Yeah it's a bitch. But if you see indie bands, which really need your support more than anyone else, you can often buy a ticket at the door and completely avoid

Yeah it's a bitch. But if you see indie bands, which really need your support more than anyone else, you can often buy a ticket at the door and completely avoid all this bs. Plus, if you really want to support the artist, buy a bunch of there merch at the show - they make a lot off that stuff! I usually buy a couple copies of there records even if I own them already and give them away to friends. Sometimes smart bands have tour only singles (Stereolab did this a lot). Sure you can't always avoid Ticketmaster, that's life. We all have that band or show or sport-event, etc we must see (My Bloody Valentine, etc, for me). Point being - don't forget you can always buy a ticket at the venue! They are not the only game in town.