How often does where you purchase concert tickets from cross your mind?

On Monday, I had the stark realization I hadn't given a bit of thought to where I purchased my concert tickets from. I guess I never really thought it made a difference. With scalpers more prominent than I ever, I've found myself crossing my fingers while searching Ticketmaster for Foo Fighters tickets in hopes I'd score even one. They are a growing problem. StubHub isn't helpful either.

I don't have the answer to solving ticket purchase issues for national tours, BUT I certainly found the best way to get tickets to local shows. BUY FROM THE BAND.

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In my opinion, there are three very solid reasons that you should purchase your tickets from the bands (or artist) if you're interested in going to a local show.

Those reasons are...

  • Discounted prices. Yep! Most of the time purchasing a ticket in advance (from the band themselves) means you're not paying door prices the night of.
  • Human interaction. How often do you really get to have a conversation in person with anyone anymore? It's getting rare. Meet the band and get to know them! It can't hurt!
  • NO SCALPERS. None. It's a guarantee that when you arrange for ticket purchase with one of the bands playing, you're actually getting a physical ticket in your hands which is indisputable.

Yesterday afternoon I met up with some of the members of AfterTime who personally delivered my tickets to their upcoming show. It gave me a chance to catch up with Brad and A.J., and I was confident that I would walk away with true tickets to a show I'm interested in.

Try ordering from the band next time? It should help skirt the scalper problem, locally. You could always win some free tickets from the radio too! ;-)

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