David Ross Locke is still celebrated in the area where I live because of his connections to both Plymouth (Ohio historical marker) and Bucyrus, Ohio. His mid-1800’s “social media” celebrity status is under appreciated today, but his venue packing star power was undeniable during the Civil War era. Thanks for the Petroleum V. Nasby “shout out”!
An interesting observation of the current music scene and the lecture entertainment circuit of years past. I have now been to more concerts in my 60s and 70s than I ever did in the 60s and 70s when I bought each iteration of Willie Nelson’s “Hello Walls” and “The Party’s Over” in vinyl, 8-track, and cassette. (I have since added CD and digital versions to my collection).
At some point some economists say we come to the realization that memories of an experience have more value than tangible goods.
I would have bought a ticket to attend Samuel Clements on the circuit. But I do not go back that far. I did spend money to see Hal Holbrook in a one-man show playing Mark Twain on the circuit, which was one of my more memorable theatrical experiences.
David Ross Locke is still celebrated in the area where I live because of his connections to both Plymouth (Ohio historical marker) and Bucyrus, Ohio. His mid-1800’s “social media” celebrity status is under appreciated today, but his venue packing star power was undeniable during the Civil War era. Thanks for the Petroleum V. Nasby “shout out”!
An interesting observation of the current music scene and the lecture entertainment circuit of years past. I have now been to more concerts in my 60s and 70s than I ever did in the 60s and 70s when I bought each iteration of Willie Nelson’s “Hello Walls” and “The Party’s Over” in vinyl, 8-track, and cassette. (I have since added CD and digital versions to my collection).
At some point some economists say we come to the realization that memories of an experience have more value than tangible goods.
I would have bought a ticket to attend Samuel Clements on the circuit. But I do not go back that far. I did spend money to see Hal Holbrook in a one-man show playing Mark Twain on the circuit, which was one of my more memorable theatrical experiences.
I didn't realize Nasby ever did lectures- I thought he confined himself to the printed page. But who could resist being paid $100 a shot then?