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Entries from LAist tagged with 'ticketmaster'

February 21, 2008

In 1995, Pearl Jam toured in support of their third full length, Vitalogy. Though the album wasn't the traditional send up to the band's unparalleled Ten, it was to be an otherwise ordinary tour of the best that grunge rock had to offer, save for one looming message: Ticketmaster is the devil. Thirteen years later, that well-intentioned boycott is deader than a mummy as lead singer Eddie Vedder and Ticketmaster prepare for an upcoming Wiltern......

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October 7, 2007

... secondary sellers like Stubhub.com and TicketsNow are now facing the heat. The state of Missouri is suing the professional scalpers and the states of Arkansas and Pennsylvania are both looking into consumer complaints about music fans not being able to purchase tickets to shows on Ticketmaster, even at the minute and second they go on sale. Within minutes, the sought-after tickets can be found on other sites with jacked up prices, sometimes ten times......

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July 27, 2007

The system is down, I repeat, the system is down. Anyone care to voice their thoughts or views on Ticketmaster? Of course, they won't be able to hear you; their system is down. Photo by zokah_921 via Flickr......

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April 14, 2007

Over the years the pool of the Hard Rock hotel in Las Vegas has established itself for being one of the funnest places to meet some of the hottest ladies in town. Next month not only will there be babes lounging, there will also be hotties on stage rocking. To celebrate their 14th(!) anniversary (didn't they just turn 21?), the Donnas will give a concert poolside of the Hard Rock, Friday May 11th. Tickets......

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April 13, 2007

For all of you who gave up on Coachella because it sold out faster than you expected, your prayers have been answered - Three Day passes are back on sale for a very limited time. While that's great news, it's hard to ignore the fact that it's also great news for Ticketmaster who has figured out a way to make $29 out of each ticket - without having to fuss with even printing the......

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March 11, 2007

There are countless reasons to love the Hollywood Bowl: the outdoor ambience tucked in the so-close-yet-so-far-away Hollywood Hills; bring your own... whatever you want; great sound and big screens that you can see no matter where you're seated. Best of all, if you act quickly you'll get to many more shows for far less money. Here's how: You can purchase tickets RIGHT NOW (as long as you purchase for at least 5 events). General......

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