This is not a Coachella issue, this is a music issue. Yes, today marks the beginning of the festival season, with the first day of Coachella. Which means the news media is full of stories on the state of the festival business, in light of Coachella tickets selling slower than previously, in light of the […]

All you have to know is Paul McCartney came to serenade Jimmy on his deathbed. Jimmy knew everybody, and everybody loved him. Now when my mother died, my older sister said she wanted “She did it all” on her tombstone. Jimmy Buffett truly did it all. When I think of his time on Earth I […]

Re: Re-NY Times/Private Equity/Music I hope I’m not the only person to tell you that the Applebee’s “2 for $25” offer was for less than a month (they’ve run it previously though) and didn’t include drinks, tip or taxes. Ben Blackwell ___________________________________ Re: Re-NY Times/Private Equity/Music Bob, people can’t even write logical analogies: Going to […]

I liked the comparison between 5 guys and ticket fees. I got a burrito and a bottle of water and paid $28 at the airport the other day. Then there is an add on for a tip shown to you that the cashier flips around for you to sign off on. Now I’m at $31. […]