Comments on: Crabtown Observed #5 http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/crabtown-observed-5 Celebrating Baltimore, from the charming to the alarming Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:31:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elliott http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/crabtown-observed-5/comment-page-1#comment-2020 Elliott Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:37:24 +0000 http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/?p=786#comment-2020 Well I too saw my First and Second Concert at the CIVIC CENTER and funny part was they were on successive nights a Friday Night Show of Ronny James Dio and a Saturday Show of AC/DC year was 1983 I was 15 and remember having the time of my life, Also worked as a vendor there that same year running through the stands selling Soda & Popcorn for 17.5% Commission but hey during a BLAST Game you could make good money - However I longed to be 21 and sell BEER because thats where all the cash was to be made. Had a great year at the Civic Center and will cherish those memories forever. Well I too saw my First and Second Concert at the CIVIC CENTER and funny part was they were on successive nights a Friday Night Show of Ronny James Dio and a Saturday Show of AC/DC year was 1983 I was 15 and remember having the time of my life, Also worked as a vendor there that same year running through the stands selling Soda & Popcorn for 17.5% Commission but hey during a BLAST Game you could make good money – However I longed to be 21 and sell BEER because thats where all the cash was to be made. Had a great year at the Civic Center and will cherish those memories forever.

]]> By: Steve Martel http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/crabtown-observed-5/comment-page-1#comment-1221 Steve Martel Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:53 +0000 http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/?p=786#comment-1221 Folks may have been tapped out b/c of the $100 plus ticket prices as well. It is an interesting phenomenon that earnest, liberal minded, spirituality-based musicians like Bruce and U2 appeal to an aging and increasing affluent fan base whose daily lives and politics may or may not have a lot in common with those whom they have embraced. I am reminded of Don Henley's lyric " Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac"...Still I am grateful they are still out there giving great shows. Folks may have been tapped out b/c of the $100 plus ticket prices as well. It is an interesting phenomenon that earnest, liberal minded, spirituality-based musicians like Bruce and U2 appeal to an aging and increasing affluent fan base whose daily lives and politics may or may not have a lot in common with those whom they have embraced. I am reminded of Don Henley’s lyric ” Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac”…Still I am grateful they are still out there giving great shows.

]]> By: Kim http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/crabtown-observed-5/comment-page-1#comment-1148 Kim Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:39:30 +0000 http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/?p=786#comment-1148 Thanks for saying Loyola College instead of using the "U" word, first of all. People who graduated before 2009 didn't go to the "U" word school, and we appreciate the proper verbiage. I think people are feeling bombarded with requests this year, especially because a lot of folks who had money to give in past years just don't right now. But it is a stark contrast between the willingness txchange of cash at the bar. Sad commentary on our priorities. Perhaps The Boss could ask to have beer prices increased by a buck per next time around, and that money could then be donated directly. Thanks for saying Loyola College instead of using the “U” word, first of all. People who graduated before 2009 didn’t go to the “U” word school, and we appreciate the proper verbiage.

I think people are feeling bombarded with requests this year, especially because a lot of folks who had money to give in past years just don’t right now. But it is a stark contrast between the willingness txchange of cash at the bar. Sad commentary on our priorities. Perhaps The Boss could ask to have beer prices increased by a buck per next time around, and that money could then be donated directly.

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