Depeche Mode to Play Free Concert on Hollywood Boulevard

Head for Hollywood

Saving money on entertainment usually means watching unknown bands in dive bars — but not tonight. World class band Depeche Mode will play a free concert on Hollywood Boulevard tonight to promote their new album “Sounds of the Universe.”

No money? No problem

It’s true, you won’t need cash advance payday loans or cash of any kind to get into this show, which will shut down a section of the famous boulevard for several blocks. Fans of the British band are used to paying top dollar for the honor of seeing Depeche Mode live. In fact, if you want to see them at upcoming music festival Lollapalooza, you’ll have to shell out at least $190.

Tickets to Depeche Mode’s Madison Square Garden show in August start at $50 for the nosebleed section and go up to $130. This free concert is a rare and wonderful opportunity.

Why so generous?

Though Depeche Mode lovers will be able to attend the show for free, that doesn’t mean the band isn’t getting paid. Besides promoting the album, Depeche Mode will be playing near the under-construction W Hotel complex. The project cost a whopping $350 million, so developers are hoping to get some attention.

More show info

Depeche Mode’s free concert is tonight on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine. You can pick up free tickets if you want to be able to get close to the stage, or just show up and enjoy.

About the band

Depeche Mode started in England in 1980. Wikipedia calls Depeche Mode “one of the longest-lived, most successful and influential bands to have emerged from the New Wave era.” Electric and Musical Industries Ltd. reports that Depeche Mode has sold more than 75 million albums. I guess that explains why they can afford to play a free concert. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Depeche Mode to Play Free Concert on Hollywood Boulevard"