

[Misfit138]

Gosh, a five hundred dollar weekend, with that much music, sounds like a total bargain to me. Can't wait to go!!

Quantity doesn't mean quality.. I'd pay the 500 bucks if the Pop artists weren't there.. seeing Willie, Kris Kristofferson, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Gary Allan and a few of the other non pop country artists is worth the bill.. Strait and Jackson would alright to see too but Chesney and gang are only on the bill to get as many pop fans there as possible so they can call the show a success.

[Seattle]

I guess I just don't have a problem seeing/hearing the acts I like and passing up the ones I don't. Since it's not physically possible (at least in my view) to watch three or four stages at once, I honestly don't see the problem here... No one forces you to see every act at these types of festivals (it is usually not even possible to see every act). If you don't want to see a certain artist, DON'T. But why condemn the entire festival just because you're not a hundred percent in love with every single act?


Quantity doesn't mean quality.

No, it does not. But neither are you the arbiter of what constitutes quality.


I'd pay the 500 bucks if the Pop artists weren't there.. seeing Willie, Kris Kristofferson, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Gary Allan and a few of the other non pop country artists is worth the bill.

I see... so the mere presence of Kenny Chesney on the grounds would prevent you from enjoying the performances of Willie, Kris, Earl, Ricky, et al? That's pretty unhealthy, really...


Chesney and gang are only on the bill to get as many pop fans there as possible so they can call the show a success.

I wonder if a few lessons in economic theory (not to mention common sense) would lessen your negative outlook on life? These festivals cannot happen without paying customers.

[bluesbob]

Hey...$500 is NOT reasonable. I saw Willie last September for $20. Hank III cost me $20 also. The Earl Brothers was $15. Wayne Hancock was $12. All of these are great country musicians. When is everybody gonna wake up and say Bullsh*t to outrageous prices. The only reason the prices are so high is because of those egotistical faggots on the main stage.

[Seattle]

Hey...$500 is NOT reasonable. I saw Willie last September for $20. Hank III cost me $20 also. The Earl Brothers was $15. Wayne Hancock was $12. All of these are great country musicians. When is everybody gonna wake up and say Bullsh*t to outrageous prices. The only reason the prices are so high is because of those egotistical faggots on the main stage.

Sorry... I'm having a little trouble with your math... for the four artists you listed, your average price per artist was $16.75. On the Stagecoach lineup, the average price at the GenAdmin level is $3.21 per artist; at the reserved seat level it is $7.56 per artist -- still less than half what you paid per show... even at the Gold Circle level, the price is $9.48 per artist, still considerably less that you paid over the last year. So, you could skip fully half the acts, and still have more bang for your buck at Stagecoach...

[tdc1]

Sorry... I'm having a little trouble with your math... for the four artists you listed, your average price per artist was $16.75. On the Stagecoach lineup, the average price at the GenAdmin level is $3.21 per artist; at the reserved seat level it is $7.56 per artist -- still less than half what you paid per show... even at the Gold Circle level, the price is $9.48 per artist, still considerably less that you paid over the last year. So, you could skip fully half the acts, and still have more bang for your buck at Stagecoach...

Thank you for breaking it down for "bluesbob". That way we can really see the absurdity of his "Too much money" comments. The truth is he's hiding behind the monetary issue, to spew his garbage about acts he doesn't like. I bet they wouldn't like him either.

[Misfit138]

I guess I just don't have a problem seeing/hearing the acts I like and passing up the ones I don't. Since it's not physically possible (at least in my view) to watch three or four stages at once, I honestly don't see the problem here... No one forces you to see every act at these types of festivals (it is usually not even possible to see every act). If you don't want to see a certain artist, DON'T. But why condemn the entire festival just because you're not a hundred percent in love with every single act?



No, it does not. But neither are you the arbiter of what constitutes quality.



I see... so the mere presence of Kenny Chesney on the grounds would prevent you from enjoying the performances of Willie, Kris, Earl, Ricky, et al? That's pretty unhealthy, really...



I wonder if a few lessons in economic theory (not to mention common sense) would lessen your negative outlook on life? These festivals cannot happen without paying customers.


1.) Never claimed to be the arbiter
2.) I will catch the real artists at another time. Not a single cent of mine will ever go to Chesney.
3.) Sorry, but I dont need any more classes on economic theory. This festival would have plenty of paying customers with artists like Willie, Kristofferson etc. on the bill.

[michelle98264]

How is Kenny Chesney not a "real" artist? How would someone sell that many albums and draw that many fans to his concerts if he was not "real?" How does this festival not have "real" artists that you will catch at another time? How would someone that is not a "real" artist get Entertainer of the Year? You don't make any sense!

And what did Kenny Chesney do to you to piss you off? Make a hell of a lot more money than you last year? Some people are so jealous it is sickening.

[Misfit138]

How is Kenny Chesney not a "real" artist? How would someone sell that many albums and draw that many fans to his concerts if he was not "real?" How does this festival not have "real" artists that you will catch at another time? How would someone that is not a "real" artist get Entertainer of the Year? You don't make any sense!

And what did Kenny Chesney do to you to piss you off? Make a hell of a lot more money than you last year? Some people are so jealous it is sickening.

Sorry I mispoke.. I meant Real Country Artists.. That better?

Also I didn't say that that this concert didn't have "real" artists. I meant that I would catch the "real" country artists such as Willie, Kris Kristofferson, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Gary Allan just to name a few at another time. Just because he gets entertainer of the year does not mean he is country.

You almost got me!!

[Seattle]

1.) Never claimed to be the arbiter
2.) I will catch the real artists at another time. Not a single cent of mine will ever go to Chesney.
3.) Sorry, but I dont need any more classes on economic theory. This festival would have plenty of paying customers with artists like Willie, Kristofferson etc. on the bill.

1.) You most certainly did. At least three times in this thread alone.

2.) Then you are posting on this board... why, exactly? Just trying to annoy people?

3.) We'll have to agree to disagree -- I doubt you can back that up with anything concrete, and I tend to believe the absence of such a festival speaks pretty loudly.

[Misfit138]

1.) You most certainly did. At least three times in this thread alone.

2.) Then you are posting on this board... why, exactly? Just trying to annoy people?

3.) We'll have to agree to disagree -- I doubt you can back that up with anything concrete, and I tend to believe the absence of such a festival speaks pretty loudly.

Again never claimed it but okay... think what you want..

I'm here because I was told about this show and I came here to see what it is all about so are you telling me that I shouldn't post because I may have an opinion that you or any others may not agree with?

Willie alone can attract a huge crowd..

[Seattle]

I'm here because I was told about this show and I came here to see what it is all about so are you telling me that I shouldn't post because I may have an opinion that you or any others may not agree with?

No, I'm trying to understand what your motivation is... you came to this site, discovered you hate half the lineup for the festival, and now you want to... what? Continue to tell everyone how much you hate Kenny Chesney? We get it -- you don't like him, or his music, or his lifestyle, or whatever. And you think Willie can outsell him (although, inexplicably, he does not... how can that possibly be?!).

[Misfit138]

No, I'm trying to understand what your motivation is... you came to this site, discovered you hate half the lineup for the festival, and now you want to... what? Continue to tell everyone how much you hate Kenny Chesney? We get it -- you don't like him, or his music, or his lifestyle, or whatever. And you think Willie can outsell him (although, inexplicably, he does not... how can that possibly be?!).

Who said I hate half the lineup?? I don't continue to tell anyone how much I hate Chesney.. I never said that Willie can outsell anyone so quit putting words in my mouth. I said they could still have a successful show. Simple as that.

[Seattle]

Who said I hate half the lineup?? I don't continue to tell anyone how much I hate Chesney..

“Chesney and gang are only on the bill to get as many pop fans there as possible so they can call the show a success”

“I will catch the real artists at another time.”

“Not a single cent of mine will ever go to Chesney.“

“Just because he gets entertainer of the year does not mean he is country.“

“Just because you make a lot of money does not mean you can't be a joke.”

“I'd pay the 500 bucks if the Pop artists weren't there”

My mistake -- obviously you are quite neutral on the subject of Kenny Chesney...:rolleyes:

[michelle98264]

Hey Seattle - it sounds like we are very close in points of view and proximity! It is nice to see that on here!

[Philthy]

I think people are really missing the point about ticket prices here.

The $500 we were talking about is the general cost of the weekend, including accomodation, food, drink and travel etc.

Standard 2 day passes are only $165. A total bargain. Quit whining.

VIP passes are more money - but that's for the golden circle, and to be honest - the golden cirlce isn't all that great. Yes you get a bit closer, but the sound is always better when you're a bit further back.

So really you're bitching about $165 for a ticket, which is crazily cheap for all the artists you'll see.

When you go see someone at their own concert it may only cost $20. But you're not paying for 4 stages, hundreds of security, loan of a polo gound, fire crews, ambulance crews, police etc etc. It costs a lot of money to put these events on.

If you don't like it, and you don't want to go - do everyone a favor and spend your time more productively, rather than coming to a messageboard about a Country Music Festival that you're not even coming to. I mean....seriously - is your life that boring?

[Misfit138]

“Chesney and gang are only on the bill to get as many pop fans there as possible so they can call the show a success”

“I will catch the real artists at another time.”

“Not a single cent of mine will ever go to Chesney.“

“Just because he gets entertainer of the year does not mean he is country.“

“Just because you make a lot of money does not mean you can't be a joke.”

“I'd pay the 500 bucks if the Pop artists weren't there”

My mistake -- obviously you are quite neutral on the subject of Kenny Chesney...:rolleyes:

Are you serious??? Everyone of those statements were responses to other posts in the same thread .. So if you want to look at it as constant bashing then suit yourself. You guys almost got me ..!!!

[Seattle]

Are you serious??? Everyone of those statements were responses to other posts in the same thread .. So if you want to look at it as constant bashing then suit yourself. You guys almost got me ..!!!

'kay, now you're not even making sense... if you don't consider six anti-Chesney statements (not all from the same thread, by the way) "constant bashing," then what exactly WOULD constitute constant bashing? Eight statements? Nine? 15? Just wondering where the line is...

[Misfit138]

'kay, now you're not even making sense... if you don't consider six anti-Chesney statements (not all from the same thread, by the way) "constant bashing," then what exactly WOULD constitute constant bashing? Eight statements? Nine? 15? Just wondering where the line is...

hahaha.. like I said.. suit yourself...

[Seattle]

hahaha.. like I said.. suit yourself...

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What does that even mean? Are you OK?

[maduro_1]

Geez, kids, this rant needs to be shut down. I saw Kenny w\George, Tim McGraw and the Chicks... 'bout seven years back in Vegas... he was country... at one time. but hey.... if puka shells and slow songs can garnish the $$ and the girls... who knows, maybe I would sell out to. It really doesn't matter folks... after a day of real country music... cuddling up with a Perry Como wouldn't be bad. Chill and enjoy.

[Misfit138]

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What does that even mean? Are you OK?

Im referencing this.. " So if you want to look at it as constant bashing then suit yourself. " Remember now???

[Seattle]

Well, Misfit, since you can't/won't defend your position, then Maduro is correct and this thread is done. Nice chatting with all your personalities.

[Misfit138]

Well, Misfit, since you can't/won't defend your position, then Maduro is correct and this thread is done. Nice chatting with all your personalities.

Oh.. I see.. you're the arbiter now.. . What position do I need to defend? Any derogatory comments about chesney have been in this thread and maybe one comment in another.. If you percieve these comments as an attack on Chesney then I guess you're a little sensitive. I was asked why I wouldn't go and I answered, simple as that. But you dont see it that way apparently.

Now what else do I need to defend.. ?

[Misfit138]

Nice chatting with all your personalities.

Wow... that was witty.... :D

[Seattle]

You've back-pedaled your way into a corner, Misfit. You can't defend your position because apparently you can't even remember what it is...

[Misfit138]

You've back-pedaled your way into a corner, Misfit. You can't defend your position because apparently you can't even remember what it is...


you're delusional.... and witty

Oh please enlighten me and tell me what my position is, oh mighty arbiter

[Seattle]

Sigh. This is really getting tiresome, Misfit. Surely you are capable of reading your own posts. R-E-A-D them, honey, it’s not that difficult. You’ve claimed to know which artists are “real”; you have implied that if an artist is not “real” in your estimation, he or she is lacking in quality; you have made numerous negative comments about one artist in particular, then back-pedaled and claimed you were not bashing him; you have refused to answer a direct question as to what you would consider bashing... Do you need me to go on, or have you figured out that READing thing now?

(And for anyone else reading this thread -- no, there is no point to it, other than Misfit continually setting himself (or herself) up and getting called on his/her contradictions and inconsistencies. And yes, the fun quickly drains out of it when all a person can say is "think what you like" and "wow that was witty." No challenge = no fun.)

[Misfit138]

Sigh. This is really getting tiresome, Misfit. Surely you are capable of reading your own posts. R-E-A-D them, honey, it’s not that difficult. You’ve claimed to know which artists are “real”; you have implied that if an artist is not “real” in your estimation, he or she is lacking in quality; you have made numerous negative comments about one artist in particular, then back-pedaled and claimed you were not bashing him; you have refused to answer a direct question as to what you would consider bashing... Do you need me to go on, or have you figured out that READing thing now?

(And for anyone else reading this thread -- no, there is no point to it, other than Misfit continually setting himself (or herself) up and getting called on his/her contradictions and inconsistencies. And yes, the fun quickly drains out of it when all a person can say is "think what you like" and "wow that was witty." No challenge = no fun.)

For crying out loud.. Take your own GREAT advice and READ...When I said they werent real artists I very quickly rebutted myself... Did ya read that??? Now.. Let me repeat myself.. I don't think he (chesney) is a REAL country artist.... An artist yes but not Country.. Understand that now? Must I be be any more clear for you? Or will you turn what I said into something else yet once again. You are either doing that purposefully or you are not comprehending what you are reading..

If that is what you think is bashing then fine.. I bashed him.. But a derogatory response about something or someone to a question is not bashing in my mind. But I will settle with ya on this one.

Lastly I said "think what you like" because I was tired of trying to convince you of anything because you either aren't READing or comprehending. Example.. you thought I said that Willie would outsell Chesney... Which I did not say..

[iconoclast78]

I'm actually glad they put all the pop garbage on one stage. Now I don't have to be frustrated about two artists I really want to see playing at the same time on different stages.

[Montanabill]

Seems like a good deal to me. I'm from Montana and wil do Merrill Fest the weekend before, not cheap either.
Besides, there will be other greats like Ramblin Jack, Don Edwards, Katy Moffat and so on. All in all, lots of choices.