$4K for a concert ticket? C’mon!

Send us Fan MailA look at outrageous ticket prices, top shows coming atDenver Fringe Festival and an interview with Fringe performer Jack Dawkins Olivia Rodrigo is 21 years old and has released just twoalbums, yet tickets for her upcoming show at Red Rocks have topped $4,000 on the secondary market. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is suing Live Nation/Ticketmaster over alleged monopolistic practices. What does this all mean for Colorado concertgoers, and how do concert ticket prices compare with those of live theatre? (Hint: theatre is a lot cheaper!) Also in this episode, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca do aspecial edition of Colorado Headliners — our top 10 most interesting shows or programs coming up around the state. This week’s focus will be on the Denver Fringe Festival (June 6-9) and include: 1.       Oh, What a Beautiful Morning2.      Cabaret of the Unexpected3.      He-Man is the Devil: A Satanic Panic Tale4.      She Was a Conquistawhore5.      American Whore Story6.      Josie’s Diner7.      Kid’s Fringe8.     FringeART9.     Fringe Free-For-All 10.  Fringe Workshops: VisionBox Studios, Jack Dawkins Also discussed in this episode: Impossible Thingsfrom The Catamounts Later in the podcast, Alex interviews Jack Dawkins, who’llperform at Denver Fringe Festival and also host a workshop. His show, Integration,incorporates rap music and storytelling and details in part the artist’sexperiences with self-discovery taking ayahuasca in Costa Rica.