In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle reacts to More Perfect Union's video "What Ticketmaster Doesn't Want You To Know: Concerts Were Cheap For Decades," offering a lawyer’s perspective on the struggles faced by small indie venue owners. Highlighting the example of Tom, a small venue owner in Tampa,  how independent venues and concertgoers alike are getting squeezed by corporate giants like Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The video explores how these companies have transformed the concert industry, driving up ticket prices while offering diminishing returns for the people behind the shows.

This video also discusses the broader economic implications of these monopolies, drawing connections between the consolidation of the live music industry and the rising costs in other sectors like food, airline travel, and healthcare. From Pearl Jam's battle against Ticketmaster in the 90s to the rise of stadium shows in the 60s, Miss Krystle reacts the historical shifts that led to the current state of live music. This episode provides an in-depth look at how corporate monopolies are eroding the live concert experience for both fans and independent venues.

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