Reader Request: High gas prices, bad economy. Time to stay home?
May 21st, 2008 - by Eddie
In the recent issue of Rolling Stone, there was a story asking whether high ticket prices and a crappy economy would lead to less people going out to shows. And with more reports coming out that are predicting a discouraging $5 a gallon for gas (W.T.F.??) in the coming months, it even had me thinking whether or not I would go out to see shows this summer (or, at the very least, become more picky in my choices).
I have tickets for Grand Archives next month and that’s it. I was going to hop a plane to check out the Pitchfork Festival, but now it costs an arm, a leg and a first born to fly. That and I’ve heard nothing but horrible experiences with planes from family and friends.
So does this mean biking it? Or perhaps the more popular (and slightly degrading) rickshaw? Maybe donkey rides for all?
OK, maybe donkey rides are a little unrealistic, despite never-ending capacity for joy. But for reals, will you be curtailing the concert going this summer? Or, in the name of all that is rock, will you find a way to see a show no matter what (and if so, explain your plan).
Mine involves the aforementioned donkey combined with a hot-air balloon and a hang glider.
