I really like to go to concerts but I hate how there is always an opening band. I know it helps them get promoted, but when I go to a concert I want to hear the band I paid to see not some other band. Is this wrong?
2006-10-15 19:28:01 · 14 answers · asked by J 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
No, It's not wrong, but you might miss out on a new up and comer. In I think '91 or '92 in Austin, Tx.( I know I'm old) I went to see Red Hot Chili Peppers and they had two "no-name" opening bands called Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam. Great show for a $30 ticket, I'm glad I stuck around to hear them, they were awesome and 1-2 months later they started getting radio airtime. Give them a chance.
2006-10-15 19:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by mr.mister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with it - although there are many cases of opening bands becoming much more popular than the band they were opening for (or switching bills because their popularity increased while they were on tour). So it'd suck if you missed the artist that next month costs 3 times more to see.
Chances are the artist chose the opening band cause they thought their fans would like them. But as someone else said, it's what you consider getting your money's worth (the headliner or an evening worth of entertainment).
2006-10-15 19:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by Pook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Opening bands usually suck. The only argument I offer is that of a local band. Some Huge Bands offer local bands, local to that area, as an opening act and that can be really cool. Otherwise opening bands can eat my *** with a spoon. I saw Hoobastank as an opening band, and it nearly killed my will to live. I had no opinion on Hoobastank before that concerrt, but after it, I wanted to cut my own throat. They are such awful "studio" musicians that it nearly killed me I am still alive today, even though I saw hoobastank in concert. My name is Nick, and I saw hoobastank live. Thank you. it took many years of therapy to get past it.
2006-10-15 19:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by NightTrainWooWoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 14:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by magoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to hear the band buy a CD. Concerts are a promotional device.
2006-10-15 19:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not wrong but is it really hurting you to watch them?? some of the most amazing bands were once opening bands. You could miss out on someone really good!
2006-10-15 19:35:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, but like the last person said, you could miss an awesome band that you might like or some good music. when i was went to go see Hinder last, i personally couldn't wait for them to come out and perform since they were the band that i mostly wanted to see. so i was kinda getting bored and anxious just listening to the opening band. but the opening band wasn't bad, but i was just looking so forward to seeing hinder perform.
2006-10-15 19:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive seen some incredible opening bands that ended up becoming huge and i was glad to see them before they were (a bit of bragging rights,lol) sometimes they were even better then the headliner,the way i see it if you go out to dinner and the appetizers are complimentary are you gonna turn them down,because you only want the main course.thats just me though
2006-10-15 19:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by seth s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not wrong...i just like to get my moneys worth. and i've found a lot of bands that are amazing that i never would have even heard of if i hadn't caught them as an opener. but i skip opening bands too sometimes...so i agree and disagree!
2006-10-15 19:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by alyssa_kim04 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not 'wrong' but you could be missing out on some awesome music. I guess it all depends on whether you want to stick to the same old, or broaden your horizons a bit...
2006-10-15 19:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by the_fatmanwalksalone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋