Fan Creates Go Fund Me To Afford Springsteen Tickets
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: Bruce Springsteen performs on stage as The New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation present the 10th Annual Stand Up for Heroes event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Bob Woodruff Foundation)
A Bruce Springsteen fan from New Jersey has created a Go Fund Me so he can raise money to be able to buy tickets to see Bruce in concert in 2023.
We’ve all seen the stories about how expensive tickets are for the Bruce Springsteen tour. It’s pretty incredible, actually, as Ticketmaster’s new “dynamic pricing” has spiked tickets to $1200 and even $5000. I’m not 100% sure what “dynamic pricing” is but I’ve read that this new policy is trying to cut the scalper out of the process by charging fans what the scalpers would eventually charge.
Obviously, not everyone has the ability to skip a mortgage payment or two to be able to get floor seats for Springsteen and that’s where Joseph Rowley has taken action into his own hands.
Joe started a Go Fund Me to raise money to be able to afford tickets to the show. He’s asking friends, neighbors, and internet trolls to donate $20,000 to be able to enjoy a night out at a Bruce Springsteen show. Here’s what he’s hoping to enjoy with the money raised:
- 2 – Concert tickets
- 2 – T-Shirts
- 2- Small Diet Cokes
- 1 – Soft Pretzel
- 1 – Box of Milk Duds (or similar type of candy)
- Gasoline
- Parking
- Tolls
According to the Go Fund Me: “Although I am a fan and from NJ I have only seen Bruce perform once, and I am sad to say I got very drunk at that show and don’t remember much about it.”
It’s that last line that makes me think the whole thing is a joke… but during these days of skepticism and giving the reckless eyeball to statements of dubious intent, I wouldn’t be surprised if a few people who got a good laugh from this actually tossed the guy a few bucks. I mean, not me… I’m saving my money to be able to afford nose-bleed seats!
6 Rock Bands and the Stories of Their First Gigs
Even though these bands have gone on to perform in front of massive crowds, every band had to start somewhere.
Yes, never forget that even the most popular bands in the world have humble beginnings. More often than not, these acts played in half-empty rooms in front of just a handful of people. Those people were likely friends or family. Worse, many of these bands would likely tell you some of their early shows were in front of even less than that.
However, it’s in those moments where bands often remember how those very first shows really allowed them to cut their teeth. They helped bands realize their performance style and truly craft who they were. If you were among the lucky few who saw a band in a tiny venue before they blew up, those shows are often a badge of honor for the fan. There is something so special about seeing a band from its early beginnings grow into something grand before your eyes. There’s a good chance that whoever was at these gigs, those people talk about them fondly and with pride.
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The bands highlighted in this list cover a unique swath of rock history. Three of them have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It wouldn’t be outrageous for the other three bands to be inducted one day, either. The dates of these first shows span took place in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The youngest band on our list had their first show in 1997 when the founding members were 13 and 10, respectively. This band literally had their dad play their show with them. Now, they play arenas
With this in mind, here are six bands and the main details about their first gigs. Some of them will undoubtedly surprise you.
When Carl is not working at the greatest rock radio station known to mankind; a station known around the globe; a station that has the best music, co-workers, advertisers and most importantly THE BEST F'N LISTENERS you may find me doing any one of the following: Riding or making mountain bike trails. playing with his kids. playing sand volleyball on 5th Ave, cooking amazing food, including on his sweet smoker grill, going to concerts, swimming in the ocean, going to amusement parks with his kids, and other stuff that rocks!
