why does everything sell out so fast?

[General_Tso]

Originally posted by Got Haggis?:
  On my way to work in Baltimore, I always pass a parked yellow hummer that has bio written in front of diesel.  I've always wondered if it is really full of biodiesel or if the owner just put that on there to make himself feel better.
 
 i own a VW golf diesel, thinking about brewing my own bio diesel.

I put a "Powered by Haggis" sticker on my bumper.

[helicon1]

Originally posted by organizedconfusion:
 
 I think the problem with selling out so fast is that, people have the money to throw around and casually go to 930 to see bands that they dont really KNOW about. So it could be the complete opposite. The more people who make 100,000 a year get season tickets to 930.

I can't imagine this as being a reason for shows selling out faster and more frequently. Back in my college days (late 90's), I went to the old Black Cat plenty of times to check out bands I didn't really know. Same with the 9:30. And yes kiddies, both places existed in different buildings prior to their current incarnation  

[palahniukkubrick]

Originally posted by organizedconfusion:
  I dont know anyone who stops going to 930 because there is too many young people. Thats just bullshit.
 
 I think the problem with selling out so fast is that, people have the money to throw around and casually go to 930 to see bands that they dont really KNOW about. So it could be the complete opposite. The more people who make 100,000 a year get season tickets to 930.

que?

[you be betty]

Originally posted by dia:
  i think its a good thing shows are selling out, it makes bands feel more welcome when they come to dc. this board is incredibly pretentious talking about the kids who talk and their phones and what not, those are the kids that are going to keep going to the shows when everyone who has been active in the scene for the past decade get out of it. if you don't like the state of the current 930 club then stop complaining and go to like the sidebar or some backstage show at blackcat.

See, this is where I disagree; because I'm one of those "kids" that is active in the scene, has been for a while, and will be for a while to come; and I NEVER talk on my phone during a band's set.  I've been going to shows in the area since I was a mere 11 years old, and even I knew then not to talk on a phone in the middle of a band's set.  The people that are doing the talking are not necessarily teenyboppers, they are just rude.  I have seen plenty of cute little hipsters jabbering on their sidekicks during shows.  It's not being pretentious...it's being respectful to who is on stage.

[thebirdsflyhigh]

See, this is where I disagree; because I'm one of those "kids" that is active in the scene, has been for a while, and will be for a while to come; and I NEVER talk on my phone during a band's set. I've been going to shows in the area since I was a mere 11 years old, and even I knew then not to talk on a phone in the middle of a band's set. The people that are doing the talking are not necessarily teenyboppers, they are just rude. I have seen plenty of cute little hipsters jabbering on their sidekicks during shows. It's not being pretentious...it's being respectful to who is on stage.

i agree with you, i am also young and have been involved in the scene for a long time. i think it is awful when kids talk on their phones or text message during bands. i was refering to the people who condemn the scenesters as being pretentious. all i ever seem to see on this board is people who make fun of kids for having like going to shows for the "wrong" reasons and going only to be cool; which is not me and not most of the kids. i don't see why the older concert goers have the right to say who deserves to be at a show more. i may have misinterpreted but thats what the majority of these topics not necessarily this thread seem to be on.

[you be betty]

I think you misinterpreted; because I've never had a problem with anyone on these boards.  And I get offended kind of easily, sometimes.  But I love everyone on here.  Sometimes people make sarcastic remarks, but they are easily laughed off.  I'm amused.  
 
 
 I also don't think there is anything wrong with texting during a band, because while it may be viewed by some as rude; you aren't really disturbing anyone elses' ability to watch the show at that point...

[Bags]

Originally posted by you be pickup:
  People want to be able to say that they saw whatever is the next big thing before they became big. Arcade Fire, Sufjan, Franz Ferdinand

But why would this be different now from 6 years ago, say?  I think that's the question being asked here.  It's always been cool to "see them when they were nobodies" -- why SO MANY sell out shows now versus 1997??

[Bags]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
  It has nothing to do with pretentiousness. It has everything to do with respect for the performers and the people around you.
 
   

Originally posted by dia:
   this board is incredibly pretentious talking about the kids who talk and their phones and what not, those are the kids that are going to keep going to the shows when everyone who has been active in the scene for the past decade get out of it.  

[/b]

I've been going to shows and buying albums -- even now, in the face of all those free downloads -- for 20 years, Dia.  I'm still around and supporting the shows.

[Bags]

Originally posted by organizedconfusion:
  The more people who make 100,000 a year get season tickets to 930.

OH how you mock.  IF ONLY there were a season pass, my friend.  With VIP access - HO boy.  Dare to dream.  ;0

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by dia:
 all i ever seem to see on this board is people who make fun of kids for having like going to shows for the "wrong" reasons and going only to be cool; ... i may have misinterpreted but thats what the majority of these topics not necessarily this thread seem to be on.

it's too bad they don't teach reading comprehension in our schools any more

[Arlette]

I want a season pass.  I'm old. I still like new music.  Now I have the bucks to pay for it.  How can I get one?
 
 Seth?  C'mon, let's really rile up the masses.  You're for capitalism.  It's win/win. I've paid my dues over the years seeing countless bands and spending a gazillion dollars on drinks.  I'll pay you for the ability to get in on pre-sales before anyone else.  A season pass, yes!.  And not a public pre-sale code, a private one. Each season pass member, who pays for the privelge, gets a unique passcode. The technology exists.  
 
 Let's do it.  My checkbook/credit card is ready.

[Seth Hurwitz]

I like the idea of taking care of regulars, but I don't want to create an elitist thing that makes others feel left out
 
 we had a discussion a couple years back of how to do this, and there were some good ideas...just never pulled the trigger...fact is we're just too busy trying to pull off what we do now
 
 as far as things selling out too fast - yes, the hot shows sell out as fast as the bytes can travel, but there's no new foul play going on
 
 I think more & more people have figured out how to get in on it
 
 however...what I have no sympathy for is the people that whine about getting shut out of shows that were on sale for plenty of time

[MindCage]

Originally posted by Glass Arm Shattering:
 And yes kiddies, both places existed in different buildings prior to their current incarnation    

This is one of the reasons we're looking forward to playing the Black Cat next week. The band was the last band to play upstairs at The Cage before The Black Cat moved down a few doors    Of course this was before I joined it but I remember the show very well. Gotta watch out for those low ceiling otherwise you might crack your head open while rockin out!
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 MindCage
 Mindless Faith
 Deep6 Productions

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by dia:
  this board is incredibly pretentious talking about the kids who talk and their phones and what not, those are the kids that are going to keep going to the shows when everyone who has been active in the scene for the past decade get out of it.  

so all those people who yap on their cell phones the entire show are the "real fans"?
 
   thats the silliest thing i have heard all week!

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by dia:
   i may have misinterpreted  

grossly.