Loading ...BAMP announces two more concerts
By Jason Genegabus
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Jack Johnson’s pal Matt Costa is coming back to Honolulu after two visits in 2007.
I missed his first appearance at NextDoor last January, but managed to catch his set at the Waikiki Shell during the annual Kokua Festival.
Costa will return to Chinatown for a repeat performance at NextDoor on April 15, then fly to Maui for a gig at the Hard Rock Cafe the next day.
Also in town that week: Indie rockers Say Anything. They’ll play Pipeline Cafe on April 16.
Pre-sale tickets for Costa’s 18-and-over show are $25; visit BAMP’s website for more details. Say Anything tickets don’t seem to be available for purchase just yet.
Oh, and in case you were wondering: one year ago, fans paid $15 in advance and $20 at the door to see Costa.
And that $25 price listed above? That’s in advance, but you also have the option to purchase a VIP table (including bottle service) for $350.
Inflation? Rising transportation costs? Unabashed greed?
You decide.
But the bottom line is the BAMP crew continues to bring quality acts on a steady basis in 2008. Don’t hate… congratulate!
Related Post:
“2007 Kokua Festival [PICS]”
This may explain it (from mattcosta.com)
MATT COSTA GEAR STOLEN IN WINNIPEG! HELP REQUESTED!
Feb 17, 2008
Dear Friends,
We need your help. At some point between 11:30PM on Saturday, February 16th and 12Noon on Sunday, February 17th the following pieces of musical gear and equipment were stolen from the inside of The Garrick Centre in Winnipeg, MB. All of the items listed below belong to Matt Costa and/or members of his band, the items had been locked inside The Garrick Centre for overnight storage as this was reportedly safer than leaving them in our trailer on the streets of Winnipeg.
Matt Costa – Stolen Gear List
(Winnipeg’s Garrick Centre on 2/17/08)
1 each – Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar, Natural
1 each – Gibson ES335 Electric Guitar, Seafoam Blue
1 each – Epiphone EL-OO Acoustic Guitar, Sunburst, w/ Seymour Duncan Mag Mic Pickup
1 each – Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Relic Electric Guitar, Blonde
1 each – Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster Relic Electric Guitar, Lake Placid Blue
1 each – 1953 Supro Lap Steel Guitar, Salmon Mother Of Pearl
1 each – Kentucky Mandolin, Sunburst
1 each – Fender Custom Shop 59’ Relic Precision Bass Blonde
1 each – Ashdown EVOII500 Bass Head w/ Road Case
1 each - 1973 Marshall Lead Bass 20 Guitar Head w/ Orange Anvil Case
1 each - Fulltone Tube Tape Echo, Black, w/ Road Case
1 each - Calzone Briefcase w/ Boss Tuner, Sans Amp & Three Monster Cables
1 each – Anvil Briefcase
1 each – Countryman D.I.
There will be a reward for anyone that provides information leading to the recovery of any of these items and that person’s identity will of course remain confidential.
Please contact Chris Fenn w/ any information, (714) 813-1406 / chris@mattcosta.com
Thanks in advance for your help.
Chris Fenn -
You’re right, that might explain it.
Ouch.
Hope you guys find the donkeys responsible for the theft.
I think price inflation is normal for all gigs, whenever someone gets “big” prices always go up. that’s natural. i remember modsef was like 20 something, but his last gig was 50! but i agree bamp brings in plenty of great bands and it’s at a very reasonable price (less then 30).
I went to both shows last year and thought NextDoor was too small a place for his shows. A slightly bigger venue would be better. Oh well.