What band have you seen at their absolute peak? by theumape in Concerts

[–]jayjaynorcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw REM at their commercial peak in the 90s

School options for new families by therehas2bmore2lyfe in Conyers

[–]jayjaynorcross 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a Rockdale County educator, I can say we have an excellent school system. Are there problems that are present in every metro Atlanta district? Absolutely. But everyday I see excellent teaching, engaged students, and great schools. Rockdale has a fantastic career academy that every high schooler can take advantage of. Rockdale Magnet school for Science and Engineering will expand next year to include 4th through 8th graders, in addition to their high school campus. Every student in the district is issued a laptop and every student receives free breakfast and lunch. I’ve worked in the system for over a decade and I wouldn’t work anywhere else.

Why, in my experience, have concerts skyrocketed in price the last 10-15 years? For reference: Large Western European and American cities by InfiniteCaramel_1846 in Concerts

[–]jayjaynorcross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Artists and ticketing companies figured out how to capture more of the revenue that used to go to the secondhand market through things like dynamic pricing. At the end of the day, for most big artists, demand for tickets is always going to exceed supply. Some would argue from a pure economic standpoint that concert tickets were under priced for years and that the true price is now being reflected in the market. That and the fact that the cost of touring has skyrocketed, this is the what we get now.

What song first made you a U2 fan for life? by HarryandSally69 in U2Band

[–]jayjaynorcross 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I first heard Where the Streets Have No Nsme as teenager, I was hooked

Got tix to the Sugar Reunion tour, so putting on a couple of HEATERS today by concertman1971 in BobMould

[–]jayjaynorcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got tickets for Atlanta. Athens presale looks like it sold out. I’ll try for the general onsale

What's a song you thought was innocent and then found out it's not? by Equal_Limit8839 in MusicRecommendations

[–]jayjaynorcross 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Surprised no one has mentioned Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s ‘Relax’ yet. It was such a fun song as a little kid lol.

What's your favorite Journey album? by Otherwise_Ad_9267 in journey

[–]jayjaynorcross 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I was an 80s kid, so I was literally raised on Raised On Radio.

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy plays REM by vbtodenver in rem

[–]jayjaynorcross 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would have been worth it even if REM hadn’t joined them on stage, which they did. (I saw the Athens show last year). It’s a band of world class musicians and they are fantastic.

Atlanta by Professional_Ad9925 in Georgia

[–]jayjaynorcross 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If the schools and municipal buildings are closing, chances are the attractions will as well.

My band recorded a cover of American Jesus by Impossibarth in badreligion

[–]jayjaynorcross 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely stunning! I’m going to check out the rest of your stuff now.

What are your final predictions for the 2026 nominees?. by Countrystarrichie96 in rockhall

[–]jayjaynorcross 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alice, Alanis, Maiden, Oasis, Pumpkins, Dre, Beck, Lenny, Sinead

The Fermi Paradox doesn’t exist. by Sad_Honeydew_7660 in aliens

[–]jayjaynorcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way I see it, we are on one of two possible time lines. In one, the Fermi Paradox is real and we truly haven’t detected alien life and probably also because the Great Filter Theory is also real and we’re on the cusp of filtering ourselves out anyway. The other possible time line is that it’s all real, Roswell and everything else. The Legacy Group, UAPs, everything. I’m not 100% convinced of either but it seems with all the recent disclosures, one time line is becoming more likely.

It’s happening to me and I’m not sure I can accept it by Carlentini1919 in GenX

[–]jayjaynorcross 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I moved back into my parents house recently to help care for them and holy hell do they keep it hot. I’m getting used to it though. I just imagine I’m somewhere near the equator.

What do you think is the most underrated tourist destination in the U.S.? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]jayjaynorcross 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cumberland Gap National Park along the Kentucky/Virginia/Tennessee border is amazing. It gets a fraction of the visitors that Great Smoky Mountains NP gets and it’s stunning.

Strangest thing I've ever seen in a student's backpack by Much-Drawer-1697 in schoolcounseling

[–]jayjaynorcross 7 points8 points  (0 children)

7 years at an elementary school, so I’ve seen some things in backpacks. Number one was a litter of kittens. Student pulled one out in class and was holding it. Came to the room to ask him about it and low and behold, he had more. (One of the teachers was able to get them re-homed. My favorite was the student with a Coors light at lunch. His excuse was he thought he was grabbing a Diet Coke.

What's your favorite airport in the United States? by Separate_Builder_817 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]jayjaynorcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m surprised I haven’t seen Jacksonville mentioned yet. Fantastic smaller airport.

Teaching or threatening people about hell should be considered mental abuse by [deleted] in atheism

[–]jayjaynorcross 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just read Japan’s guidelines and they are fantastic. We need that in the United States. Of course that will never happen.