While much has been written about President Bush’s proposed tax cut, nary a word has been said as to how it will affect the ticket buying public. Therefore, we’ve prepared the following FAQ to explain how a $550 billion tax cut will affect you, the avid concert goer.

Will I be able to buy more concert tickets?”

That remains to be seen. While no none doubts that people in the upper 10 percent of the income bracket will be able to buy about 2.5 more tickets than previous years, such as additional tickets for Christina Aguilera and Joe Cocker, the total number of tickets purchased annually may vary, and is dependent on other items such as income, savings and credit rating.

But will I be able to buy more concert tickets?

If you’re in a higher income bracket, say, the upper 10 percent of all income earners, you may be able to purchase more tickets, including tickets for The Hooters, Earth, Wind & Fire and Bruce Cockburn. However, please keep in mind that such factors as inflation and deficit spending, as well as the Service Charge Price Index (SCPI), may influence ticket prices in your market.

That’s sounds reassuring, but will I be able to buy more concert tickets?

That all depends on how many concert tickets you need. For example, a family in the upper 10 percent of all income earners may need three extra Aerosmith / KISS tickets, or six extra tickets for Guy Davis and Lynch Mob, while a middle income family may only need a couple of general admission hill seats for Jimmy Buffett. Of course, prices may vary in different markets.

Does that mean I’ll be able to buy more concert tickets?

Define “more.”

I mean, will I be able to buy more concert tickets than previous years?

The latest research shows that the average 30-year-old tax payer will be able to buy approximately 10 times the amount of concert tickets he or she purchased in 1975. Furthermore, that same taxpayer will be able to afford more Pearl Jam tickets than he or she purchased in 1979, more Waylandsphere tickets than purchased in 1987 and more tickets for Justin Timberlake and Norah Jones than he or she bought in 1992. Of course, these numbers change dramatically for those in the upper ten percent earning bracket.

So, what’s the bottom line? Will I be able to buy more concert tickets?

Only one question at a time, please.

Okay. For the last time; will President Bush’s proposed tax cut allow me to buy more concert tickets?

It’s not as important to be able to buy more concert tickets than it is to be able to afford transportation to the concert or concerts for which the tickets are purchased. A recent study financed by Ticketmaster, Tickets.com and Crazy Larry’s Ticket Emporium suggests that those who drive SUVs, BMWs and Rolls Royces will definitely be able to purchase more concert tickets, including, but not excluding, tickets for Lorrie Morgan, Ben Harper and The Allman Brothers Band. However, the same study suggests that others may have to rely on public transportation to events such as Paul McCartney’s current tour.

Which means… Uh?

You’ll need a ticket to ride.