Recently, I’ve been attending many concerts in Boston, which has sparked a newfound love for live music. And while concerts can be expensive, there are various cost-efficient alternatives! You can find enjoyable small artists in your area and go to their shows with your friends.
During my past fall semester in Boston, I have attended the concerts of TV Girl, Sun Room, Faye Webster, The Paper Kites, and Men I Trust. Living in Boston has made concerts easy to find and access, and attending them has become a new hobby of mine.
As a child, I didn’t go to concerts often. My mom didn’t like crowds and loud noises, so she never took me to concerts when I was young. This year, my first year at Boston University and out of town, I finally discovered the many opportunities a city presents to go to great concerts.
Since Boston is a big city, both well-known and more underground artists take the stage. Lesser-known artists hold concerts in venues that create a more intimate and close up experience. Popular artists, meanwhile, hold more large-scale concerts in which the experience is shared with large, enthusiastic crowds.
As I said before, concerts in Boston are also very accessible. Even if it’s last minute, you will still probably be able to secure tickets. Buying tickets on a whim can be expensive, but there are always resellers who sell tickets up until the day of the show. For example, deciding to see TV Girl the day of the show didn’t prevent me from getting tickets for my friend and myself.
I went to a variety of concerts this semester. I was a big fan of some, and for others, I didn’t know the music as well. I have been a fan of TV Girl and Men I Trust for a couple of months, so when I went to their concerts, I knew just what to expect and had an amazing time. On the other hand, I was less familiar with Sun Room, The Paper Kites, and Faye Webster. That said, the concert experience was still so much fun to be a part of.
Lastly, all concerts don’t have to be a huge financial burden. I’ve been to some concerts that are over $200, but that’s definitely a special occasion and not a casual weekend outing. Recently, I’ve been attending concerts in Boston for $50 or less, and that seems reasonable to spend on a Friday night with my friends.
Less popular artists also tend to have cheaper tickets because they perform in smaller venues to smaller audiences.
start exploring Boston’s live music! If there’s a smaller artist playing that you don’t know well, I suggest you go and potentially discover a new genre you enjoy!
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