One possibility is that he wants to make sure that large numbers of not-as-wealthy fans think of him as their dude, and playing to audiences of rich people coul

One possibility is that he wants to make sure that large numbers of not-as-wealthy fans think of him as their dude, and playing to audiences of rich people could tarnish his brand image. Or, he just thinks not rich people should be able to see his shows. Or, he doesn't like playing for an audience that feels entitled because they payed a lot, and he gets a better vibe in the audience if it's full of people who aren't wealthy-entitled-types. Or something else, but that's several possibilities. Edit: I never heard of this guy before now, so I don't know if any of these guesses are the reality.