“Big Yellow Taxis” and the Cost of Live Music

By: Davey Komisar

I was six years old when I saw my first live concert. In April of 2000, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young played at the United Center in Chicago. That day forever changed my life. Music has a funny way of doing that, eliciting emotions you never knew existed. It can be inspiring, nostalgic, even comforting. Music is also a tool used by artists to express their own emotions and passions. One such passion that many musicians share is their desire to for a healthier environment in an everchanging world.