For music lovers in Seattle, going to see their favorite band or artist ( whenever they actually come through the city ) has always been a joyous experience. That moment of seeing the lights go down, hearing them hit that first note from a song you’ve heard countless times, and then proceeding to perform live for an hour or two? Priceless.

Less joyous? Paying high ticket prices for these shows. Even as the passion for concertgoing remains, the hassle of having limited options for buying tickets, paired with high prices, have left many music fans feeling they’re getting ripped off.…