The Concert Guide

Year 2007 is nearly ending. Another year of new concerts is expected. Let me share to you the top 10 concert this 2007. (source: about.com)

1. Justin Timberlake
2. Beyonce
3. Christina Aguilera
4. Fall Out Boy Friends or Enemies
5. Gwen Stefani
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers
7. John Mayer
8. The Fray
9. Taste of Chaos
10. Rod Stewart

Based on the Billboard Chart, Justin Timberlake’s gross sales during his Australia Concert is around $6.5M with almost 60,000 attendees. People save and spend money for their idol’s concert. I think for them, every concert watched is indeed a unique experience.

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What kind of concert do you like? Personally I appreciate those Pops Concerts because it is easy to get along with.

There are different types of concert:
• Recital
• Chamber Music
• A Chamber Orchestra
• A Symphony Orchestra
• Choral Music
• Opera and Dance
• Children’s and Family’s concerts
• Pops concert

Those concerts composed of group of band performers are called festival. Example of this is the Rock Festival where people get so excited and carried away with the show.

I think, it’s cool to try all kinds of concert. You can know and appreciate more of the music industry.

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It is very exciting to attend concerts especially when your favorite performer is on stage. But be reminded that you must be well-prepared in whatever happenings may occur like fire, overcrowding and other forms of emergencies or accidents.

I’ll give you some reminders in going to concerts:
• Dress right depending on the type of the concert event (from shoes to accessories)
• Bring what you think is necessary (money, camera, videocam, cellphone, etc.)
• Keep your money safely
• Come early to have a good seat/view

If you are to attend a crowded concert, visit this site for some reminders: www.peoriaaz.com

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I came across an article in USA Today by Whitney Matheson. The title of the article is “What to wear? Where to pee? Some Concert Tips For Adults.” In this article she gives practical tips and advice to any concert goer. Here is one tip that I like and made me laugh, if you want more you can visit www.usatoday.com

• Please, on all that is holy, don’t look for love. Events like this are not the greatest places to forge love connections, and that’s not just because many attendees are underage. By about 7 p.m., I spotted several girls crying by the soft-pretzel line … possibly because their boyfriends had either abandoned them or cozied up to someone else.

• Save your voice. Try not to sing along with the band unless instructed. And don’t waste your time screaming for the band’s big hit — nine times out of 10, it’s already on the set list. (In related news, I also noticed it’s no longer customary to hoist a lighter during ballads, either. At a 90-degree stadium show, I guess it’s a good idea not to give off any more heat than you have to.)

Ever heard of Rock Medicine? Rock Medicine was formed when Bill Graham a very famous person in the concert world came to Haight Ashbury Free Clinics to find care for his concert goers. He gave up a promising business career to organize concerts and manage troupes. Together with Dr. George R. Skip who shares the same birthday with Graham, they formed Rock Medicine as we know it today. Here is one tip that is found in their site and that is establishing a meeting place with our friends. For more tips from Rockmed.org you can visit http://www.rockmed.org/Show-Tips/tips.htm.

Ever wondered if there exists a service wherein you would know if your favourite band or solo artist has a concert. Looking for a perfect concert ticket gift for your friend but you would want to keep it a secret. How would you know the who, what, where and when of concerts. I came across a website named ticketworld.com. It lists down all the possible artist, bands, genre, Broadway and even sports. When you click an artists or bands name, it automatically shows the schedule, the ticket price and availability and a map that will help you go to the place the concert will be held. Indeed, a very useful tool for concert junkies.

5 days from now, your favourite band will be having their concert in your hometown. You have waited long enough for this and when you go out and buy tickets, they�re all gone. You logged on the internet, surprisingly no ticket is available. Then we all know scalpers who sell those tickets at 3 times their face value. You can�t do anything but spend huge bucks for your band. Leap into the information age and here are some tips to get your tickets.

1. Don�t hesitate, buy it. Buy tickets online the moment they are put up on sale. Don�t delay.
2. Register with Ticketnet or other ticket providers if you are a frequent ticket buyer.
3. A fast internet connection would be very helpful.
4. Keep up to date information and schedules of your much awaited performances. This way you can anticipate the sale of the ticket.

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