No recession for rock stars?

By Amy Roe

Summary

Duran Duran's Sunday gig at Marymoor Park, and its $50 tickets, was the talk of the BBQ this weekend. Even the most die-hard former(?) fans had to admit it was a steep price to see how Simon Le Bon had held up (or not.)

How much would you pay to see your favorite performer? Do you think tickets prices are out of line?

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Story Published: Jul 7, 2009 at 8:18 AM PST

Story Updated: Jul 7, 2009 at 8:17 AM PST

No recession for rock stars?

Music group Duran Duran, from left, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes are photographed in New York.

Duran Duran's Sunday gig at Marymoor Park, and its $50 tickets, was the talk of the BBQ this weekend. Even the most die-hard former(?) fans had to admit it was a steep price to see how Simon Le Bon had held up (or not.) It's not just cash- strapped has-beens (er, legends) cashing in.

Bumbershoot charges $35 for a single day ($50 after 8/22.) It's $60 bucks for Portland's 4-day MusicFestNW and those coveted Sasquatch tix can cost you up to $76.50 for a single DAY! Say goodbye to a world where you could save up your babysitting money to see Madonna at the Kingdome or Prince at the Tacoma Dome.

 How much would you pay to see your favorite performer? Do you think tickets prices are out of line?

Discussion

Could Facebook help you land a job?

  • Maybe, if used carefully
  • Probably not. Those people aren't your real friends.
  • No way! Facebook is for losers!

Discussion

Are dollar stores really a good deal?

  • Yes, but you've got to be careful.
  • No, they're for suckers who can't do math.
  • I wouldn't know-- I'm rich!

Discussion

Do you think weddings have gotten too lavish?

  • Yes, they're out of control
  • Sometimes
  • No
  • I don't know. I never get invited to them.

Discussion

Are you worried about being laid off?

  • Yes; my company is cutting jobs.
  • Yes; I think layoffs are coming.
  • No; my job is secure.
  • No, I've already been laid off.

Discussion

Are you feeling more confident about the economy?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe
  • Not sure.

Discussion

Do you use points or mileage credit cards?

  • Yes, I put everything on them
  • Yes, for big purchases
  • NO, I don't need an incentive to rack up debt

Discussion

Do you use points or mileage credit cards?

  • Yes, I put everything on them
  • Yes, but only for big purchases
  • NO, I don't need an incentive to rack up debt
  • No, I don't use credit cards at all.

Discussion

Are lower home prices making you think about buying a home?

  • Yes
  • No
  • No - I already own a home

Discussion

Would you use food stamps?

  • Yes, I use them now.
  • Yes, if I qualified.
  • Maybe.
  • No, I would never use food stamps.

Discussion

Do you use coupons?

  • Yes, I always use them
  • Yes, whenever I can.
  • Sometimes, when I remember them.
  • What are coupons?