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About Adam M.

Adam is from Vermont originally and is the founder and CEO of Event Tickets Center. He moved to Florida to attend University of South Florida. He remained in Florida for several years where he founded Event Tickets Center in 2005. In 2022, Adam relocated to live full time in Denver, Colorado, where he continued to grow the Event Tickets Center Business. Adam is a fan of any live event ranging from festivals to concerts and especially live sporting events. His passion for attending all kinds of live events inspired him to start Event Tickets Center, and since 2005 has become an industry leader in live events and the ticket resale industry. He is a proud sponsor of the National Association of Ticket Brokers and the Coalition for Ticket Fairness. As a result of his expertise, many of his articles range in topics across concerts, theater, venue guides, sporting events, and the live event/ticketing industry as a whole. When Adam is not working on Event Tickets Center, he is likely traveling or spending time in the Colorado mountains with his family.

Articles by Adam M. Young

These 10 Cities Are Crawling With Cubs Fans

This is part two of our series examining cities across America with the most fans who buy tickets to Wrigley Field. For part one, which looked at cities with major league teams, read here.

Adam Young | March 13, 2023

12 Tips For Taking Your Kids To A Big League Baseball Game

Taking your son or daughter to their first Major League Baseball game is an experience every parent will cherish.

Adam Young | March 9, 2023

Take Me Out to the Boston Ballgame: Fenway Traditions for Real Fans

There is nothing quite like the experience of taking in a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, and a lot of it has to do with all the traditions and rituals that come with attending a game there.

Adam M. Young | March 7, 2023

Date Night Concert Tips

How long has it been since you and your significant other have gone to a concert together?

Adam M. Young | March 6, 2023

The Disney on Ice Character Guide Every Parent Needs

Disney on Ice characters have been dazzling children and their parents for 30 years, bringing their favorite movies to life in a thrilling storyline.

Adam M. Young | March 4, 2023

Where to park at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Parking Tips for the Brand-New Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Die-hard Atlanta Falcons fans did die hard at last year’s Super Bowl, and if you bleed black and red, you’re probably still reeling from the improbable comeback the New England Patriots put on the Falcons.

Adam M. Young | March 3, 2023

Georgia Dome and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

How to Get to Sports and Music Venues in Atlanta Without a Car

If you live in Atlanta, which is known for its sprawling systems of highways and traffic jams, you might be wondering how to get to your favorite venues for sporting events or concerts without having to drive.

Adam M. Young | March 2, 2023

How some of these 70's bands got their names.

The Origins of the ‘70s Biggest Bands’ Curious Names

If there is one guarantee in life, it’s that there’s a cool story behind the name of your favorite band. And that funky music of the ‘70s came from bands with some pretty far out names.

Adam M. Young | March 2, 2023

How to Make the Most of Disney on Ice

Taking the young ones to their first Disney on Ice experience? Get ready for a whimsical adventure that certainly lives up to the hype.

Adam M. Young | March 1, 2023

Insider’s Guide to The Rose Bowl

Adam M. Young | February 28, 2023

Parking Directions For Truist Park

As they get set to start the baseball season in Atlanta, the Braves are ready to welcome fans to Truist Park (formerly SunTrust Park), their third home since moving from Milwaukee in 1966.

Adam M. Young | February 13, 2023

5 Awesome Concert Venues off the Beaten Path (and Worth the Journey)

Adam M. Young | January 18, 2023

What Is Event Tickets Center? We’re Glad You Asked!

One of the things we get asked most often is, “What is Event Tickets Center?” It’s a question we love to answer because it gives us a chance to talk about our goal of connecting fans with tickets to the events they love, where they can make memories.

Adam M. Young | January 5, 2023

Who Makes the Most Bank – Musicians or Athletes?

We examined the annual Forbes lists of the Top 25 highest paid Musicians and Athletes for the period between Jun. 2016 and Jun. 2017.

Adam M. Young | December 20, 2017

On Sale This Week: An Adventure, a Phenom and One Cool Dude

This week is headlined by The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore, Taylor Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour and the return of the mellow, surfer-turned singer-songwriter, Jack Johnson.

Adam M. Young | December 13, 2017

MLB Broadcaster-Turned-Chef Jen Royle Talks Passion and Career

What’s better than food and sports? Now just imagine if you could get paid to do a job that taps into those passions. For many, this is little more than a pipe dream.

Adam M. Young | November 20, 2017

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Special Features At Your Favorite Stadiums

In an age where the competition for the average person’s entertainment dollar is at an all-time high, sometimes have to go the extra mile to bring people out to the ball game.

Adam M. Young | November 16, 2017

Pop and rock music are on top of the music world.

Which Genre of Music Is the Hottest? We’ve Got the Numbers

Music lovers, we’re here to settle an argument. You’ve surely had the debate with your friends: Which music genre is on top these days —pop, rock and roll, or country?

Adam M. Young | November 13, 2017

Ways to plan a memorable corporate outing.

How to Plan a Memorable Corporate Outing

The idea of a corporate outing as a team-building exercise has evolved with the changing face of the workplace.

Adam M. Young | October 25, 2017

The Origins of the ’90s Biggest Bands’ Curious Names: Part 1

Sometimes naming your band is as easy as taking on the nickname children called you in grade school or going with a title that described the amount of weed you smoked in one day.

Adam M. Young | October 12, 2017

Best performances to take your children to on Broadway.

Parent Hacks: Tips for Taking Kids to Broadway

Adam M. Young | October 4, 2017

Where to Park at D.C.’s New Venue, The Anthem

A comprehensive guide to Washington DC's The Anthem venue!

Adam M. Young | September 25, 2017

Closing the Doors to Joe Louis Arena: Highlights from this Historic Venue

Named for legendary pugilist (that’s boxer to most of us) Joe Louis, Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena has been a legendary venue on the Detroit sports and concert scene since opening on Dec. 12, 1979.

Adam M. Young | September 7, 2017

The Palace of Auburn Hills is closing its doors.

Saying Goodbye to The Palace of Auburn Hills: A Look Back at the Classic Detroit Venue

The Palace of Auburn Hills — home of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, the WNBA’s Detroit Shock, concerts, sporting events and other special productions — is set to close its doors on September 23.

Adam M. Young | September 4, 2017

Concerts that you should see to celebrate the solar eclipse.

7 Amazing Concerts to Celebrate Today’s Total Eclipse

Today’s total solar eclipse is the talk of towns across the nation, particularly those in the path of totality. How will you celebrate?

Adam M. Young | August 21, 2017

Beyoncé vs. JAY-Z: Who Sold More Tickets?

What happens when two musical superpowers, who also happen to be married, go head-to-head in the world of music? Accusations, confessions, competition and … twins.

Adam M. Young | August 10, 2017

Some of sports biggest sibling rivalries.

Siblings in Sports: A Family of Winners

Bob Stoops recently retired as head football coach at Oklahoma University after 18 years on the job and one national championship. That doesn’t mean there are no Stoops left in college football, though.

Adam M. Young | August 8, 2017

Huge Concert Announcements From Lorde, Foo Fighters

We love Fridays. Yeah, it’s the last day of the work week. It’s also the day the hottest new concert tickets go on sale, and this week is no exception.

Adam M. Young | June 23, 2017

Best NFL stadiums according to music fans.

Ranking The 10 NFL Stadiums Most Popular With Music Fans

This is part two of our NFL stadium rankings looking at concerts held outside the football season. To see the list of most popular concerts from 2017 and 2016, visit part one.

Adam M. Young | May 17, 2017

Ranking the Most Popular NFL Stadium Concerts

Most pro football stadiums live a double life. During the fall and winter they’re home to raucous crowds of football fans. Then they go quiet until spring and summer when they turn into concert venues.

Adam M. Young | May 16, 2017

U2's Former Opening Acts A Who's Who Of Music

While opening acts are often reserved for the up-and-coming artists, bands gracing the stage before U2 performances are anything but unknown.

Adam M. Young | May 9, 2017

FivePoint Amphitheater replaces Irving Meadows.

FivePoint Amphitheater to Replace Irving Meadows

FivePoint Amphitheatre will host its first show Saturday, Aug. 26 as it replaces the legendary Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, which was demolished after the 2016 concert season.

Adam M. Young | May 4, 2017

9 Facts About the Ringling Brothers Circus

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will perform its final show May 21, putting its amazing history to rest.

Adam M. Young | April 28, 2017

Data Reveals Where Cubs are Most Popular Outside Chicago

Reigning world champions draw big ticket sales from surprising locations, based on ticket sales in the resale market

Adam M. Young | April 12, 2017

Find Your Favorite Team’s Home Dugout

Few things are better than sitting behind your favorite team’s dugout at a big league baseball game, especially on Opening Day.

Adam M. Young | March 27, 2017

New Concert Announcements: Brantley Gilbert, Breaking Benjamin and More

Here’s the best thing about Fridays: There are AWESOME new concert tickets on sale for some of the hottest acts in music. That, and we’ve got the whole weekend to dream about seeing them live.

Adam M. Young | March 3, 2017

Blink 182, Billy Joel Announce Tours This Week

It’s an exciting week for music lovers across the board, with tickets going on sale for longtime favorites Billy Joel and Blink 182.

Adam M. Young | February 12, 2017

How To Find Great Tickets, Fast

Looking for a fun night out? Trying to plan an upcoming vacation? We’re often asked to share our secrets for finding tickets that we’ve learned through more than a decade of connecting fans with events they love.

Adam M. Young | May 22, 2001

How To Find Tickets On The Go

If you’re ready to plan your night out with friends, or if you’re already out and want to find something to do last-minute, the fastest way to find tickets is through our mobile apps.

Adam M. Young | May 19, 2001

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