It basically threw its hat into the ring and said “me too”. The Rip It brand is interesting because it is manufactured by National Beverage, which tries to compete with the big soda brands Coke and Pepsi with its various products. So how does it compare in taste and value to the big boys?Įnergy drinks are surging in popularity across the globe and more and more brands are entering the market. They are trying to grab those customers that don’t feel like paying a premium just to get a shot of energy into their system. And if you want to know which shows/tours were planned that are now not happening, come find me after 2 beers at any of these shows and I'll let you know.If you’re familiar with Shasta or Faygo, you might suspect that Rip It would be a generic brand looking for its share of the energy drink market. Will you be at one of them? All of them? None of them? You may want to hit some of these up because I am predicting a bit of a dry spell this winter. There is a lot happening between now and the end of the month. Saving Abel, Stone Temple Pilots, Jackyl, two giant Halloween parties. The next 3 weeks in the Quad Cities are packed with shows. Talking with promoters and bookers, they are thinking it will take till 2023 before things get fully back to normal. They also want to make their money while keeping the concertgoer happy with prices and the show so they come back to the next one. Both have a symbiotic relationship and understand both need to make money to survive. The majority of bands and venues don't want to screw each other over. So the venue can't give bands full prices. Now, shows aren't even being booked, due to lack of attendance. Over the last year, when we read that a tour is canceled or postponed, it's because of COVID. These bands are canceling plans before even making the announcement. They are concerts that you didn't even know were supposed to come to town. So when I say more shows are being canceled, you will ask me which ones. More Quad Cities Concerts Are Being Canceled, But It's Not For The Reason You Think. CMFT, KnotFest, the In This Moment Tour are all doing great. You'll still get some shows and tours that will rip it. When you add in all these factors, shows are down 20-40% from "normal" attendance. If it's not your absolute favorite band, you won't take the time to find out. And who knows what each venue, artist, or state is doing. What are the COVID rules at the _ show? Some people don't want to show a vaccine card or a negative test or wear a mask.Now, the extra cash has run out and people are looking at their money coming in and going out a bit closer. We got stimulated by the government and spent a lot of that cash on other things. These people are nervous about spending money when something might get postponed or canceled. There are still people holding onto tickets for future shows, or they got burned in the spring of 2020 and lost money.You might be fine with it, clearly, you've seen me out and about, but others are still nervous. There are still people who are uncomfortable going to large indoor gatherings.There is a combination that is taking its toll. There is not a singular reason why ticket sales are down in the Quad Cities and across the country. Now, over a week later there are plenty of good seats still available. The first time Tool was announced, there was nothing but single seats left by the end of the day. Here you go.check out the link for tickets. How about this one, go check out how the Tool show is selling. But really, that should have been like 1300. 1,000 people on a Sunday is pretty solid.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |