Jewel's Holiday Homecoming Tour

[Jessica]

I'm probably gonna skip this tour.  There are huge sections all blacked out on the Denver seating chart - and they're all the good seats that are blocked out for other promotions, corporations, and the VIPs. I can't even buy any tickets for Vegas.  It's barely a real classic Jewel show - there's gonna be a lot of the family performing.  I've already seen Atz and Atz Lee, so I'm feeling pretty good about my levels there.

I'm not spending $ 350.00 a person for seats and a $ 100.00 gift card for T-shirts or whatever that I don't want or need.  For $700.00 just to get a couple decent seats .... nah. I can't think of anything else in that package that justifies the cost for me.  And $120.00 for a couple of not-so-great seats in Denver?  Not worth the cost to travel imo.

I think I'll save my cash for the symphony and maybe some Christmas presents for my loved ones ... and, of course, my EDA secret santee. I still have the Holiday Homecoming special on my DVR, so I'll watch that a few times.

I hope y'all enjoy the shows!

[Javo]

I thought Jewel was totally into mindfullness? Sounds more like she's into bankaccountfullness...

Even if I was a millionair, I don't want to sponsor anyone who's charging these ridiculous prices. It seems like in the end only money matters...

Does she need new or is the whole family just greedy? Don't know of I'm still a fan anymore, these things really annoy me. I guess we get to see her real face more and more (or am I to  )

[Jessica]

I thought Jewel was totally into mindfullness? Sounds more like she's into bankaccountfullness...

Even if I was a millionair, I don't want to sponsor anyone who's charging these ridiculous prices. It seems like in the end only money matters...

Does she need new or is the whole family just greedy? Don't know of I'm still a fan anymore, these things really annoy me. I guess we get to see her real face more and more (or am I to  )

I love posts and this one is p damn amazing

Bankfullness! 

[Frag]

Bankfullness! 

And it just keeps getting worse. From her Facebook post: "...be sure to check out my VIP packages so I can meet you!"

If she wants to meet us, why do WE have to pay $350 or $1000???

[Jessica]

Going to see Ben Folds tomorrow - got VIP.  $ 250.00 bucks gets you early entry, meet and greet Q & A, 30 minute piano class, a tiny preliminary concert/sound check, one song request that will be played, a picture with Ben, a So There song book with the piano music, and two free alcoholic beverages.   

And, I'm sorry to say, Ben Folds is more popular than Jewel. :sadyes:

Girl needs to up the game a little.

[Jessica]

I dunno, man. I wonder how much of this is in Jewel's control and how much of it is in Zappos/Hallmark's control ... I guess that's the question I have.

[Frag]

I dunno, man. I wonder how much of this is in Jewel's control and how much of it is in Zappos/Hallmark's control ... I guess that's the question I have.

Doesn't matter whose idea it was. She signed the contract, so she's responsible for the bullshit. Can't blame it on Nedra any more, & can't claim that Azoff has that kind of power over her.

[Jessica]

Javo up on Twitter representing the people like

[Randy]

I was wondering if $350/$1000 were the only options, because that would be a bullshit ripoff. I poked around, and folks can get show tix more reasonably priced if they're not insistent on the whole VIP (bullshit) package. For example, Denver (Altitude Tickets) has ~$60 seats about halfway back in the orchestra section, and Hershey PA (Ticketmaster) is ~$80.

Better, I guess, but this whole thing tastes crappy.

[Javo]

Javo up on Twitter representing the people like

Just couldn't resist, it really upsets me. But of course no answers (didn't expect any reply either). What frustrates me the most is looking into myself. I'm a pretty big fan (not compared to most people over here, but still...) and off course I know a lot has to do with marketing and stuff...But I also consider myself as a realist who can see through this kind of crap. I always had a soft spot for Jewel, even though I know her stories are well put and chosen and timed, sometimes even close to lying (not telling the whole truth) But still in essence OK. But my doubts are getting stronger and stronger, and I should've known better, my own judgement skills have been troubled more than I thought it would be possible...that's the thing I hate the most about this. This detail was just the last push for me...

[Javo]

It doesn't matter what this thing triggered with me. Getting to know Jewel's music still brought me a lot of good. Listening to Foolish games was the start for me to listen to real music instead of just the hits on the radio, my musical development kind of started there. And last but not least it brought me some great friends: one in real life and some over here. In the end it's still more than worth it.

[501beautyqueen]

What is Jewel's direction exactly? The Hallmark Fixer Upper is not great. I don't think acting is her thing. The mindfulness project is thoughtful, but she did not invent mindfulness. It's great she wants to share this with the world including schools. I've been using it in my classroom for 8 years. I'm not sure where the Never Broken "business" will lead her.
She's been posting a ton of videos on Instagram of herself- full of lip injections and Botox- What happened to Jewel? When I think of Jewel, I think of one of the most talented singer/songwriters. Lately, when she performs, she sounds full of herself, and her music isn't as heartfelt/authentic.  It's been a challenge remaining a fan.

[Jessica]

I needed this essay and I may not be alone. From Talib Kweli, it's about Lauryn Hill, but it really applies to any artist. Good read.

https://medium.com/cuepoint/in-defense-of-ms-hill-6fa84ba81d63

True fans celebrate what they have already received, they don’t whine like spoiled children about not receiving things they were never owed in the first place. When (and if) an artist shares their art, it is a privilege not a right. Try to remove your personal feelings from that equation.

[kcwalkaway]

I guess I wasn't reading into the ticket prices as much as others. She's not making money on album sales anymore (who is?) so touring is the way for her to do it. And on this tour she's bringing out more people, and presumably a band, so it would stand to reason that tickets would be a little more expensive to offset some of those costs for travel, lodging and paying them. Should she just do free concerts or charge a price that allows her to just break even?

[Javo]

I guess I wasn't reading into the ticket prices as much as others. She's not making money on album sales anymore (who is?) so touring is the way for her to do it. And on this tour she's bringing out more people, and presumably a band, so it would stand to reason that tickets would be a little more expensive to offset some of those costs for travel, lodging and paying them. Should she just do free concerts or charge a price that allows her to just break even?

  Break even....with those prices? Then she needs like 7 VIP's per show (no extra audience needed)

[Donna Sue]

She's been posting a ton of videos on Instagram of herself- full of lip injections and Botox- What happened to Jewel?

I feel bad saying this... but I tend to agree. She is looking a bit plastic-y. Totally unnecessary, she's beautiful without all the glam and whatnot.

By the by... is she still with the hairy guy? Don't see him around much.

[Frag]

By the by... is she still with the hairy guy? Don't see him around much.

She just posted a video of herself throwing the football around w/ him a day or so ago, so it would seem like they're still a thing.

[Jessica]

Was that him?  Guy in the vid looked like he had a headset and had to rush off to work at the end. 

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[Frag]

Was that him?  Guy in the vid looked like he had a headset and had to rush off to work at the end. 

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I guess it might not have been. Didn't look at it full-screen 'til just now, & never noticed the headset - I just saw what looked like a beard & figured it was probably him.

[Jessica]

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