by ne0ven0m » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:24 pm
If you truly love their music, then the concert itself will be worthwhile and you should have a great time (provided they're not horrible live, haha). I recommend everyone go to at least a few every year. There's nothing else like a screaming crowd and a loud live band playing.
As for meet and greets, prices and the level of interaction will vary with the artist. My favorite band, Dream Theater, had a package which included 2 photos with the guys, a gift certificate to their online store, an autographed band picture, T-shirt, premium seats to the show, early entry, and about 30 mins to chit chat with them afterwards. Pretty good deal! Recently, I got a package for Kelly Clarkson which only composed of a 10 second conversation as you took a photo with her and an autographed picture. Not as good, but she's way more well known. You can only imagine how worse it would get for a bigger name. I read on her website that Celine Dion's packages can range up to $2000!
Of course, if they play in a very small venue, then you don't even have to pay anything and just wait around near the bus. In fact, I've met 100% of the bands I've tried waiting for because they're not well known in the US.
If you truly love their music, then the concert itself will be worthwhile and you should have a great time (provided they're not horrible live, haha). I recommend everyone go to at least a few every year. There's nothing else like a screaming crowd and a loud live band playing.
As for meet and greets, prices and the level of interaction will vary with the artist. My favorite band, Dream Theater, had a package which included 2 photos with the guys, a gift certificate to their online store, an autographed band picture, T-shirt, premium seats to the show, early entry, and about 30 mins to chit chat with them afterwards. Pretty good deal! Recently, I got a package for Kelly Clarkson which only composed of a 10 second conversation as you took a photo with her and an autographed picture. Not as good, but she's way more well known. You can only imagine how worse it would get for a bigger name. I read on her website that Celine Dion's packages can range up to $2000! :shock:
Of course, if they play in a very small venue, then you don't even have to pay anything and just wait around near the bus. In fact, I've met 100% of the bands I've tried waiting for because they're not well known in the US.