During the pandemic, music lovers have been dreaming of a time when going to concerts will return to normal.
From a health perspective, that day has arrived. The challenge now is to actually act with leeway.
That's the experience, thanks to inflation and changing spending priorities. material things, oh dear — Concert ticket prices continue to rise. According to some estimates, the average ticket price is currently around $115, but with Taylor Swift's ongoing tour, that number is sure to rise.
So how can poor music fans watch the show? A word to the wise.
First, always look for the lowest prices on official vendor sites, not on resale sites that Google throws up on you. You'd be surprised how often fans are tricked into paying more than they should.
Then, if you can't find affordable tickets on the first day they go on sale, try waiting until a few days, or even hours, before the event. If you can suspend FOMO, especially for arena concerts, prices often drop as showtime approaches.
Third, and most importantly, look for smaller shows in clubs and theaters.
If you absolutely want to see your favorite superstar in a 20,000 seat venue or football/baseball stadium, be prepared to pay big bucks.
But the real magic (and value) happens in the clubs and theaters where elevator acts are seen. It could be a musician on the rise or an older star on the way down from the pop charts.
Here are 10 notable concerts to be held in spaces large and small in the first half of 2024.
Olivia Rodrigo, March 1, American Airlines Center: Four years after “Driver's License” made her a star, the 20-year-old singer has overcome her sophomore slump and released a stellar second album. guts.
Hozier and Alison Russell, April 28, Dos Equis Pavilion: Socially conscious Irish singer Andrew John Hosier Byrne (Hosier to You and Me) will headline the show. However, be sure to arrive in time for Opening Act he performs with acclaimed singer and Roots rocker Alison Russell.
Madonna, March 24th, American Airlines Center: This inexhaustible provocateur has recovered from a near-fatal illness and resumed touring with his greatest hits and costumes. And yes, her famous cone-shaped bra also makes an appearance.
Foo Fighters, May 1st, Dos Equis Pavilion: The Whos have exploded since 1995, when they made their Dallas debut at Deep Ellum Live. They haven't gotten any calmer since then. The tour will feature hard-hitting drummer Josh Freeze, replacing the late Taylor Hawkins.
Bad Bunny, May 3-4, American Airlines Center: The genre-defying Puerto Rican singer, rapper, and part-time wrestler is no stranger to pushing boundaries. His previous albums topped the Billboard 200 and earned him the honor of being the first all-Spanish record to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Rebirth Brass Band, January 19th, Kessler Theater: Soul, hip-hop and traditional jazz collide as a raucous New Orleans brass band funks up everything from “March in the Saints” to TLC's “Waterfalls.”
Elvis Costello and the Imposters, January 19th, Majestic Theater: His last Majestic show was a quiet solo show, but this time he'll be rocking hard with former Attractions drummer Pete Thomas and keyboardist Steve Neve. Austin singer and guitarist Charlie Sexton will open the show.
Grace Potter, February 17th, Granada Theater: The Vermont singer, guitarist, and keyboardist has been trying to glamorize his style for several years. But she wisely returned to her trademark Earth Mama sound. mother loadher latest album of soulful blues rock.
Jon Batiste, March 26, Winspear Opera House: After winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2022, the New Orleans singer and pianist releases Poppy concept album world music radio. Despite the album's commercial sound, you'll get plenty of jazz, R&B, and even classical music from the jack-of-all-trades Batiste.
Rhiannon Giddens, April 30, Longhorn Ballroom: Giddens won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Music for co-writing the opera. Omar. But this show will focus on the eclectic music of North Carolina singers, fiddlers and banjo players. There's only youher first album featuring all her own songs.
