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The Business Behind Summer Concerts

August 12, 2004 - A glance at this summer's blockbuster concert schedule recalls the lineups of the 70s -- until you notice the prices. Baby boomers are paying $60 a seat to catch their favorite acts, but where do you go to see newer acts? Join NPR's Neal Conan and his guests for a look at the business of concerts.

Guests:

Gary Bongiovanni,editor in chief of Pollstar (a trade publication covering the concert industry)

Eddy Kramer, producer and Engineer for the Documentary The Festival Express: Featuring Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead and The Band

Jenny Eliscu, associate editor at Rolling Stone magazine

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