‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer Oliver Anthony cancels show over high ticket prices: ‘Supposed to be affordable’
nypost.comaccording to WVLT. The country-folk singer expressed in a rant in multiple Facebook posts that he wants his shows to be an affordable low-cost experience, calling the meet-and-greet fee “horses—t” and “supposed to be free.”“I apologize for the price at Cotton Eyed Joe,” Anthony said Tuesday. “Have a friend of mine trying to help me book gigs.
I told him I don’t want to do anything that’s more than $40 a ticket, ideally no more than $25 a piece. These are supposed to be affordable shows.
Please don’t pay $90 for a ticket.”“Ultimately, it’s my fault for not being more directly involved with the venues who have reached out.
My plate has been full and I delegated the responsibility to someone else to help me book,” Anthony explained in a separate post.
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