I go to see a lot of bands. The majority are free or a small cover charge. Local stuff.
Tickets for major bands are so expensive. Ok, fine. It's ridiculous, but that's the open market, choose to go or not. The problem are the BS fees associated. Parking is just the final layer of crap. ....
I just got tickets for Yngwie. It's not that I want to go so bad, but I made plans with a 35year friend who I don't see often, so it's a nice way to get together. I bought the tix....And here is where the BS kicks in....
Tix, $40 ea, ouch, but what ever.
Service fee, $12.32!! WTF!!! What service....me going!!??
Facility fee, $6. Are you f'n kidden!?!?!
CT state entertainment tax, $8.80, they get you anyway they can here. Bastards!
That's $27.12 extra, hidden, after, fees.
Imagine paying that for Billy Joel, and then they want $40 more, to park!!!!!
Time to take someone out back, and make an example of 'em.