Meadowbrook/Bank NH Pavilion Changes Update?

Rinkerguy · 02-09-2019, 08:52 AM

Where can I get those tickets to Hootie for $259 for 2?

Whenever I go to buy tickets, the BNH Pavillon bounces to LiveNation website, and let the games begin... sky high prices, service charges etc.

Meadowbook used to be a nice place to go to a concert, now not so much

gravy boat · 02-09-2019, 07:35 PM

Horrible to see how overpriced and increasingly unaffordable this venue has become. And the process with the new ticket vendor sucks, to be blunt.

Change happens.

And with the higher ticket prices, cumbersome purchasing system, ridiculous fees added to ticket prices, higher parking prices - oh, and let's not forget the incredibly overpriced drink and beer prices - this will be the last year we see more than 1, maybe 2 shows there. If that. In the past we've seen 6 shows but that just isn't gonna happen again. I've seen many others post the same sentiments on social media so I know we're in good company.

FlyingScot · 02-09-2019, 09:44 PM

Even as a person who is usually happy to drop hundreds to scalpers and shrug off the price as "well, that's just supply and demand...", I agree. It's one thing when great bands command a premium price, but the current lineup is a premium price for mid-tier-at-best.

With all due respect to both the musicians involved and those who enjoy them--Lynyrd Skynyrd? Really? Do people know it's not even the same band? Are there that many of us with nothing to do in the evening?

Nevertheless, keeping my fingers crossed for Steely Dan, Counting Crows, Dylan...

AB_Monterey · 02-10-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Even as a person who is usually happy to drop hundreds to scalpers and shrug off the price as "well, that's just supply and demand...", I agree. It's one thing when great bands command a premium price, but the current lineup is a premium price for mid-tier-at-best.

With all due respect to both the musicians involved and those who enjoy them--Lynyrd Skynyrd? Really? Do people know it's not even the same band? Are there that many of us with nothing to do in the evening?

Nevertheless, keeping my fingers crossed for Steely Dan, Counting Crows, Dylan...

Becker is dead. Steely Dan died with him. It's Fagan with a band now.

FlyingScot · 02-12-2019, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AB_Monterey

Becker is dead. Steely Dan died with him. It's Fagan with a band now.

Well, as the late great Walter Becker once said "I'd be perfectly happy not playing on my own album"...

Last year's Steely Dan tour, the first without Becker, was something like my tenth time seeing them live (I've lost count). I hate to say something negative about the departed, but the show was actually better with Jon Herrington taking all the guitar solos instead splitting them with the writer.

If any of you are SD fans and have not seen them live--DO IT! They are an awesome 10 person ensemble that has been together for over a decade and plays at least as well as the crew Becker and Fagen led in the 70s. In addition to Fagen and Herrington, their drummer Keith Carlock and their horn section are the best you'll see at any rock show.

There is still gas in the car...

Glendale Girl · 02-12-2019, 05:48 PM

I am sure Mr. Harding is rolling. He never wanted this for Meadowbrook!!

Irish mist · 02-13-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Glendale Girl

I am sure Mr. Harding is rolling. He never wanted this for Meadowbrook!!

Yup....the old man would have never allowed this.

steve-on-mark · 02-12-2019, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Well, as the late great Walter Becker once said "I'd be perfectly happy not playing on my own album"...

Last year's Steely Dan tour, the first without Becker, was something like my tenth time seeing them live (I've lost count). I hate to say something negative about the departed, but the show was actually better with Jon Herrington taking all the guitar solos instead splitting them with the writer.

If any of you are SD fans and have not seen them live--DO IT! They are an awesome 10 person ensemble that has been together for over a decade and plays at least as well as the crew Becker and Fagen led in the 70s. In addition to Fagen and Herrington, their drummer Keith Carlock and their horn section are the best you'll see at any rock show.

There is still gas in the car...

Saw the same show last summer and I agree...it was awesome!

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TheRoBoat · 02-12-2019, 10:17 PM

I have wanted to see Steely Dan since the 80s. After reading your post, I checked their website. They have a nine night residency in Las Vegas starting in April.

It's a quick flight for us, so we got tickets. Really looking forward to this one

FlyingScot · 02-13-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRoBoat

I have wanted to see Steely Dan since the 80s. After reading your post, I checked their website. They have a nine night residency in Las Vegas starting in April.

It's a quick flight for us, so we got tickets. Really looking forward to this one

Awesome! I look forward to your review

mcdude · 02-22-2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

There is still gas in the car...

"....I think the people down the hall know who you are"

WakeboardMom · 02-22-2019, 11:57 AM

If you have a pre-sale code and jump on purchasing as soon as you're allowed, you get okay-to-good seats for face value. The problem seems to be that the "resellers/scalpers" use those codes as well, and it's only minutes until the prices are ridiculous because you're no longer paying face value.

I have Zac Brown tickets and Hootie tickets; both purchased as early as was possible. Looked again ten minutes later after each purchase and the prices were $30 higher per ticket for comparable seats.

It makes me sad. It's been our favorite venue for as long as its been open and now it's a lot trickier to be able to see a show.

sky's · 02-22-2019, 01:26 PM

could not agree more Prices are outrageous. and the Attitudes this is what happens when big business takes over there going to ruin a good thing.

Biggd · 02-22-2019, 02:04 PM

I was planning on going a couple times this season but I won't spend that kind of money. Generally I buy 4 tickets and a parking pass but with the shows I want to go to and to get half way decent seats it's over $1000 just to get through the door.

NO THANKS!

Trail Goer · 02-21-2019, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Even as a person who is usually happy to drop hundreds to scalpers and shrug off the price as "well, that's just supply and demand...", I agree. It's one thing when great bands command a premium price, but the current lineup is a premium price for mid-tier-at-best.

With all due respect to both the musicians involved and those who enjoy them--Lynyrd Skynyrd? Really? Do people know it's not even the same band? Are there that many of us with nothing to do in the evening?

Nevertheless, keeping my fingers crossed for Steely Dan, Counting Crows, Dylan...

I disagree, they've got a decent line up coming in so far. They are right on par with Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, and Boston Pavilion (or whatever its call now, I still call it Harbor Lights). The one who's hurting is Hampton Beach Casino, their line up (at least this year) is not that good. Ticket prices are all pretty similar when comparing the venues. (I didn't check Hampton's)

AB_Monterey · 02-10-2019, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rinkerguy

Where can I get those tickets to Hootie for $259 for 2?

Whenever I go to buy tickets, the BNH Pavillon bounces to LiveNation website, and let the games begin... sky high prices, service charges etc.

Meadowbook used to be a nice place to go to a concert, now not so much

You buy them the day they go on sale on TM.

I completely agree though on TM. It was a double-edged sword when livenation bought the facilty. You should get access to more acts but the fees, ticket prices, and additional charges come with it.

02-09-2019, 07:35 PM	#2
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 586 Thanks: 586 Thanked 194 Times in 99 Posts	Meadowbrook Horrible to see how overpriced and increasingly unaffordable this venue has become. And the process with the new ticket vendor sucks, to be blunt. Change happens. And with the higher ticket prices, cumbersome purchasing system, ridiculous fees added to ticket prices, higher parking prices - oh, and let's not forget the incredibly overpriced drink and beer prices - this will be the last year we see more than 1, maybe 2 shows there. If that. In the past we've seen 6 shows but that just isn't gonna happen again. I've seen many others post the same sentiments on social media so I know we're in good company.

02-12-2019, 10:17 PM	#9
TheRoBoat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, Bear Island Posts: 101 Thanks: 288 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	Thanks FlyingScot I have wanted to see Steely Dan since the 80s. After reading your post, I checked their website. They have a nine night residency in Las Vegas starting in April. It's a quick flight for us, so we got tickets. Really looking forward to this one

02-22-2019, 11:57 AM	#12
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	If you have a pre-sale code and jump on purchasing as soon as you're allowed, you get okay-to-good seats for face value. The problem seems to be that the "resellers/scalpers" use those codes as well, and it's only minutes until the prices are ridiculous because you're no longer paying face value. I have Zac Brown tickets and Hootie tickets; both purchased as early as was possible. Looked again ten minutes later after each purchase and the prices were $30 higher per ticket for comparable seats. It makes me sad. It's been our favorite venue for as long as its been open and now it's a lot trickier to be able to see a show. __________________ MarieM

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Rinkerguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Where can I get those tickets to Hootie for $259 for 2? Whenever I go to buy tickets, the BNH Pavillon bounces to LiveNation website, and let the games begin... sky high prices, service charges etc. Meadowbook used to be a nice place to go to a concert, now not so much

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FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,234 Thanks: 1,131 Thanked 941 Times in 583 Posts	Even as a person who is usually happy to drop hundreds to scalpers and shrug off the price as "well, that's just supply and demand...", I agree. It's one thing when great bands command a premium price, but the current lineup is a premium price for mid-tier-at-best. With all due respect to both the musicians involved and those who enjoy them--Lynyrd Skynyrd? Really? Do people know it's not even the same band? Are there that many of us with nothing to do in the evening? Nevertheless, keeping my fingers crossed for Steely Dan, Counting Crows, Dylan...

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sky's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 251 Thanks: 57 Thanked 64 Times in 45 Posts	could not agree more Prices are outrageous. and the Attitudes this is what happens when big business takes over there going to ruin a good thing.

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Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,784 Thanks: 1,993 Thanked 1,075 Times in 680 Posts	I was planning on going a couple times this season but I won't spend that kind of money. Generally I buy 4 tickets and a parking pass but with the shows I want to go to and to get half way decent seats it's over $1000 just to get through the door. NO THANKS!

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