Comments on: The City Braces for JazzFest http://www.nolanotes.com/2007/04/26/the-city-braces-for-jazzfest/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:44:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Ophelia http://www.nolanotes.com/2007/04/26/the-city-braces-for-jazzfest/comment-page-1/#comment-1040 Ophelia Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:17:57 +0000 http://www.nolanotes.com/?p=62#comment-1040 Keep in mind that inflation is a key part of the equation for the increase in ticket prices. Another, and NOT just acts like Rod Stewart is that bringing in national acts is more expensive not than ever before. 85% of the Fest is local talent every year. 7000 artists perform at the Fest -- People getting paid. The JF Foundation indeed does a great deal, to not only add to the economic impact of the city by the Fest but through their contributions in music education, the musicians village and creation of many festivals that employ and help employ a variety of artists. Compare a Jazz Fest ticket to any other Fest of its caliber (also try to find one), and you'll see daily prices of $75. Concerts to see national acts -- concerts cost about $35 to $60 each. So I don't have complaints. In the end it's up to you how you feel about it, but you should know those things too. Keep in mind that inflation is a key part of the equation for the increase in ticket prices. Another, and NOT just acts like Rod Stewart is that bringing in national acts is more expensive not than ever before. 85% of the Fest is local talent every year. 7000 artists perform at the Fest — People getting paid.

The JF Foundation indeed does a great deal, to not only add to the economic impact of the city by the Fest but through their contributions in music education, the musicians village and creation of many festivals that employ and help employ a variety of artists.

Compare a Jazz Fest ticket to any other Fest of its caliber (also try to find one), and you’ll see daily prices of $75. Concerts to see national acts — concerts cost about $35 to $60 each. So I don’t have complaints.

In the end it’s up to you how you feel about it, but you should know those things too.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.nolanotes.com/2007/04/26/the-city-braces-for-jazzfest/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Wendy Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:34:33 +0000 http://www.nolanotes.com/?p=62#comment-101 And you use to walk through 5 ft of snow uphill to and from school. Good God, man it is the 21st century. The price of bread and milk have gone up, too. At least, that is what I am hearing on the streets. And you use to walk through 5 ft of snow uphill to and from school. Good God, man it is the 21st century. The price of bread and milk have gone up, too. At least, that is what I am hearing on the streets.

]]> By: nolanotes http://www.nolanotes.com/2007/04/26/the-city-braces-for-jazzfest/comment-page-1/#comment-100 nolanotes Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:05:13 +0000 http://www.nolanotes.com/?p=62#comment-100 I hear ya. But CS called (he's already out there) and said the Subdudes are playing today and so is Van Morrison. Dammit. Yes, it is pricey. But it's the EXPERIENCE of it all, right? My biggest complaint is the crowds--it is just way too big. I can swallow the price. It does suck, but the JF Foundation does a lot of good things throughout the year with those dollars so I am all good with that. Fact is, if the inital organizers had to do it again, they would not have formed it as a non-profit. So, yes, musicians and organizers are well paid, but it could be a LOT WORSE!! I hear ya. But CS called (he’s already out there) and said the Subdudes are playing today and so is Van Morrison. Dammit.

Yes, it is pricey. But it’s the EXPERIENCE of it all, right? My biggest complaint is the crowds–it is just way too big. I can swallow the price. It does suck, but the JF Foundation does a lot of good things throughout the year with those dollars so I am all good with that. Fact is, if the inital organizers had to do it again, they would not have formed it as a non-profit. So, yes, musicians and organizers are well paid, but it could be a LOT WORSE!!

]]> By: PontchartrainPete http://www.nolanotes.com/2007/04/26/the-city-braces-for-jazzfest/comment-page-1/#comment-99 PontchartrainPete Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:18:27 +0000 http://www.nolanotes.com/?p=62#comment-99 Not to mention the weather is always hit or miss. This weekend it's definitely a hit. I am, however, boycotting the fest. Why pay $45 to subsidize Rod Stewart? He is neither jazz nor New Orleans. There is also the matter of $4.00 beers. I must admit being spoiled. 1980's and 1990's had fantastic talent lineups. Bonnie Rait, Dash Riprock, James Taylor, Stevie Ray Vaughn and on and on. I don't remember paying more than $18.00 for a ticket at the gate, beers were $2.00. Not to mention the weather is always hit or miss. This weekend it’s definitely a hit. I am, however, boycotting the fest. Why pay $45 to subsidize Rod Stewart? He is neither jazz nor New Orleans. There is also the matter of $4.00 beers.

I must admit being spoiled. 1980’s and 1990’s had fantastic talent lineups. Bonnie Rait, Dash Riprock, James Taylor, Stevie Ray Vaughn and on and on. I don’t remember paying more than $18.00 for a ticket at the gate, beers were $2.00.

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