The Elusive Concert essays

The Elusive Concert essays Be it the first flyer or the scalpers frenzy, the third encore or the first note to a lip synched live performance- a massive to do list has been prepared and is being checked off by concert goers, lighting crew, hot dog vendors, multimillion dollar rap superstars and every other homosapien who has anything and everything to do with the perparation leading up to concert night. First off, the record company executives, tour managers and the band/performer(s) have a power lunch to discuss the possibility of a tour. Appetizers, entrees and the whole bar lateR, dates, range (ex. A tour of Europe? South west Aasia?...), price, venues and every other aspect of a tour is battled and finally decided upon. Mind you, this decision (assuming a concensus is the ulimate goal) takes more than a few lunches, powerful as they may be. Big questions need to be answered, expensive decision need to be made. The size of the tour, has to be thought out, is/are the performer(s) going for an intimate club like feel, or is a multi million dollar world wide arena tour preferred? Venues need to be confirmed and booked, then lighting, sound, transportation, caterers, drug dealers, pimps, advertising reps, and the rest of the free world has to be chosen (within a set budget) and ultimately booked. After someone looses an eye, and probably a few limbs, the record companies spread a few rumours to local media outlets which leads to a buzz in the air of a possible concert (even after everyone has signed on the dotted line, presumably in blood). Finally, after months of word of mouth the shows are confirmed. Flyers, newspaper articles, radio/TV announcements fill the air. Now being an avid concert goer myself, this time is crucial. Plans, friendships and financial aids have to be carefully examined, and priorities need to be made. This is what it boils down to, you want to be the first person to ...