How Much Does Your Favorite Band Cost?

Funny the lower the price the better list of bands you see.

Collective Soul is a steal at $30K!

I wouldn't give a dime for Collective Soul.
How about McLaughlin? He's twice cheaper...

Well, this explains the obscene price of tickets. I refuse to support this outrageous practice (well, maybe once a year I"ll go to a "must-see" show).
The same goes for sports. Live entertainment is way over-priced.

As noted, the cost is 'pre expenses', which often are five to six times the performance fee depending on the location and the day and time of the performance. Touring is the only way for acts to make money. Recording and song royalties add little to the acts income. Who make the money, well the tax man and Apple with its iTunes revenue. So, if you are looking for a line of work that 'pays', skip entertainment.