Wednesday, December 13, 2017

The Magic Of A Concert Hall Austin Texas

By Raymond Bennett


When it comes to seeing a show in the capitol of Texas, there are a number of choices. Whether ballet, a band, magician, musician, play, symphony or other performance, Bass Hall, a concert Hall Austin Texas has it all.

As the city has seen large growth over the last several decades, so too the live music community. While some of this change has been devastating, several long-term residents are now working to bring the once lively live music scene back to life. As such, residents and tourists alike might once again be able to see live music in all areas of the city.

Whether poet or musician, many venues have been replaced by million dollar condominium complexes and expensive homes. City managers came under fire in 2013 for developing building codes which effected a number of existing homes. As such, many of those living in the low income district lost homes due to building code violations.

As many concert venues were also built over the last few decades, ticket prices for festivals, concerts and shows have also risen. In most cases, Broadway style shows, dance and theater are often the most expensive. Whereas, three day festival passes for a number of live music festivals now go for between three hundred and four hundred fifty for a 3 day pass. Whereas, a platinum pass for the South By Southwest festival can go anywhere from $1,090 to $3,500 depending on when one registers.

Whether due to scalping or the landscape, these prices are often too high for those whom have lived in Austin on a long time basis. In fact, many of those individuals have also been relocated due to building codes which a number of residents felt were unjust and unfair. Still, when there is a code and a house is not up to that code, the city can often take the home to either sell or tear down and rebuild. In most cases, when it comes to the lower income areas of the city, it was the latter which resulted in some of the longest term residents being forced into homelessness.

In some cases, fans have been able to find ways to afford these higher priced tickets. Although, as prices rise each year when it comes to concerts, festivals and shows, it gets harder to afford various events with each passing year. While there has been some effort to head off scalpers, it can often be a difficult task.

While favorites, the Saxon Pub, the Continental Club and Austin City Limits Live remain alive and well, most are suffering. In many cases, building owners have increased leases to the point that club management has no option other than to close a venue. Whereas, there are now larger venues West, East, South and North of the city which while having high priced tickets do provide entertainment to those living in and around Austin.

Taking a tour of a concert or music hall can be a fun experience, attending a show even more. When it comes to festivals, Austin host the annual South By Southwest Festival and Austin City Limits Live, although passes to both are extremely expensive. In fact, starting prices for film only passes run over a grand for South By Southwest while a three day pass to the ACL fest often costs approximately $275 to $300.




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