I find it interesting the amount of time I expend on avoiding housework, and it seems like there’s an equal number of tasks I have to do as those that distract me from doing what needs to be done. Primarily, I find seeking out new music to be my biggest distraction, closely followed by watching movies, and playing Words With Friends games to be a close third distracting activity.
I have built and maintain a strong connection with various people on bluesky all of whom share an equal interest in sharing music with others and discussing various artists/songs and their importance to them.
I find it incredibly sad, disappointing and infuriating how many artists musical and otherwise increasingly struggle with earning a livable wage from their creativity. Barrett Strong recorded the well-known song, Money (That’s What I Want) in 1959- listen here: https://youtu.be/oU_ixZv9N-E?si=X7dkFsya5tFhgtzj which was covered by groups ranging from The Doors to The Beatles and The Flying Lizards whose version i’m particularly fond of which can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-P2qL3qkzk.
I’ve long enjoyed attending concerts, and I understand the economics of scale of why ticket prices have increased. Like many other hopeful concert attendees, I am finding myself priced out of shows by bands/performers I’ve long wanted to see. I like to further my support of them through buying merchandise at their shows. My most recently attended concert was Lords Of Acid at Washington DC’s 9:30. I was quite surprised to see that a hoodie was priced at $60 only $7 dollars more than a 2-sided tour shirt. Did I buy something at the show? Yes. Did I spend more than I expected to? Also, yes.
All people, regardless of their work deserve a living wage, and the costs attributed to attending concerts shows the degree to which performers are struggling to make a living.
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